- Thoughts on Voluntary Simplicity - http://www.word-works.com/simple.htm
Explains the difference between voluntary simplicity and frugality; articles on topics such as building the simple life.
- Real Simple - http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/
An online magazine devoted to simplifying life and making it more meaningful for busy people, based on the print magazine.
- Cyber Simplify your Life - http://cybersimplify.com/
Provides practical hints on how to create your own meaning for information to prevent overload, communication crisis and technostress. Includes coaching tips and stress-reduction exercises.
- The Garden - http://www.thegarden.net
A community of people on the internet who are striving for growth and transformatio, for creating a beautiful place in our own lives and on the Internet, and at the same time helping to preserve and restore some of the beauty of our planet.
- The Journal of Voluntary Simplicity - http://www.simpleliving.com/
Subscription information for the quarterly journal about simplifying our lives. Includes information on related books.
- Simple Living Resource Guide - http://www.gallagherpress.com/pierce/index.htm
Resource guide for people interested in voluntary simplicity, simple living, and downsizing, maintained by the Pierce Simplicity Study.
- Voluntary Simplicity Overview - http://www.stretcher.com/stories/960415c.htm
Essay on voluntary simplicity and why it is gaining acceptance, as well of some of the movement's roots in the 70's.
- Live Simple - http://www.december.com/simple/live/index.html
An E-book that sets out specific suggestions for simplifying possessions, home, daily routines, personal goals, and use of resources.
- A Family Living in Voluntary Simplicity - http://www2.dmci.net/users/kingcm/
A family which strives to maintain a life of voluntary simplicity through homeschooling, organic farming, music, yoga and ecology.
- Simple Living Network - http://www.simpleliving.net
Sponsors a huge range of simple living resources as well as communities and books. A one-stop place for most subjects involving simplifying your own life.
- Simply Living - http://www.simplyliving.org/sl/
An non-profit organization in central Ohio, educating people to live responsibly and sustainably in a joyful relationship with the earth and one another.
- The Lifestyle Movement - http://www.lifestyle-movement.org.uk/
A UK movement working towards living in a way that uses the earth's resources responsibly, and also for social justice and equality.
- Alternatives for Simple Living - http://www.simpleliving.org/
Organization that is working to equip people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly and celebrate responsibly. Started in 1973 as a protest against the commercialization of Christmas.
- Better Times Webzine - http://www.bettertimesinfo.org/
An e-zine of sustainable, simple, and frugal living, published by the Oscar Romero Catholic Worker House.
- A Real Hermit - http://hermit.bizhosting.com/hermit.html
A photographic story about a hermit that lives in the woods of Ohio, describing his lifestyle in a tiny cabin.
- Hitch Hike Mike: Mike Gitelman - http://www.hitchhikemike.com
A Canadian hitchhiker and traveller, with his autobiographical writings on his voluntary homelessness, and a description of his simple life in a tree house.
- RichGiving: Learning to Make Giving More Meaningful - http://www.richgiving.com
Community site exploring ways to make gift giving more meaningful, through giving of the self, for the soul and for the future. Emphasis on ecology, sustainability, simplicity and spirituality.
- Path to Freedom - One Step at A Time - http://www.pathtofreedom.com
Strives to inspire individuals to "think globally, act locally" by motivating them to live a simpler and more fulfilling life.
- Living Simply at Suite 101 - http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/living_simply
Tips, information, encouragement, and discussion for those who wish to take control of their lives and learn to relax and simplify.
- Voluntary Simplicity from Natural Life Magazine - http://www.life.ca/home/simplicity/index.html
Articles on voluntary simplicity from the online version of Natural Life magazine, a periodical promoting natural living, home business and environmentally friendly products.
- Northwest Earth Institute - http://www.nwei.org/
Discussion courses on sustainability, deep ecology, living in place, and the practice of simplicity for groups and individuals in the Northwest and across the United States.
- Center For a New America Dream - http://www.newdream.org/
Non-profit movement of anti-consumerism - simplifying lifestyles by reducing waste and only buying what is needed in order to be happier and preserve the earth.
- Living Without a Car: Thoughts and Ideas - http://www.geocities.com/sydneysiteau/nocar.html
Suggests alternatives such as walking, bicycle and public transport. The practical aspects of living without a car in Sydney, Australia with links to relevant sites.
- New Liberty Village - http://www.geocities.com/newlibertyvillage
A community and network of websites with articles on self-sufficiency, voluntary simplicity, and spirituality. A movement of ideas and freedom which is providing an online school of right living.
- Living Simply - http://www.geocities.com/livingsimplynow/
Quick tips and short but informative articles on simplifying your life and prioritizing your time to get more out of life.
- Simple Abundance - http://www.simpleabundance.com/
Sarah Breathnach's official website for her series, 'Simple Abundance'. Simple appreciation of every day life and beautiful things.
- Hermitary - http://www.hermitary.com/
Offers resources and reflections on hermits, eremiticism, and solitude, which is a form of voluntary simplicity. Includes articles on historical and living hermits, news, book reviews, and philosophical essays on solitude.
- Seeds of Simplicity - http://www.seedsofsimplicity.org/
A program of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy at Cornell University, Seeds of Simplicity is a national, nonprofit public-membership organization working to help build a strong voice for voluntary simplicity as an authentic social justice and environmental movement.
- Living Lightly on the Earth - http://www.scn.org/earth/lightly/index.html
This site is based on an assumption that every human being has a right to an equal share of physical space on this planet, purely by virtue of being human.
- The New Road Map Foundation - http://www.newroadmap.org
Providing people with practical tools and innovative approaches for managing and mastering basic life challenges.
- A Real Life Magazine: Simple Organic Living - http://www.areallife.com
A Real Life magazine offers unique, practical, upbeat inspiration to create a simpler, healthier, more balanced and fulfilling life in an earthy and intimate ad-free format.
- Live Simply With Style - http://www.livesimplywithstyle.com
Authors Mary Helen and Shuford Smith offer retirement, travel, and photography tips for a simple lifestyle.
- Voice Yourself - http://www.voiceyourself.com/
Project started by Woody Harrelson and Laura Louie to encourage citizens to protest pollution of the air, soil, and water through everyday choices and behaviors. Includes information about their bike and bus tour, recipes, a guide to farms, and a forum.
- David's Page - http://www.geocities.com/davd.geo/
Covers David MacClement's effort living a comfortable but ascetic human life, to be autonomous of the globalized economy. Includes essays on sustainability, work, wealth distribution, and voluntary simplicity.
- Desiderata - http://hobbes.ncsa.uiuc.edu/desiderata.html
A famous poem and declaration of what is essential to one's life and how to live peacefully.
- Barenakedfamily.com - http://www.barenakedfamily.com/
Family whose values include getting rid of stuff to simplify their lives and live their dreams. Describes their eccentric traveling lifestyle and unschooling with photos.
- Idaho Freedom - http://outbackacres.proboards18.com./
Forums about homesteading, voluntary simplicity and homeschooling for those wanting to return to a simpler lifestyle.
- The Simple Times Newsletter - http://members.aol.com/DSimple/times.html
Free twice-a-month e-mail publication dedicated to the pursuit of simple living. Includes regular topic list.
- The Center for Whole Communities - http://www.wholecommunities.org
Beautiful learning center dedicated to nurturing the relationship between people and the land, a community gathering place, and a working family farm in Fayston, VT.
- Wilderdom: A Project in Natural Living & Transformation - http://www.wilderdom.com
Wilderdom refers to "natural living". They seek to explore human-nature relations and to derive sustainable solutions to modern-living. Wilderdom is also a sustainable living center in Australia.
- Welcome to Raven Talk - http://www.raventalk.com
Raventalk is a portal for exploring how to create a sustainable planet future. Provides connections to people, activists and ideas which are working towards a healthy and sustainable planet for all living beings
- Deliberate Life - http://www.deliberatelife.com/
Comprehensive articles on simple living, homesteading, homeschooling and sustainability, for those who want to change the world by improving their lifestyle.
- Getting a Life - http://www.gettingalife.org
Information, ideas, philosophy and articles on voluntary simplicity, sustainability and spirituality. It focuses on the practical application of the "Your Money or Your Life" program and the concepts of the "Ecological Footprint" to achieve a sustainable future.
- Car Living - http://www.carliving.com/
The definitive survival guide to living in your car, with real stories, information and resources. Simple living at its extreme.
- Slow Lifestyle Manifesto - http://www.slowdownnow.org
The author takes an anti-workaholism stance, and promotes a slower lifestyle. The site offers humorous stories of the slow lifestyle and a forum to discuss the benefits of slowing down.
- Simple & Frugal - http://www.simpleandfrugal.com/
A growing site with the goal of providing information and tools for those wishing to simplify their lives and live more frugally.
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