Creating a sustainable and compassionate community
Ready to shake off the digital noise and reconnect with the earth beneath your feet? Join Simply Living for a unique Nature Walk with Cindy Lanese, a trained ecotherapist, on Sunday, May 4th from 2:00PM to 3:30PM at beautiful Antrim Park in northeast Columbus. With space limited to just 8 […]
Dear Simply Living Community, We have an important update about our upcoming film screening of Plastic People—and while the date has shifted, we’re excited about the new location! Originally scheduled for May 4 at Studio 35, we’ve moved the event to Sunday, May 18 at Grandview Theater, another beloved venue […]
Nothing says spring like ripe strawberries—and Del Sroufe’s Strawberry Tarragon Salad Dressing is the perfect way to celebrate the season. This sweet-tangy blend is vegan, quick to make, and a gorgeous upgrade for salads, grain bowls, or even roasted veggies. Pro tip: Serve it with romaine, fresh strawberries, and toasted […]
Dear Simply Living Community, April is always a special time for us—a month when we join hands with neighbors, partners, and fellow advocates to celebrate Earth Day and recommit to protecting our planet. In many ways, Simply Living was conceived because of Earth Day. (Do you remember the Columbus Earth […]
Ready to make a difference this Earth Month? Join the Simply Living Eco challenge Team! Every April, we participate in the Earth Month Eco Challenge, a fun, interactive platform hosted by Ecochallenge.org that empowers individuals and teams to take meaningful daily actions for a healthier planet. Whether it’s conserving water, […]
Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree Cercis canadensis by Martin (Mort) Schmidt Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis, hereafter, simply “Redbud”) is a much-loved ornamental tree, especially in spring, when its lavender flowers are in bloom. But its similarity to an Asian and European redbud, Cercis siliquastrum, lends it a much darker association. Leaves Redbud […]
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