Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. —Robert Brault

There is no doubt that many of us have been struggling financially for the past couple of years.

During economic crisis, many have had no choice but to live frugally and get by on less. We’ve seen neighbors foreclose on their homes. We’ve read about millions losing their jobs. And let’s not forget about businesses failing and going bankrupt, essentially closing their doors.

Yet, everyone has had to adapt and survive, with less, and keeping a tighter control on their finances.

But the challenge is to live frugally, even during prosperous times. And being mindful about spending… living a life that is more economical yet finding value in our lives.

In Zen this would translate to a life of balance and harmony.

It can be done, and that goal is what this site will be devoted to, finding and achieving a sense of balance and harmony, while living a frugal and thrifty lifestyle in which we save more money to be able to do the things we wish to do.

But this will take a commitment to devoting our lives to change. And, everything in life changes, right?

This site will focus on the art of simplicity, of learning to live with less, yet living a rich lifestyle full of quality and meaning.

So stick around while we begin to outline a way to a better life of balance and harmony…

Elsewhere: Living Simply: The Ultimate Guide to Conquering Your Clutter