Voluntary Simplicity

Affluenza: PBS Program on the Epidemic of Overconsumption
The online companion to the PBS program on the high social and environmental costs of overconsumption and materialism, helps to recognize and treat affluenza as well as educate the public.
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/affluenza/

Alternatives for Simple Living
Organization that is working to equip people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly and celebrate responsibly. Started in 1973 as a protest against the commercialization of Christmas.
http://www.simpleliving.org/

Barenakedfamily.com
Family whose values include getting rid of stuff to simplify their lives and live their dreams. Describes their eccentric traveling lifestyle and unschooling with photos.
http://www.barenakedfamily.com/

Better Times Webzine
An e-zine of sustainable, simple, and frugal living, published by the Oscar Romero Catholic Worker House.
http://www.bettertimesinfo.org/

Center For a New America Dream
Non-profit movement of anti-consumerism - simplifying lifestyles by reducing waste and only buying what is needed in order to be happier and preserve the earth.
http://www.newdream.org/

The Center for Whole Communities
Beautiful learning center dedicated to nurturing the relationship between people and the land, a community gathering place, and a working family farm in Fayston, VT.
http://www.wholecommunities.org

Choosing Voluntary Simplicity
An illustrated guide to simple living and self-reliance.
http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/

David's Page
Covers David MacClement's effort living a comfortable but ascetic human life, to be autonomous of the globalized economy. Includes essays on sustainability, work, wealth distribution, and voluntary simplicity.
http://www.geocities.com/davd.geo/

Deliberate Life
Comprehensive articles on simple living, homesteading, homeschooling and sustainability, for those who want to change the world by improving their lifestyle.
http://finallylivingdeliberately.blogspot.com/

Families for Natural Living
A 501(c)(3) Non Profit educational organization that provides resources, information and support for families who want to make informed natural living decisions for themselves.
http://www.familiesfornaturalliving.org/

A Family Living in Voluntary Simplicity
A family which strives to maintain a life of voluntary simplicity through homeschooling, organic farming, music, yoga and ecology.
http://www2.dmci.net/users/kingcm/

Fringe Wisdom: Spirituality, Love, Food, Nature, and The Art of Being Human
How to change the common point of view which is destroying our world, to one that teaches us to nurture, sustain life on this planet, and evolve.
http://www.fringewisdom.com

Getting a Life
Information, ideas, philosophy and articles on voluntary simplicity, sustainability and spirituality. It focuses on the practical application of the "Your Money or Your Life" program and the concepts of the "Ecological Footprint" to achieve a sustainable future.
http://www.gettingalife.org

Hitch Hike Mike: Mike Gitelman
A Canadian hitchhiker and traveller, with his autobiographical writings on his voluntary homelessness, and a description of his simple life in a tree house.
http://www.hitchhikemike.com

The Journal of Voluntary Simplicity
Subscription information for the quarterly journal about simplifying our lives. Includes information on related books.
http://www.simpleliving.com/

The Lilypad List: 7 Steps to the Simple Life
About the book by Marian Van Eyk McCain. Online sales, information about the author and illustrator, and the author's other books.
http://www.lilypadlist.com

Live Simple
An E-book that sets out specific suggestions for simplifying possessions, home, daily routines, personal goals, and use of resources.
http://www.december.com/simple/live/index.html

Live Simply With Style
Authors Mary Helen and Shuford Smith offer retirement, travel, and photography tips for a simple lifestyle.
http://www.livesimplywithstyle.com

Living Lightly on the Earth
This site is based on an assumption that every human being has a right to an equal share of physical space on this planet, purely by virtue of being human.
http://www.scn.org/earth/lightly/index.html

Living Simply
Quick tips and short but informative articles on simplifying your life and prioritizing your time to get more out of life.
http://www.geocities.com/livingsimplynow/

Living Simply at Suite 101
Tips, information, encouragement, and discussion for those who wish to take control of their lives and learn to relax and simplify.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/living_simply

Living Without a Car: Thoughts and Ideas
Suggests alternatives such as walking, bicycle and public transport. The practical aspects of living without a car in Sydney, Australia with links to relevant sites.
http://www.geocities.com/sydneysiteau/nocar.html

Natural Life Magazine
News and articles about sustainable living, health, family, livelihood, and mostly voluntary simplicity, since 1976.
http://www.naturallifemagazine.com/

New Liberty Village
A community and network of websites with articles on self-sufficiency, voluntary simplicity, and spirituality. A movement of ideas and freedom which is providing an online school of right living.
http://www.geocities.com/newlibertyvillage/

The New Road Map Foundation
Providing people with practical tools and innovative approaches for managing and mastering basic life challenges.
http://www.newroadmap.org

Northwest Earth Institute
Discussion courses on sustainability, deep ecology, living in place, and the practice of simplicity for groups and individuals in the Northwest and across the United States.
http://www.nwei.org/

Path to Freedom - One Step at A Time
Strives to inspire individuals to "think globally, act locally" by motivating them to live a simpler and more fulfilling life.
http://www.pathtofreedom.com

Pioneer Thinking - Capturing the Essence of Simple Living
Internet natural living community. Share health, home, and beauty tips, men's health, and crafts.
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/main.html

A Real Hermit
A photographic story about a hermit that lives in the woods of Ohio, describing his lifestyle in a tiny cabin.
http://hermit.bizhosting.com/hermit.html

A Real Life Magazine: Simple Organic Living
A Real Life magazine offers unique, practical, upbeat inspiration to create a simpler, healthier, more balanced and fulfilling life in an earthy and intimate ad-free format.
http://www.areallife.com

Real Simple
An online magazine devoted to simplifying life and making it more meaningful for busy people, based on the print magazine.
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/

RichGiving: Learning to Make Giving More Meaningful
Community site exploring ways to make gift giving more meaningful, through giving of the self, for the soul and for the future. Emphasis on ecology, sustainability, simplicity and spirituality.
http://www.richgiving.com

Seeds of Simplicity
A program of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy at Cornell University, Seeds of Simplicity is a national, nonprofit public-membership organization working to help build a strong voice for voluntary simplicity as an authentic social justice and environmental movement.
http://www.seedsofsimplicity.org/

Simple Abundance
Sarah Breathnach's official website for her series, 'Simple Abundance'. Simple appreciation of every day life and beautiful things.
http://www.simpleabundance.com/

Simple Living Network
Sponsors a huge range of simple living resources as well as communities and books. A one-stop place for most subjects involving simplifying your own life.
http://www.simpleliving.net

Simple Living Resource Guide
Resource guide for people interested in voluntary simplicity, simple living, and downsizing, maintained by the Pierce Simplicity Study.
http://www.gallagherpress.com/pierce/index.htm

Simply Living
A non-profit organization in central Ohio, educating people to live responsibly and sustainably in a joyful relationship with the earth and one another.
http://www.simplyliving.org/sl/

Slow Down Now
Humorous short stories ranging from true to the wildly absurd. The author takes an anti-workaholism stance: Slow Lifestyle Manifesto.
http://www.slowdownnow.org

Thoughts on Voluntary Simplicity
Explains the difference between voluntary simplicity and frugality; articles on topics such as building the simple life.
http://www.word-works.com/simple.htm

Voice Yourself
Project started by Woody Harrelson and Laura Louie to encourage citizens to protest pollution of the air, soil, and water through everyday choices and behaviors. Includes information about their bike and bus tour, recipes, a guide to farms, and a forum.
http://www.voiceyourself.com/

Voluntary Simplicity Overview
Essay on voluntary simplicity and why it is gaining acceptance, as well of some of the movement's roots in the 70's.
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/960415c.htm

Voluntary Simplicity Study Circles by Janet Luhrs
Article from In Context on Janet Luhrs' study circles in sustainable agriculture and voluntary simplicity.
http://www.context.org/ICLIB/IC33/Luhrs.htm

Welcome to Raven Talk
Raventalk is a portal for exploring how to create a sustainable planet future. Provides connections to people, activists and ideas which are working towards a healthy and sustainable planet for all living beings
http://www.raventalk.com

Welcome to Voluntary Simplicity
A weblog about voluntary simplicity guided by permaculture principles.
http://welcometovoluntarysimplicity.wordpress.com

Wilderdom: A Project in Natural Living & Transformation
Wilderdom refers to "natural living". They seek to explore human-nature relations and to derive sustainable solutions to modern-living. Wilderdom is also a sustainable living center in Australia.
http://www.wilderdom.com

Work, Money, Time, Future - Arbeit, Geld, Zeit, Zukunft
Thoughts on work, money, time and future with questions that make us reconsider what we are doing to impact our lives and the future.
http://members.aon.at/ro.neunteufel