tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post4096498343779389607..comments2024-03-23T13:25:40.836-05:00Comments on Simple - Green - Frugal: The Choices We Make - APLS August SubmissionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-80612318749647365482009-08-24T14:11:47.608-05:002009-08-24T14:11:47.608-05:00Lisa - Absolutely! I wouldn't wish a chronic i...Lisa - Absolutely! I wouldn't wish a chronic illness on anyone, but it has been integral in making me who I am today and for that I am thankful for the burden.hmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424022504830645523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-64698204174282950502009-08-23T12:52:51.653-05:002009-08-23T12:52:51.653-05:00Wow I envy this! While I try very hard to live sim...Wow I envy this! While I try very hard to live simply I know I often fail. While I have cut out so much spending and have greened my life a lot I still am no where near sustainable. <br /><br />You should be so proud of what you have done! Isn't it amazing how a chronic illness can change something about your life for the better?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-79329959034301924832009-08-20T14:44:09.815-05:002009-08-20T14:44:09.815-05:00Kellie - Great point! We can provide a wonderful e...Kellie - Great point! We can provide a wonderful example of how to live smart and be happy at the same time - economic downturn or not. Perhaps even be a resource for those looking to downsize lifestyles.hmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424022504830645523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-1928703779944235792009-08-20T08:46:58.866-05:002009-08-20T08:46:58.866-05:00Beautiful post!
In a way I am thankful for this r...Beautiful post!<br /><br />In a way I am thankful for this recession. I've seen that it hasn't affected our family all that much because of how we've chosen to live our life. I hope others will come to see that they too can live a more simple life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781471734145665351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-53038997309697661832009-08-19T12:58:37.671-05:002009-08-19T12:58:37.671-05:00Green Bean- Thanks!
The Mom - Absolutely!Green Bean- Thanks!<br /><br />The Mom - Absolutely!hmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424022504830645523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-5595982192653828852009-08-19T07:32:26.848-05:002009-08-19T07:32:26.848-05:00Great post! I agree that it is a process that has...Great post! I agree that it is a process that has ups and downs. It isn't always easy, but it is worth it in the end.The Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15070310346205563561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-20628093656356448922009-08-18T23:16:09.893-05:002009-08-18T23:16:09.893-05:00Life is beautiful without all the stuff - LOVE tha...Life is beautiful without all the stuff - LOVE that! Great post.Green Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133847111288382381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-10060740821979512112009-08-18T16:03:06.732-05:002009-08-18T16:03:06.732-05:00Steph - Absolutely! Every choice we made adds up a...Steph - Absolutely! Every choice we made adds up and can make a big difference in our lives. All we have to do is keep making baby steps in the right direction. We ALL have the power to change the world.hmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424022504830645523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-81664923003990990512009-08-18T10:15:21.059-05:002009-08-18T10:15:21.059-05:00I recently saw a study that found that families ar...I recently saw a study that found that families are happier now, even though they have less money. They then discussed similar reactions that occurred during the Great Depression. Once the basic necessities are covered, stuff does not equal happiness!<br /><br />Making conscious choices is so powerful. For me one choice often leads to many others thus multiplying the impact of the first choice. Thanks for showing how your choices have played out over the years!Steph @ Greening Familieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433969162173404332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-7729471726578050092009-08-15T18:05:21.447-05:002009-08-15T18:05:21.447-05:00Robbie @ Going Green Mama - Stuff is SO overrated....Robbie @ Going Green Mama - Stuff is SO overrated. I'm slowly but surely getting there. I've donated and sold lots over the last 10 years; bought, regretted, and donated some more. I'm now at the point that if I had to move, I could fit my stuff easily in a compact car. Not bad, but I still have a little work to do, but then again, life's a journey, not a destination, so there will always be work to do. At least it's work that feels good body, mind, and soul.hmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424022504830645523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-27231888129786782902009-08-14T18:46:20.225-05:002009-08-14T18:46:20.225-05:00What a beautiful post! I think the reminder that &...What a beautiful post! I think the reminder that "happiness is in doing, not having" is something worth reinforcing. Too many people are down over "stuff".Robbie @ Going Green Mamahttp://going-green-mama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-19790793517823605012009-08-14T14:21:30.259-05:002009-08-14T14:21:30.259-05:00Joan - Baby steps is definitely the way to go. It&...Joan - Baby steps is definitely the way to go. It's taken 11 years to get here, but I can clearly see how the choices I made them have led me to where I am today. All those baby steps really do count!<br /><br />Farmer's Daughter - To be honest, I did too. Writing the post helped me refocus. Always a good thing :)<br /><br />Kate - That's very too. The aren't huge feats of nature. It's a matter of doing little things here and there that really add up.<br /><br />Theresa - Thanks!<br /><br />Beany - I'm looking forward to reading it!hmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424022504830645523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-78848303831008606822009-08-14T12:25:16.719-05:002009-08-14T12:25:16.719-05:00This was such a beautiful post.
Hope to write my...This was such a beautiful post. <br /><br />Hope to write my own contribution soon.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068855919147458057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-15333862775076673452009-08-14T10:03:14.469-05:002009-08-14T10:03:14.469-05:00Beautifully stated, and so true! Thanks Heather!Beautifully stated, and so true! Thanks Heather!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908227916944431265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-84998010086751764032009-08-14T09:52:07.013-05:002009-08-14T09:52:07.013-05:00Sometimes reading about voluntary simplicity remin...Sometimes reading about voluntary simplicity reminds me that it's not as hard as everyone makes it out to be. It reminds me to be quiet. To stop and take stock. <br /><br />I think in this period when everyone and everything appears uncertain it's nice to be reminded of why and how choosing to live simply is important. <br /><br />Thanks for the post.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440908525832152915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-1397077473368418092009-08-14T08:14:13.802-05:002009-08-14T08:14:13.802-05:00Thanks for that post, Heather. I needed to read t...Thanks for that post, Heather. I needed to read that right now.Farmer's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-92133811236678021842009-08-14T07:22:13.240-05:002009-08-14T07:22:13.240-05:00What a wonderful post. I do think these economic t...What a wonderful post. I do think these economic times are making people rethink many areas in their life - things that may have gotten out of hand. Sometimes the thought of greening up can be overwhelming either due to the effort or in some cases the expense. I remind myself I can take small steps to head into the right direction. It doesn't have to happen all at once. In fact for me, being gradual usually means I will stick with it.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359112101080761991noreply@blogger.com