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A Return to Home Based Living

March 20, 2025 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

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In recent years I’ve witnessed a growing interest in home based living.  With advances in remote work and technology, some are once again finding value in reconnecting with the home environment and its promise of greater flexibility and self-sufficiency. Will this trend reshape how we interact with our living spaces on a larger scale? This…

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Filed Under: Creating a Beautiful Life, Home & Garden, Homemaking

Simple Living Books and Resources

January 30, 2025 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

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We live in a world in which we are constantly bombarded with messages to consume more and more. Yet that hasn’t made for a happier society. Perhaps it’s time to take a serious look at simple living and how this alternative to consumerism might provide a more meaningful life. This post may contain affiliate links…

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Filed Under: Country Living, Creating a Beautiful Life, Eco-Friendly, Home & Garden

Underconsumption Core and a Low-Buy Year

January 22, 2025 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

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I often choose a word of the year as a general guide. And I usually do a no-buy January. For 2025 I’m sort of combining the two into a “low-buy” year. I’m intrigued by the underconsumption core trend and its focus on a reduction of excess consumption. Let’s take a look at what that all means. …

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Filed Under: Creating a Beautiful Life, Frugal Living

10 Ways to Get Out of a Rut

June 18, 2024 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

Do you ever feel sort of stuck? Day after day, week after week, nothing really changes. It’s not that anything is particularly wrong. You aren’t thinking of leaving your spouse and moving to a Caribbean island. Life just feels a little too much the same.  So how do you get out of a rut? I’ve…

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10 Free Ways to Upgrade Your Life

April 8, 2024 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

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We only have this one life here on Earth (unless you believe in reincarnation) so why not make it the very best we can? There are plenty of ways to upgrade your life if money is no object. I’m thinking of a swimming pool and a beach house. However, if a winning lottery ticket isn’t…

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The Value of Hobbies

March 29, 2024 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

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In the midst of a busy life, it’s easy to overlook the value of hobbies. Whether it’s painting, gardening, cooking, or playing an instrument, hobbies offer us a sanctuary from the daily grind, a space to explore our passions, nurture our creativity, and recharge our spirits. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of…

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Slow Living YouTube Channels to Inspire Your Beautiful Life

July 21, 2023 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

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In the midst of our fast-paced, technology-driven lives, a growing community of YouTube channels has emerged, dedicated to embracing the art of slowing down and savoring life’s simple pleasures. These slow living channels offer a soothing escape from the hustle and bustle, inviting viewers to cultivate mindfulness, reconnect with nature, and find beauty in the…

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5 Magazines to Inspire Your Beautiful Life

June 16, 2023 By Deanna Piercy 5 Comments

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I’m always on the lookout for ways to inspire the creation of a more beautiful life. Music, art, literature, films, travel, fine dining…these can all contribute to our betterment if chosen intentionally. But have you considered magazines? Yes, I’m talking about honest-to-goodness print magazines. There is something special about curling up with a cup of…

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Overcoming Decision Fatigue: Simplify Your Life with Fewer Choices

May 15, 2023 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

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Decisions, decisions. Sometimes it feels as though our entire life is one decision after another. From the minute we wake up until the moment we crawl back into bed, we are faced with a multitude of choices and that’s exhausting! But what if we could overcome decision fatigue by simplifying our lives? By giving ourselves…

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Filed Under: Creating a Beautiful Life, Rituals

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