Volunteer with Simply Living as an event helper, writer, classroom or workshop instructor, or outreach ambassador. Or provide administrative & tech support. It’s a way to connect with like-minded people who care about sustainability & community; learn skills & deepen your knowledge of simple, ecological living; support local efforts to create a more just, regenerative, & resilient world; earn time credits through our partnership with the Care and Share Time Bank; and be part of something bigger right here in central Ohio.
Month: December 2025
The Care & Share Time Bank
Time Banks exchange services among members. The Care & Share Time Bank has over 560 members, so you’ve got over 560 people offering services to you, and over 560 people asking others to provide services to them. Potlucks are held monthly on the third Sunday of the month in Clintonville, Ohio.
Reader’s Corner: Here Comes the Sun
This is a book review of Here Comes the Sun by Bill McKibben. It describes the rapid growth of renewable energy worldwide and how it could lead to more equitable world.
Simply Living Issues Annual Report
Simply Living held its Annual Meeting and issued its Annual Report, which included in herein. It lists partners, business members, provides a Financial Summary, and summarizes activities and events held during the year.
Happy Winter Solstice from Simply Living
Ahhh…the first day of winter is almost upon us! Here in Central Ohio, it may feel as though winter has already settled in, with cold temperatures and early snow arriving weeks ago. Still, the official turning of the season holds deep astronomical, cultural, and spiritual meaning. This year (I write […]
Faith & Farming for a Sustainable Future: The Urban Farm Church
In the summer of 2020, Reverend Ryan Grace and his family traveled around southeast Ohio learning about small, sustainable farms. They tasted raw paw-paw pulp, milked a grass-fed dairy cow, and tried locally made cheese and yogurt. What they found is that local foods are better for the planet, better […]
Locally Made Home Goods for a Sustainable Home
For the founder of PiaPunk Design, sustainability isn’t just a trend – it’s her way of life. What began as a personal mission to reduce household waste quickly grew into a business built on playful designs and eco-conscious values. Meet Inge Schwab, the creator behind these fun, whimsical household goods. […]

