Explores our instinct for acquisitiveness, how it shapes saving, spending, and security, and the personal journey from fear and hoarding to community, balance, and living with enough in a world of environmental and social limits.
Tag: sustainable living
Food & Foraging Live Repair & Reuse Sustainable Living
Winter Update Part 1: Embracing Simplicity and Sustainability at Home
It’s been a while since we last had a personal check-in, and it feels like life has been a little too much about More! While our minds have
Live Move Sustainable Living Travel & Transport
How We Afford to Give: Taming Our Transport Costs
Our most popular content has been related to money and in particular how we manage to give away such a substantial portion of our income while working so
Live Repair & Reuse
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
Learning & Education Live Reflect Reflections & Philosophy Sustainable Living
Minimilism – Film Review
We watched Minimalism together recently. I wasn’t sure how the kids would respond to a documentary mostly featuring adults talking about their feelings and their stuff. But surprisingly,
Community Support Give Live Repair & Reuse
Repair, Reuse, Reconnect
April at the Woolloongabba Repair Café Every year the average Australian household throws over 800kg of stuff into their council bins. But that’s only a fraction of the
Learning & Education Reflect Reflections & Philosophy
Book Review: Less is More
Living Better by Doing Less Imagine a world where neighbourhoods hum with shared tools and laughter instead of traffic. Where food grows in backyards and balconies. Where work
Effective Altruism Give Giving & Generosity Reflect Reflections & Philosophy
The Power of Giving
“Effective giving makes a difference.” That’s not just a feel-good sentiment—it’s a truth we’ve experienced first-hand. Last year, our family donated about a quarter of our income to
Live Repair & Reuse
Back pack repair
This lightweight back pack has given a few years of loyal service, but was letting go at the seams. I’m no expert seamstress, but I thought it worth