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It's a complicated world, but a simple life at home is still possible. In this episode of the Tended podcast, I'm sharing how I practice simple living through small, practical habits.

You don't have to retreat from the world or give up everything to simplify. I'm chatting about how I practice slow living and practical homemaking without overhauling my entire routine…and how you can, too.
From cooking to technology and more, these are tangible and realistic ways you can simplify life amidst an increasingly complex world.
Listen To the Episode
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In This Episode
- Why simple living still matters today
- Letting go of routines that no longer simplify
- How freezer meals can ease busy weeknights
- Redefining what simple living really means
- Making an easy pumpkin spice latte at home
- Simple tips for cast iron care
- Using technology to support a simple lifestyle
- DIY vinegar cleaner and taking control at home
- Everyday ways to practice self-sufficiency
- Why simple doesn't always mean easy
- How to turn leftover bread into homemade breadcrumbs
- Starting your simplicity journey in the kitchen
- Why memorizing a flexible weeknight recipe matters
- Pivoting a meal when ingredients run out
Resources Mentioned
- Watch the original video on YouTube.
- Watch my 50 Freezer Meals video.
- Listen to Tended Ep. 7 on building a self-sufficient pantry.
- Listen to Tended Ep. 10 about 9 ways to simplify scratch cooking.
- Watch my Living a Self-Sufficient Life in the Suburbs video.
- Grab my sourdough breadcrumbs recipe.
- Try my homemade Cheeseburger Helper recipe.
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