tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post5711034860863365111..comments2023-07-30T06:46:55.146-03:00Comments on Happiness is a Dish Best Savoured Hot: The Less is More Project: Week 4 - Less stuff, less stressHappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-81892653599306244512015-02-05T02:12:38.630-04:002015-02-05T02:12:38.630-04:00I've got the same issue with water bottles too...I've got the same issue with water bottles too. Since my husband and I run all the same races, we collect them two by two! Ugh. <br /><br /><br />On a run the other day, my husband and I were talking about the compulsion to acquire things as it relates to climate. It always seems like our families and friends in places with a harsh winter have a lot more stuff than our friends in more mild weather locations. This observation seems in line with what you were saying about having stuff as a form of protection.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212228308225991239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-8091245948600820342015-02-04T05:04:25.943-04:002015-02-04T05:04:25.943-04:00House cleaning, done the old-fashioned way (and pr...House cleaning, done the old-fashioned way (and properly) is excellent exercise.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-11131775804751075332015-02-04T04:57:43.882-04:002015-02-04T04:57:43.882-04:00Twenty four water bottles?? I can only dream of th...Twenty four water bottles?? I can only dream of that much cupboard space where that many bottles goes unnoticed.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-81781812853547633932015-02-03T11:39:59.985-04:002015-02-03T11:39:59.985-04:00One of my goals for this year is to declutter and ...One of my goals for this year is to declutter and acquire less stuff. As I've been going through the house, I'm happy to report that we don't have that much extra stuff that we aren't using. That feels good, but it is addictive so I'm re-evaluating things again to see if there is more we can clear out. <br />One area I need to focus on this year is gear. Some of our hobbies require a lot of gear, like rafting, and it is all essential (for safety and required to be on the river) but there is a lot of room for improvement when it comes to organizing it all and making it easily accessible for trips. I'm actually looking forward to spring cleaning and organizing!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109374265999600607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-18084603537173782042015-02-02T07:19:13.824-04:002015-02-02T07:19:13.824-04:00It IS hard to get rid of stuff, for some obscure r...It IS hard to get rid of stuff, for some obscure reason. But I have found that once you start, it gets easier.<br /><br />Dijon mustard is like anything else: if you don't really use it all that much, you can probably do without. :-)HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-24882324563634890522015-02-02T07:17:41.060-04:002015-02-02T07:17:41.060-04:00You are so right. Moving is a great way to realize...You are so right. Moving is a great way to realize that we own way too much. Thanks for stopping by!HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-31534894885973814012015-02-02T07:16:35.740-04:002015-02-02T07:16:35.740-04:00I'm so glad to hear about someone else who mad...I'm so glad to hear about someone else who made it! Thanks for sharing.HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-82111629440475152602015-02-02T05:31:25.306-04:002015-02-02T05:31:25.306-04:00I've been trying to be more minimalist for a w...I've been trying to be more minimalist for a while, since I decided to pack my bags last year to travel for a few months, and also moved interstate. It's when you do such things that you realise how much stuff you have, and you really don't need all of it!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-50071719128597326622015-02-02T03:46:31.592-04:002015-02-02T03:46:31.592-04:00Ha! I often find myself having to bite my proverbi...Ha! I often find myself having to bite my proverbial tongue when reading some of the "frugal" blogs out there, because they seem much more focused on shopping and acquiring used and cheap things rather than on really being frugal - at least by my definition. Not that I've cracked the minimalist nut, mind you - but my issues are much less with acquiring than they are with letting go. I'm the person with the garage full of broken stuff and dumpster dives that "might be useful" one day! So as you can imagine, it's hard to get rid of because most of my junk is truly junk - as in it's not up to thrift store standards! <br /><br />But I am getting better. I actually did take the rusty old tea kettle to the Goodwill store when I bought the shiny new electric one - along with a box of other stuff. Most of it will probably end up in the dumpster, but I did try, and at least it's not in my basement anymore!<br /><br />And I guess I'm odd woman out with the Dijon mustard. Every once in a while I think it would taste good and bring some home. It generally gets used once or twice and then gets lost at the back of the fridge only to be unearthed years later having reached "science experiment" status. I don't dislike it, I just don't really know what to do with it so it simply languishes. A good reason not to buy it in the future! :-)EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-74845419115329034202015-02-01T21:14:52.694-04:002015-02-01T21:14:52.694-04:00Less is indeed more. I'm happy to see more blo...Less is indeed more. I'm happy to see more blogs spreading about this humble yet life-changing idea. I went on a 11-month shopping fast last year and it was successful. :)edelweizahttp://lifeinmanila.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-7297690150933378132015-02-01T08:38:02.202-04:002015-02-01T08:38:02.202-04:00Great example of something we can accumulate again...Great example of something we can accumulate against our will! :-) Good job getting rid of it.HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-69138477193091672612015-02-01T02:32:19.977-04:002015-02-01T02:32:19.977-04:00I donated several unwanted Christmas gifts, bath p...I donated several unwanted Christmas gifts, bath products and perfumes which I don't use as I get a rash from many things like that. Neighbours give me these things, they're mostly elderly women, so I thank them and give the gifts away later. I spent yesterday sorting out the shelves on my back porch and now have a pile of things to go out in the recycle bin next week. I don't think I can get rid of much more now. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-69087503268063999752015-01-29T19:43:57.835-04:002015-01-29T19:43:57.835-04:00Good story about your friend's garage! :-) You...Good story about your friend's garage! :-) You make me glad I do not have a garage.HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-4207028567962944402015-01-29T19:43:07.326-04:002015-01-29T19:43:07.326-04:00J'espère que tu t'habitueras vite à ta nou...J'espère que tu t'habitueras vite à ta nouvelle routine! <br /><br />Pour ce qui est des fruits séchés, je pense que je les considère comme un aliment de base. :-)HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-55452900071561294602015-01-29T18:49:07.660-04:002015-01-29T18:49:07.660-04:00Your daughter's rock climbing party sounds gre...Your daughter's rock climbing party sounds great. There is so much choice for parties, no matter what their likes / dislikes are.<br /><br />Love your picture it reminds me of a friends garage some years back now. She'd decided to have a sort out as she called it. She did, but she sorted 'stuff' from the house and it ended up in the garage .... it stayed there a while and then she took ages sorting through what she should throw away, only to decide that some of the stuff was still need and it went back in the house. I had to laugh but she was quite impressed with her sorting skills as she called them ...... however, I'm still not sure of this LOL<br /><br />You do seem to be doing well with your 'project' but 24 water bottles ? Isn't it amazing how things do creep up on us. Spring Cleaning too is a great way of de-cluttering I think.<br /><br />Hope the rest of your week goes well.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-51409753406965891712015-01-29T17:27:37.258-04:002015-01-29T17:27:37.258-04:00Comme je le craignais, le retour au travail a été ...Comme je le craignais, le retour au travail a été un coup dur. Mais ça se replace tranquillement pas vite.<br /><br />La moutarde de Dijon est définitivement une nécessité ;-) J'ai fini mes réserves de moutarde, raisins secs et canneberges séchées cette semaine (pas toutes pour la même recette!). La moutarde sera remplacée certainement. Les fruits séchés sont moins prioritaires, mais comme ils font une collation très pratique au retour de la garderie, je vais fort probablement racheter de l'un ou de l'autre.<br /><br />Catherine Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168940189062032838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-52680339667803850832015-01-29T14:08:29.139-04:002015-01-29T14:08:29.139-04:00I agree that "your body is your ultimate home...I agree that "your body is your ultimate home". That's why, when I have the choice between cleaning my house or exercising, I pick the exercise. :-)<br /><br />I was rather pleased to be told that Dijon mustard is a keeper!HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-22679190259500503022015-01-29T14:06:52.717-04:002015-01-29T14:06:52.717-04:00I love all your metaphors! :-) People sometimes AR...I love all your metaphors! :-) People sometimes ARE better at cleaning other people's junk than their own. And sailing should be reserved to the act of gliding on water, for sure.HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-20507218971770304492015-01-29T10:23:46.509-04:002015-01-29T10:23:46.509-04:00Health food, like seeds and protein powder, could ...Health food, like seeds and protein powder, could be a "need." It's like buying the expensive but better quality and more functional jacket or boots- you need something that will last. Your body is your ultimate home and feeding it what it thrives on is really important. Yes, you can survive without those foods and they are certainly unaffordable for people who lack adequate finances, but if you have the option to really treat your body well, I think you should take advantage. Unless you know you get enough protein from the rest of your diet, I would stick with the powder. And seeds are such a good nutritional, energy and fiber boost!<br /><br />Interesting that everyone votes to keep mustard. Even though condiments are generally great and add a lot of flavour to a recipe, I consider them to be unnecessary additions. But this is join my option, which comes from the place of prioritizing health over everything else.<br />Although mustard has a health value. sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535815432904228576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-88255464403606776202015-01-29T10:02:06.435-04:002015-01-29T10:02:06.435-04:00I had a friend whose three car garage looked like ...I had a friend whose three car garage looked like that photo!! The families cars were on the lawn. He would often say, they were going sailing. I had this vision of a sailboat gliding across the waves. No, garage sales! He just accumulated stuff and there was no stopping him. His wife ran for congress this past year. She lost. I wonder if she could have cleaned up Washington easier than their garage? <br /><br />When I've traveled, I often find some natural object, like a special stone, shell, wood, and put the name of where I went and date on it as a memento. Occasionally, a tee-shirt. Dr. Jhttp://goo.gl/Qsrs9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-79017961531185316132015-01-29T07:42:38.745-04:002015-01-29T07:42:38.745-04:00That philosophy of traveling sounds wonderful. I w...That philosophy of traveling sounds wonderful. I will remember that. :-)HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-32059876279850461612015-01-29T07:42:01.424-04:002015-01-29T07:42:01.424-04:00It sounds like you're on your way to a very si...It sounds like you're on your way to a very simple life, for sure! Although you should have walked to California, LOL (totally kidding). And thank you for bearing with me!HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-21679628600109154702015-01-29T07:40:51.724-04:002015-01-29T07:40:51.724-04:00I don't believe that! :-) I'm sure you did...I don't believe that! :-) I'm sure you did something right.HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-10307698187653911892015-01-29T07:40:30.557-04:002015-01-29T07:40:30.557-04:00Haha, you made me laugh with the blanket story. I ...Haha, you made me laugh with the blanket story. I guess we all have a weak spot!HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-87644738288149319832015-01-29T07:39:36.754-04:002015-01-29T07:39:36.754-04:00Do it! So much fun. :-)Do it! So much fun. :-)HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.com