Simple Living contest - Day #10

**homesteadmamma** · 07-16-2004, 09:22 AM

S ~ simple living means living for the moment.

I ~ I will live each day as if it was my last.

M ~ My challenge today will be to do exactly the same as I am, only in different words.

P ~ there are people all around me who could use a smile or a simple hello.

L ~ living simple is oh so rewarding.

E ~ everyone who tries it will find a real change in their lives.

L ~ Life is very short, handle with care.

I ~ I love the simple life.

V ~ very few people know the true joy of simple living

I ~ I will be thankful for each new day.

N ~ Never say you don't have time for yourself. Look at yesterday's challenge and see how rewarding it was. All it took was 15 minutes.

G ~ give it a try, what do you have to lose.

Today is the last day of the contest. I'll announce tomorrow's winners later in the afternoon.

Good luck!!

**Heather** · 07-16-2004, 09:55 AM

S ~ Simple living is for me!!!

I ~ In each new day I will be thankful for the "little" things.

M ~ Make each day count for something.

P ~ A simple PRAYER does wonders!

L ~ Love, love and love some more!

E ~ Expect challenges but try and learn something from each one.

L ~ Laugh every single day! Oh, how it helps the soul!

I ~ I love these challenges!

V ~ Visualize how much "simpler" your life will be if you only try!

I ~ I will make time for myself.

N ~ Never lose hope of your dreams!

G ~ Great big hugs for CJ for doing these challenges for us and for Bethany's gracious heart!

**simplemom** · 07-16-2004, 10:18 AM

S-Soothing for the soul

I-Initiating special moments that will make me feel happier.

M-Making every moment count.

P-Profound living everyday with the ones you love the most.

L-Learning so much from other friends on their journey of the simple life.

E-Easy if you try....you will love it...

L-Living life to its fullest in the simplest ways...

I-Inviting simplicity in your heart and home.

V-Vivre un jour a la fois!

I-Imagine being able to have *time* in your life

N-New ways to see the beauty in our life with new eyes...

G-Giving love to those who suround you and need it....when you live a simple life---you have *time* to do this....

**Guest1** · 07-16-2004, 10:48 AM

S - Satisfaction in the small things
I - Informed about what matters
M - Moments - that's where the life is
P - Pleasing others is pleasing to self
L - Love is the glue that holds families together
E - Enough is relative - mine CAN BE less

L - Limitless - the amount of my blessings
I - Inventiveness busts boredom
V - Virtually everything I need, I already have
I - Incredible willingness outweighs skill in certain tasks
N - Never give up - if you believe it you'll achieve it
G - Golly I'm glad that's over!!!

Wow CJ - what a brain pain I have now!!

**guest2** · 07-16-2004, 11:02 AM

S-Satisfying to see the fruits of your labor
I-Improved mental and physical health for my family
M-More time to do thing together and learn new skills that will
benifit us for a lifetime
P-Peace in our hearts
L-Lifestyle of learning
E-Energy increases when we are not caught up in the rat race

L-Leaning on the Lord for His wisdom, guidance and protection
I-Infinite possibilities
V-Very rewarding
I-Increased awareness of the world around you
N-Nothing can compare to the simple beauty of things if you just
take the time to really look
G-Generousity abounds in the hearts of people who live simply

**JUSTAMOM** · 07-16-2004, 12:51 PM

S-Sunshine
I-Ice Cream
M-Music
P-Pansies
L-Love
I-Icy cold watermelon on a hot day!
V-homemade valentines
I-I love naps!

N-bird nests
G-Grandmothers

Things I love about simple living!

**Strawberry** · 07-16-2004, 01:51 PM

S - Satisfying

I - Important to me

M - Misunderstood

P - Practicing Wellness

L - Loving Life and Living on Less

E - Enough

L - Living more responsibly

I - Increase in personal happiness

V - Voluntary

I - Identifying What's Important

N - Nourishment for the Body and Soul

G - Getting away from the barrier of stuff

Thank you CJ and Bethany! This challenge was both fun and enlightening.

**Katybird** · 07-16-2004, 02:18 PM

S-Simplicity in life

I-Inspiration from my friends

M-Making life more meaningful

P-Patience to wait for the simple things and not try to rush

L-Loving the simple life

E-Everywhere, I see the rewards of simple living

L-Life is better by living simply

I-I love the time that I find by living simply

V-Very rewarding

I-Information to be found to make life easier and simpler

N-Never forget to stop and smell the flowers

G-Gardens to make meals simpler and to reward yourself with fresh veggies

**Mom23boys** · 07-16-2004, 02:59 PM

S~Simplified life
I~Innocent
M~Modest
P~Prayers answered
L~Lifestyle
E~Energetic

L~Livelihood
I~Ideas of homemade items abound
V~Village full of frugal friends
I~Imagination & creativity surround me
N~Necessity is different than wants
G~Good life

**Darlene** · 07-16-2004, 04:16 PM

S~sensible
I~interesting
M~Making do
P~pleasing yourself
L~Live well,laugh often,love much
E~ energy conscience

L~Living off the land
I~Ideals
V~Valuable lessons learned
I~In it for the long haul
N~Never saying never
G~Goals met and surpassed

**gkp1031** · 07-16-2004, 04:34 PM

S-simplicity
I-incorporating frugal ideas
M-making do with what I have
P-pure
L-living with less
E-having enough

L-living life to the fullest
I-imagination
V-volunteering
I-inspiring
N-nourishing the body and soul
G-great friends

**QuilterMom** · 07-16-2004, 07:23 PM

S - Self-sufficient
I - Interesting new things I discover each day
M - Mayhem is no more
P - Pleasing to the soul
L - Laughter and joy abounds
E - Extra-special family time

L - Lovely sights and sounds all around
I - Inginuity
V - Vision come true
I - Ice packs (for those sore, tired muscles LOL)
N - No more keeping up with the Jones's
G - Glorious life