Simply Living is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Chef Del Sroufe, a renowned culinary expert based right here in Columbus, Ohio. About Chef Del With a career spanning over three decades, Chef Del has been a pivotal figure in the vegan and vegetarian culinary scene. He began his […]
Month: February 2025
How To Get Your Compost To Break Down Faster
I’ve been composting for a while now, but my compost just isn’t breaking down as fast as I’d like. I turn it, I add to it, I wait. And wait. And wait some more. Still, nothing seems to happen as quickly as I expect. If you’ve ever faced this problem, […]
Just Enough, Not Too Much
Living with a Little Less By Claudia Cummins This piece originally appeared on Claudia’s substack. Reprinted with permission. We already have everything we need. All the ingredients required for us to thrive are available right now. We don’t, in fact, need anything more. Happiness is here, just waiting to be […]
It’s the Tree of the Month for February 2025!
Hackberry, Common Hackberry, American Hackberry, Sugarberry Celtis occidentalis Hackberry (Celtis) stands out as a common and recognizable tree in Ohio, yet many people are unfamiliar with it. Its distinctive bark and peculiar witches’ brooms make it an especially interesting sight on winter walks. Like most trees in Ohio, Hackberry features […]

