Deliberate Living...Around the Web

Well I actually forgot to post some of my favorite links from this week around the web on Friday! I need to get better about posting regularly. It's hard to keep up with the pace of the Internet sometimes without a connection at my apartment! Oh well. Better late than never I suppose :) Below are some things that caught my eye this week in the realm of simple living, minimalism, etc. Enjoy!

If money doesn't make you happy, you aren't spending it right- according to the Journal of Consumer Psychology from Harvard. Interesting!

One blogger, Beau, is transitioning to a post-materialistic life. Follow his progress at his blog.

Appreciating the breathtaking beauty of the "supermoon".

Via Unconsumption- a fun way to give new life to old paintbrushes that have frayed or otherwise unusable tips! Very chic.

Change isn't just coming. It's already infiltrated the mainstream. We all need to collaborate to come up with solutions for our grievances...because business is connected to pollution is connected to the environment is connected to our health is connected to our happiness is connected to our well being is connected to everything.

The Compass Green Project- a mobile classroom that where students can learn about agriculture and how to utilize the scarce existing land we have to produce food.

That's probably going to do it for me. I didn't have as much time to peruse this week as I'm dealing with buying a new-to-me car, dealing with some dental work, & a new job! Life is definitely hectic in the best way possible.   Was there anything I missed on the web that piqued your interest?

Conscious Living...Around the web

I like to check out some subreddits, tumblr, & other blogs that I enjoy for inspiration on living simply, reducing your impact, and rethinking your community. These are just some of the few that caught my eye this week...Hope you enjoy!

....This is an awesome piece about a woman who repurposed a shipping container to create a home for herself and her daughter. It takes some really creative thinking to see the potential in that.

...Just a little reminder about happiness.

...A really cute way to invite some life into your home. This is cool for people who don't have a yard or who want something low maintenance!

...Homemade Zen came up with a nice little list on how to start living simply in order to feel better & do better.

 ...A eye-opening "Paradox of our Times" that definitely made me think about my lifestyle & choices a little more. Of course it's from the Dalai Lama :)

...Really interesting article/video about how a town in central Greece is using a barter system as opposed to a formal currency. Given the nature of the world economy crisis and rising inflation, this was a really good read!

Any others I missed? Have a great weekend everyone! I work Saturdays so Sunday is really my only day off & I plan on enjoying it to the fullest! I'm thinking morning tea, hopefully finishing the entrepreneurship book I borrowed from the public library, some housework (because one can never escape it), and maybe a movie night with my husband. Oh and I'm also supposed to be volunteering with this local community initiative called Build A Greener Block tomorrow for a few hours. We're taking old unwanted wood pallets and transforming them into furniture! I'll make sure to take photos to share. Learn more about the project at GreenerBlocks.com!

xoxo Becca