Free Stuff is Still Stuff
If you read my post about my cosmetic obsession, you won’t find it hard to believe that I used to love free make-up specials. “Spend $29.95 and receive a lipstick that is not your color, a mascara in case you lose the other two, perfume you will never wear, and a shiny bag to carry [...]
Conscious Living with Sam Spurlin
Sam Spurlin, Blogger and Author released his new e-book, Regaining Consciousness today. I got to meet Sam a few weeks ago when he interviewed me via Skype. It was my first video interview, and I must admit, I was a little nervous. Sam was really easy to talk with and it was fun to get [...]
How to Live in the Land of Enough – Entertainment
Dinner out and a movie for a family of four, can cost more than $100.00 depending on where you eat, and often much more than that. An all-inclusive vacation may cost thousands. How can you do fun things with your friends and family without breaking the bank? This is the fifth post in a series [...]
Confessions of an Aspiring Minimalist
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of aspire is to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal. The great thing about aspiring to do or be something, is that every day, your actions can move you closer to your goal. There are some things with very defined parameters so you know when you [...]
It’s Time for a Digital Sabbatical
I am reading Leo Babauta’s new book, Focus. This book is another masterpiece by Leo and I can’t wait to share more with you. He has a free and paid version so check it out. FYI – This is not an affiliate link. I am only telling you about it because it’s great and it [...]
Less Is Not Nothing
Sometimes people think that living more simply and becoming a minimalist means giving everything away and living with nothing. What it really means is living with what is most important to you. Clearing the clutter makes it easier to focus. Living with less allows you the time and space to thoughtfully spend your time and [...]
25 Ways to Add Fruits and Veggies
Here at Be More With Less, topics are usually about less. Today, you get to hear about MORE! Bill Gerlach, from The New Pursuit reminded me that October is Vegetarian Awareness Month. There are many meat substitutes and endless choices of fresh flavorful fruits and vegetables, that a transition to vegetarianism is easier than you [...]
Jumping Gently Into Minimalism
When you intentionally live with less, you can experience life with more attention and purpose. Minimalism starts with a desire to live with less. It is typically triggered by being sick and tired of being sick and tired, or experiencing the “enough is enough” moment. Before you identify yourself as a minimalist, you may notice [...]
Interview From Paradise
Photo Credit Since we are talking about making dreams come true and living life on purpose, I wanted to introduce you to someone who is really doing just that. Genny Ross-Barons moved to Roatan, an island off the coast of Honduras, in the Caribbean Ocean, in August of 2007. She spent five weeks there in [...]
Dream Big and Discover What’s Important
My parents had a yard sale a few weeks ago. They are selling everything and moving to Italy to live their dream life. My mom offered to give me some of their stuff, but I reminded her that I was getting rid of stuff, not taking it home. Interestingly, I did take stuff home from [...]




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