As the year comes to a close, it worth reflecting on what we’ve accomplished. Even though we’ve slowed down by choice, it often feels as though we’re not
Tag: sustainable living
Effective Altruism Live Reflect Reflections & Philosophy Sustainable Living
What Difference Can I Make?
What difference can one person make through individual actions? For most Australians, the answer is “quite a lot”.
Live Reflect Stories & Conversations Sustainable Living
Inspiring Stories: Living in a Tiny Home
an inspiring tale of smaller, slower living, by a tiny-home owner in suburban Brisbane. Inspiration, design tips and benefits of small living.
Reflect Reflections & Philosophy Stories & Conversations
Instincts 03: Acquisitiveness
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.
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
Give Giving & Generosity 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