My Basic, No-Fuss Approach to Social Media

My Basic, No-Fuss Approach to Social Media

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? Here’s the thing: social...
6 Ways that Blogging Has Enriched My Life

6 Ways that Blogging Has Enriched My Life

One of the greatest things I started in 2014 was this blog. I wrote a post a while ago about deciding whether your blog is a hobby or a business, and the importance of knowing the difference. Having said that Simplicity Relished is a hobby, I’ve felt the need to...
Dressed For Adventure

Dressed For Adventure

I love going on adventures, and something I hope to do more of in 2015. We are currently hanging out on the California Central Coast, one of my favorite spots on earth. It occurred to me today that exploring the great outdoors usually means it’s unnecessary it...