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How about a little validation?

Written by Chris Baskind on April 28, 2010 - View Comments

Postcard

Two women are working to send 715 handmade cards with positive messages to perfect strangers. Plus: see the 2007 short film “Validation.”

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Click to feed the hungry, do good

Written by Chris Baskind on April 26, 2010 - View Comments

Grateful for TODAY logo

Feed the hungry, rescue animals, and provide free breast exams — at no cost to you. Click to do good!

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What would you do with an extra few weeks of vacation?

Written by Chris Baskind on April 23, 2010 - View Comments

Vacation calendar

Americans are still spending over 5 hours a day watching television. If you gave up the tube, what could you do with all those extra hours?

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A minimalist gets more minimal

Written by Chris Baskind on March 7, 2010 - View Comments

A funky green door, surrounded by ivy

A few weeks into a social media diet cleared my head and the truth: My problem is one of priorities, not technology.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from More Minimal

Written by Chris Baskind on December 25, 2009 - View Comments

Yule wreath

Season’s greeting from More Minimal! Things have been a little quiet around here the past couple weeks, and there’s a reason.

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More Minimal Goes Red for World AIDS Day

Written by Chris Baskind on December 1, 2009 - View Comments

Red AIDS awareness ribbon

More Minimal has gone RED to draw attention to World AIDS Day. But attention isn’t action. Want to help? Here are 5 simple things you can do right now.

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Simplicity for the Simple Joy of It

Written by Chris Baskind on October 16, 2009 - View Comments

A bicycle in autumn

We understand the benefits of simplicity in terms of saved money and resources. But strip away the clutter, and you’ll find the joy within.

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Simplify Your Weekend with a Half-Baked Plan

Written by Chris Baskind on September 25, 2009 - View Comments

Weekend schedule

Overplanning no way to relax. But neither is the stress you feel Sunday realizing your weekend has slipped by. Try this lightweight outline.

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  • About the author

    Chris BaskindChris Baskind writes about the environment and simpler living. He's also an advocate of carfree transportation, relying entirely on bicycles since June, 2009.

      

    Three years ago, Chris launched Lighter Footstep, a pioneering website focused on greener, healthier, more affordable living. It was recently acquired by the Mother Nature Network (MNN). Connect with Chris on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

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