There are many seeking a simpler life these days. I was somewhat surprised to learn we were not alone but delighted at the number of resources available to guide our way. Here are some of my favorites:

On Simplicity:

• Voluntary Simplicity by Duane Elgin
• Shelter for the Spirit by Victoria Moran

On Homeschooling/Unschooling:

• The Homeschooling Book of Answers by Linda Dobson
• Fundamentals of Home-Schooling by Ann Lahrson-Fisher
• the unschooling handbook by Mary Griffith
• Christian Unschooling by Teri J Brown

On Parenting:

• Natural Family Living edited by Peggy O’Mara
• The Baby Book by William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N.
• the highly sensitive child by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D (even if your child is not an hsc)
• and for How NOT to parent - On Becoming Babywise by Gary Ezzo (find out the truth here)

On Marriage & Relationships:

• The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

On Homekeeping:

• Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
• Saving Dinner by Leanne Ely
• Better Basics for the Home by Annie Berthold-Bond

On Gardening:

• Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening edited by Pauline Pears
• How to Do Raised Bed Gardening and No Dig Garden by Robyn Parry (ebook)
• Four Season Harvest by Eliot Coleman

~ Last Updated April 3, 2008 ~