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Fullness in the Waiting

February 19, 201620 Comments

I had promised in this Instagram post that stories and photographs from the Sahara would come out this morning, but alas-- we have a surprise visitor with us tonight and I'm not quite done editing. Recently, I've been thinking about why most of us hate to wait. We dislike waiting in line at the grocery store. We don't like to wait for our meals at a restaurant. And we certainly do not enjoy waiting to hear the outcome of something in which we're deeply invested. At the edge of our seats, completely without control over the situation, we experience a tiny bit of humiliation in the limits of ...Continue Reading

7 Lies That Keep You From Changing Your Life

February 16, 201628 Comments

A wanderer's guide to Point Lobos in California - Simplicity Relished

Have you ever wanted to drastically change something about your life? Perhaps it was a habit you wanted to quit, or a habit you wanted start. Maybe you wanted to finally "grow up" in an area of your life, such as your finances, your health or your relationships. Perhaps you're seeking to make a transition in your career or interests, but find yourself doing the same thing year after year. Why does that happen? ...Continue Reading

Refocus: Minimalism

February 9, 201543 Comments

Sometimes we need to step back and seriously think about what we're doing. And that's what I've done here with Simplicity Relished. You see, when I wrote last month that I would be blogging less than usual, it was in part because I felt unsure about what exactly I was so committed to. So I've ...Continue Reading

How to make almond milk, a recipe and chat about almonds

How To Make Almond Milk (and a little chat about almonds)

February 5, 201542 Comments

When I was little, I used to think that milk should be on tap. I drank about as much milk as I did water-- and who could blame me, I was a 90's kid! Calcium was so trendy. Nowadays, though I drink it less than I used to, I still drink milk. And as it turns out, Whole Foods' 365 Organic brand ...Continue Reading

This recipe uses fantastic herbs, which you can wrap in a cheesecloth sachet.

5 Reasons to try Community-Supported Agriculture (and a few tips on meal planning!)

February 3, 201546 Comments

Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA: have you heard of it? Here's how it works. For a relatively small fee, individuals and families subscribe to their local CSA program. Most CSA's will source fresh, organic produce from local farms-- whatever is freshest, ripest and in season. Every week, ...Continue Reading

This February: Decisions Abound

February 2, 201521 Comments

February can be a strange month. For some of us, the winter chill is far from gone; while others bask in the advent of spring flowers. You can probably guess what weather we're having here in Southern California, but my memories of frigid temperatures around this time of year are not buried yet. ...Continue Reading

Building a Wardrobe You Love: 5 Tips

January 29, 20159 Comments

Hi Simplicity Relished readers! I'm Anita, and I write a lifestyle blog called Always, Anita where I talk about everyday fashion, travel adventures and my life in Los Angeles. I'm so thrilled to be here today -- I love Daisy's heartfelt writing and the broad range of topics that she shares. She's a ...Continue Reading

Collard Greens Salad with Apples, Beets and Pepitas (Vegan)

January 27, 201533 Comments

Early last week, I wouldn't have believed anyone for a second that collard greens could be eaten raw. Firstly, they're usually stewed (to death) for hours with ham hocks or bacon. Second, they remind me of high quality leather. Last week, I would have scoffed at the idea that collards are the ...Continue Reading

Slowing down and the challenges of stepping back from blogging

A little more working, a little less blogging

January 20, 201579 Comments

Yesterday was the very first Monday in months that I didn't publish a blog post. And it was hard for me to wake up and realize that somehow I wasn't on the blogging boat for the day. You see, I've written about how blogging is my hobby and not my business; but I've worked hard on my blog since ...Continue Reading

Screen vs. Paper: The Digital Book Debate

January 15, 201545 Comments

Over the holidays, I got a new phone. Hint: It's large. I chose it partly because I realized that I could actually use it as a Kindle-- the gadget I never got around to purchasing. While I had the reading app on my old phone as well, I rarely used it because the screen was so small. If I made ...Continue Reading

Roasted French Radishes with Avocado Aili- so delicious and irresistible

Roasted French Radishes with Avocado Aïoli

January 14, 201535 Comments

You guys! Within the last few months, I've fallen in love. With what? Radishes! Before I started shopping at the farmer's market, I didn't think twice about these strange pink root vegetables. But now I can't seem to get enough. You see, radishes are pretty special. You can pickle them, slice ...Continue Reading

Let down your hair and take off the heavy jewelry for an off-duty look.

4 Things I Look for in an Apartment

January 13, 201563 Comments

As I mentioned last week, my husband and I are looking to move! When we first came down to Pasadena, we had decided to stay in graduate student housing and it has been nothing short of lovely. But it's time to find something that better fits our needs. So, this is technically the first time that ...Continue Reading

With Love for the Earth: A Guide to Responsible Dining

January 12, 201538 Comments

I've written a lot about food on this blog-- mostly recipes. I've also shared why we shop at the farmer's market, whole-food juicing, and proper tea-steeping protocol. But I haven't shared as much as I'd like to about how I (and my husband) think about the food we eat. This is a social and health ...Continue Reading

Basic Social Media- minimalist tips on how to use it for blogging

My Basic, No-Fuss Approach to Social Media

January 8, 201566 Comments

I've received a few questions lately from newer bloggers about how, when and why they should use social media for their blogs. Is it effective? What are the must-haves? Is it more important than blogging? Than reading other blogs? ...Continue Reading

5 Ingredient Granola Bars no bake vegan - Simplicity Relished

5 Ingredient Granola Bars with Dates, Almond Butter and Steel-Cut Oats

January 7, 201553 Comments

BOOM. I've finally created a packable homemade snack that knocks it out of the park! Sure, I've made regular granola bars before-- with the typical combination of honey and rolled oats. And while they were delicious, they just didn't fill me. Anyone who's into healthy eating probably knows that ...Continue Reading

Cozy and Bright

January 6, 201548 Comments

Well, so much for winter. We're back in Pasadena and it's in the 70s again! That said, the slightly chilly mornings are still reason to wear a few cozy pieces. And it's no longer the holiday season, but it doesn't mean that a few bright accents aren't in order. ...Continue Reading

Hannah from Dance A Real: What It Means To Be A Lady

January 3, 201514 Comments

Hello there, people of the Internet! I'm Hannah, and I am so excited to be posting for you all today! Daisy has been such an inspiration to me in her thoughtfulness and introspection, so it's an honor to be guest posting for her :-) ...Continue Reading

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