This Sunday, March 30th, marks the International Day of Zero Waste—a global call to rethink our consumption, reduce our waste footprint, and build a more sustainable future. At Simply Living, this mission is in lockstep with our core values of minimalism, sustainability, and intentional living. Waste isn’t just an environmental […]
Month: March 2025
Fire up the Grill: Del Sroufe’s Easy Date BBQ Sauce
As the days grow longer and the scent of blooming flowers begins to fill the air, spring whispers a familiar invitation: it’s time to fire up the grill. Seasonal traditions are the perfect time to reflect on how our everyday choices—what we eat, how we cook, and how we gather—can […]
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Now Wait, Why Were Our Cars So Dirty This Weekend?
If you’re like me, you were puzzled this past weekend to find your cars coated in a layer of dirt following an overnight rain. This unusual occurrence, often referred to as “dirty rain,” was the result of a significant dust storm originating in Texas and New Mexico, with winds gusting […]
“The Biggest Little Farm” is the March S.L. feature film!
The next installment of our Film Series, dedicated to bringing socially and environmentally relevant films to our community, is all set. On Saturday, March 23rd, we will showcase the inspiring documentary, The Biggest Little Farm, at the historic Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse. Event Details: About the Film: The Biggest […]
Pins with Purpose on March 16th – Sign up now!
Strike Up Some Fun: Simply Living’s Pins with Purpose! Looking for a fun way to connect with like-minded folks while supporting Simply Living? Join us for an afternoon of bowling, community, and sustainability-inspired fun at Sequoia Pro Bowl! After last month’s screening of Join or Die, which explored the power […]
It’s the Tree of the Month for March 2025!
Mulberry, Morus According to Romeyn Beck Hough’s 1907 Handbook of the Trees of the Northern States and Canada East of the Rocky Mountains, “The White Mulberry, in that its leaves furnish the most valuable food known for the silkworm, has the distinction of being the tree about which more has been written than any other tree. […]

