I am aware that most folks are pretty much freaking out about the financial transition (some say a recession) that you are hearing and reading about each day…. and I have the utmost compassion for everyone.

I am also aware that life… including finances… goes through cycles of ups and downs…. and zig zag’s… and that given faith, resourcefulness and time… will turn around and go into a positive upswing.

I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason… and  I see such a wonderful opportunity for each one of us to return, and YES even enjoy…..  the simple life!

Living simply… means living a quality life. Quality is having the best… but not in EXCESS… something each one of us needs to come to terms with and heal within ourselves.

Here are some tips to help you save money, connect with your inner spirit and take some baby steps to live the SIMPLE life!

Relearn your own natural ability to be creative… by purchasing fresh, seasonal food… and then coming home and getting in the kitchen and making a wonderful and memorable meal either solo or with your family.

Get out your best china, light some candles and celebrate the pleasure of eating a wholesome and delicious meal… that was prepared with mindfulness and gratitude.

Teach your children to be resourceful by showing them how to make homemade cards and gifts, and stop allowing them to fill up the shopping cart with needless “things and stuff “. It is appalling how our children think happiness is “spending”…. and “getting”, because they have seen the adults in their lives value “spending and getting”.

Start a garden, growing simple herbs and veggies. This is great for the whole family to do together as an ongoing project… plus you will get physical exercise and feed your own “soul”. Another perk is that you will save money eating the food and herbs you have grown and you will be eating  quality food.

Whenever you can shop flea markets and local antique stores for furniture and pieces to decorate your homes. Some of the most beautiful homes and beautiful people buy “recycled”.

Learn how to make your own bath and body products (I teach these classes) that save you MONEY…. and are good for you and the Earth!

Most of all…. live charitably…. be mindful…. and be generous of heart… living simply is now “in”…. and my feminine heart is smiling big time!!!

To the simple life,

Victoria