Self reliance and simple living have always been a big part of what MOTHER EARTH NEWS is about. These days, we’re finding those ideas more useful than ever as more and more people strive to live ...

Frugal living for total beginners does not have to mean deprivation; it simply means paying closer attention to where every ...

"To live a life that is aligned with your true self, one has the duty to put in the effort to recognize what being true to ...

In our fast-paced, technology-obsessed, and career-driven society, it is becoming increasingly difficult to balance our time between all the important areas of our life. However it doesn’t necessarily ...

If the simple living idea remains largely individualistic, it will not only be irrelevant to most Americans — in the end it will disappear under the influence of the dominant forces in American life.

When the recently elected Pope Francis assumed office, he shocked his minders by turning his back on a luxury Vatican palace and opting instead to live in a small guest house. He has also become known ...

One of the most beautiful things about simple living is how child-friendly it is. Closeness to nature, a slow pace of life and an abundance of simple, practical activities are just the thing for ...

Spots in the voluntary simplicity discussion course, a joint effort of the Indian Creek Nature Center and Prairiewoods, have all been filled. So the nature center is offering a second five-week ...

Globe-trotting couple Max and Maya enjoy a peaceful countryside weekend of simple living Multiple dead after shooting in ...