When it comes to making big changes in your life – saving money, decluttering, following your dreams – we often think of bold moves, things like winning the lottery or having a television show film your clutter in return for having an expert clean it up for you.
In reality, though, success is made up of a series of very small steps.
We’ve often talked about strategies we’ve used to save money for our big trip. But …

You know, I’d love it if you all thought I had nerves of steel and an iron will, but the truth is that I don’t.  And while it has been mostly easy to save the money and downsize our possessions, there are times when my willpower is tested.
This week we got a catalog for Crate and Barrel.  We don’t get many catalogs, but because we bought our couch there we are on the mailing list. …

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A few nights ago we watched Into the Wild, the true story of Christopher MacCandless and his unconventional life and tragic end.
He’s quite a character, and early on in his adventure he burned his IDs and started calling himself Alexander Supertramp.  The name seemed to fit far more than the one he was given, and it made me think.
Does a new lifestyle deserve a new name?

Like most people, I think of my life in …

This series explores books on travel, interesting people and living well. Want to suggest a book? Email me or tell us about it in the comments. (These are all Amazon affiliate links, but you can easily find them in a used bookstore or your local library.)
Lately I’ve been in a “larger than life” mood in my book selections. The cold weather has made me feel small and snug, and I guess my mind …