When we celebrate Christmas in my house, we’re are sticklers for tradition. But, we’ve learned that the fun part about traditions is not observing them, but rather making them. So, when I placed my order for this year’s holiday groceries, I was sure to incorporate some new recipes into our traditional Christmas feast!
Christmas [...]

I have switched over to using the springpad weekly meal planner (which those of us over here at Spring Partners are pretty proud of, btw) to create my weekly meal plan & shopping lists. So far, so good. Here’s my meal plan for the week.
Monday: Spicy & Sweet Chili (Vegetarian version)
Spring the [...]

I am going to try to only wash my hair every other day. Now, I do this with the full knowledge that I will have to suffer through a few greasy weeks as I adjust. I first got this idea when I read It’s Easy Being Green, but many a hairdresser has [...]

Well, it is officially Fall & the holidays are right around the corner.  As my family begins to make their travel plans, I am thinking about the stress that can come along with a house guest. To make it simpler, I have put together a few tips:
1. When making travel reservations, carefully consider the time [...]

A few of us in the office are in the process of moving.  In an attempt to simply the process, we are going to try to out a few simple ideas:
1.  One place for information. Keep all important names, numbers, dates, paperwork & costs in one place - It can be a moleskin, some sort [...]

So much to do, so little time.
Lynn Truong’s recent post at Wisebread talks about our obsession with productivity & questions whether it really helps us in the end…  It’s an interesting idea to ponder.  Being that I am always seeking balance in my life, I have decided to take action to fight the stress that [...]

It’s totally rad…

So far I love the Strida. It is a beautiful example of industrial design. I marvel at the little details. For example, when you fold the bike it seems as if one of the bars could scratch the other, but then you notice the small piece of transparent rubber that protects the bike [...]

Creating the shopping list is key

Two weeks ago, I set out to apply Unclutterer’s advice for a creating a weekly meal plan.  The first week was a bit rocky, but I am now happy to report that making a plan & having a pre-made shopping list is great!
My approach:

Each weekend, shop for breakfast, lunch & [...]

The search for a simple gift

When it comes to buying toys for our kids, my wife and I seldom disagree - “less is better” most accurately describes our philosophy.  This week my oldest son turns 3 and we know what’s coming - toys, games and books will clutter the house for at least the next [...]

Use a sweatband, save a tree
In a recent post, Jeff talked about gadgets that have simplifed his life. It got me thinking… Some of the best ideas for simplicity are - just that - simple. And surely they don’t have to cost lots of money. The wristband coffee sleeve is a [...]