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Frugal Hedonism
hedonismnoun living and behaving in ways that mean you get as much pleasure out of life as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life
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Cost of Living: Systemic Crisis or Personal Choice?
I made an in-depth comparison of 1960s and 2020s middle-class life, challenging the cost-of-living crisis narrative and revealing how lifestyle inflation, rising expectations, and personal choices impact our finances, wellbeing, and time. Why scaling back rather than working harder could be the key to freedom, happiness, and long-term sustainability.
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A Thoughtful Gift – Repair of Prized Possessions
Just a short and personal post this time. Its difficult to come up with gift ideas for people trying to live with less, and my usual answer, if
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Wired for Connection – Why Humans Need Community
Recently, I’ve been reading Our Tribal Future by Mike Samson (2023), a thought-provoking exploration into the hidden costs of loneliness and the profound benefits of human connection. Together
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Bike Packing the BVRT – An Overnight Adventure on Two Wheels
Back in February, we made the most of the quieter weekends before the soccer season to try out an overnight cycling trip with Adam and Dani out to
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Interview with Gregg Easterbrook, Author of The Progress Paradox
When I first read The Progress Paradox, I was struck by how relevant its message still is today. That while life has improved by nearly every material measure,
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The Making of Pham – Plant-Based Lunchboxes
Adam and Dani are great at getting their own lunches. Their go-to option for many years has been some sort of smallgoods and cheese on wholemeal bread. While
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The Progress Paradox – Life Gets Better Yet We Continue to Feel Worse
When More is Not Enough We live in an era of unparalleled material abundance. Compared to every generation before us, people in just about every part of the
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From Soybeans to Sankeys – Visualising Spending and Impacts
Getting Clear on Giving Each year, we reflect as a family on what we value most. In 2024, that meant digging deep—not just into our wallets, but into