Subject: This & That
Good Reads and a Reader Feedback Poll
November 28, 2008 in This & That
Photo by Michel Filion Happy Thanksgiving weekend, everyone! We’re traveling this week, so today I’ll simply invite you to browse the new Links Page for some of my favorite blogs and websites. Your Feedback Counts This past month I’ve posted links to Good Reads for your weekend reading enjoyment. I like to highlight other writers and share [...]
Read more...Good Reads: The Quick Recovery Edition
November 22, 2008 in This & That
Photo by sporkist Earlier this week I started feeling those first few signs I was getting sick. It wasn’t sneezing or sniffles, it was headaches and the kind of aching fever that makes me worry, “oh no, could this be flu?” Fortunately I had your good advice from last week, and I read through all of your [...]
Read more...Good Reads: the Touch-Up Paint Edition
November 15, 2008 in This & That
Photo by noahg We’re fixing things up in our apartment this week: cleaning windows, touching up the paint, and vacuuming behind the furniture. We’ve got the windows open to bring in the fresh air before the winter cold truly sets in. We’re trying to spruce things up before we get out the Christmas decorations. Waiting [...]
Read more...Good Reads – Hello, November
November 1, 2008 in This & That
Photo by *Solar ikon* I really enjoyed what I’ve been reading this week. They are all related to what I want to do in my home: Keep Our Lives Simple Living Simple Saturdays- Ditching Discontentment by Keeper of the Home (one of my new favorites) Decorating “Smecorating!” by A Place Called Home (found via Like Merchant [...]
Read more...Jewelry Giveaway from Lisa Leonard Designs
October 15, 2008 in This & That
Lisa Leonard Designs is giving away one “petite original circle” necklace, hand-crafted for you.
Read more...Great New Features, Plus an Interview
September 11, 2008 in This & That
Do you know how Small Notebook got started? It might surprise you. You’ll find the answer and more in this interview by Kimberly Palmer from the Alpha Consumer blog at U.S. News & World Report. I shared my thoughts on simplicity plus a few of my own challenges. I hope you enjoy reading it. Thanks [...]
Read more...Inspired Reading from August
August 31, 2008 in This & That
As we wrap up the summer, I hope you enjoy these links I found inspiring: I’ve mentioned before how I miss seeing handwritten notes, and I love getting a quick glimpse into people’s lives. That’s why I enjoyed Write in My Journal. This new blog is a collection of stories handwritten by strangers approached on the [...]
Read more...Welcome Get Rich Slowly Readers
July 30, 2008 in This & That
I was so amazed to see that Small Notebook is featured today at Get Rich Slowly. Wow! If you’re here visiting for the first time, welcome! At Small Notebook, I like to share practical tips and ideas for a simple home. My goal is to manage my home in a way that helps me to [...]
Read more...A Guest Post Today at Simple Mom
July 16, 2008 in This & That
If you aren’t already reading Simple Mom, you really should see what it’s about. Every well-written article offers a new way to bring more balance and productivity into the day. It’s like having your own personal home-management coach. And she’s nice. Hop on over to read my guest post, 7 Benefits of Imperfection.
Read more...SmallNotebook is Moving!
May 27, 2008 in This & That
That’s right, this blog is moving to a new address at SmallNotebook.org. Hopefully it will be super simple. Old links and bookmarks to smallnotebook.wordpress.com still work and will forward to the new address at SmallNotebook.org. If you are a subscribed reader, you might want to subscribe again to the new RSS feed. The old one [...]
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