Dear Friends,
In such a hectic world, ideas from Living Simply can help bring peace and restorative happiness to your life. Topics will range from living with purpose, green cleaning, simple crafts, simple foods, simple gardening, simple holidays and much much more. Articles from this newsletter will be relevant to your life and helpful in creating the balance that many of us strive for.

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“Being Thankful”
Thanksgiving is around the corner. What can we possibly be thankful for? This article will help you turn to your inner self to cultivate that awareness of gratitude.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art39248.asp

Post what you are thankful for on the forum? In these tough times it is often helpful to be reflective about what is going well in our lives. Click here to post:
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Other articles of interest on the Living Simply site include:

“Fall Cleaning for the Holidays”
Do you long to clear space in your home? The holidays are coming and you have visitors arriving soon. In this article you will find some tips on how to clear out each room in your home. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art15434.asp

“Thanksgiving Should be Simple”
Want to make Thanksgiving a joyful and thankful day? Make it a simple Thanksgiving! Follow these simple tips and you will be sure to have a day that is truly enjoyable. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59075.asp

“Simple Planning Now for the Holidays”
Are you stressing out over the upcoming holidays? Will the economy put a strain on your celebrations? Follow these simple tips and you will enjoy this year's holidays without the guilt. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art9976.asp

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How are you going to simplify this holiday of thanks? http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=460809#Post460809

The holidays are coming up very fast. Halloween, Thanksgiving, then Christmas. Are there things you are doing to simplify this Holiday Season? Post your thoughts here!
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I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback! I would love to hear what you are doing to simplify this holiday season while still maintaining the magic of the holidays.

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Aimee K. Wood, Living Simply Editor
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