Welcome to Strive to Simplify

Welcome to Strive to Simplify

Have you ever wondered how to simplify your life? Getting back to basics can be a journey of discovery. By identifying what is most important in our world, we can learn to live a less complicated life.

We hope our articles help you to reach that goal by enjoying the simple things in life.
 
Hotel Room Safety

Hotel Room Safety

During a hotel stay there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family.  Follow these tips to feel safe and secure when you are away from… [read more]

Drink Tap Water Instead of Bottled Water

Drink Tap Water Instead of Bottled Water

Both at work and at home, we have stopped drinking bottled water.  We have a supply of filtered water that we use to refill our PBA-free water bottles… [read more]

Labeling on Cleaning Products

Labeling on Cleaning Products

Companies are required by law to share any potential risks on their labels such as skin or eye irritants. They must share how to handle and store the product. … [read more]

Firework Safety

Firework Safety

Our town, due to budget cutbacks, has cancelled this year's firework display and festival. Your town may have done the same. Because of this, we will probably… [read more]

Grill a Perfect Burger

Grill a Perfect Burger

Fire up your grill and enjoy your meal outside this summer. Follow these tips for the best grilled burgers: Use 1 ¼ lbs of ground chuck (at least… [read more]

Soak, Don’t Shred, Confidential Papers

Soak, Don’t Shred, Confidential Papers

Here's an idea if you have a large amount of paper that needs to be shredded and have a small shredder that can handle only so much or the motor gets hot… [read more]

Hot & Spicy Chipotle Marinade

Hot & Spicy Chipotle Marinade

This delicious marinade works well when grilling steak, chicken or fish. You can easily adjust the hot meter by adjusting the number of chilies that you… [read more]

Cleaning Clothes With Dishwasher Detergent

Cleaning Clothes With Dishwasher Detergent

In this day and age of more products to clean everything; stains, whiteners, brighteners, etc., who can afford it? I remembered a tip given to me from… [read more]

Getting Rid of Mice

Getting Rid of Mice

Getting rid of mice can be a challenge especially if you live near an open space.   Here are a few tips to rid your home of these little pests whether… [read more]

Celebrations

Entertainment
Simplify your celebrations for better enjoyment
of the special moments with those you care about.

Environment

Organization
Surround yourself with the gifts of the earth, and learn ways to give back.

Health

Health
Learn ways to take better care of your physical and mental health leading to a happier life.

Holidays

Holidays
Brighten your holidays with ideas to make the most of your shared times with family and friends.

Home & Garden

Home & Garden
Discover decorating at its simplest with step-by-step instructions for projects for your home and outdoors.

Organization

Organization
Organize your life with simple suggestions and checklists, all to help you find more time for yourself.

Recipes

Recipes
Enjoy favorite family recipes, including homemade replacements for beauty and household products.

Saving Money

Saving Money
Find simple ways to live within your means while saving money.

Tips & Ideas

Tips and Ideas
Discover new ideas and tips in order to lead a simpler, happier life.

Reflections

Reflections
We’ll share little accomplishments, thoughts, and hardships as we try to simplify our lives.

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Access information about the chemicals we put into and on our bodies, articles on the latest research, and suggestions for healthy alternatives.

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“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”

~Robert Brault

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