What is Simple Living?
Simple Living, Minimalism, Modern Homesteading—whatever you call it—here is a place for discussion and action. We have monthly programs, and the group will decide on future meetings, topics, and speakers. Join us to learn and to add your knowledge and ideas to the group.
Upcoming topics
- February 27th 11:30am Fire Safety Tips for your Home
- March 20th 11:30am How to Help your Spring Allergies (with herbalist Tish Webber)
- April (date TBD) Beginning Sourdough (with April Dee Sunshine)
Have a topic idea? Let’s hear about it! Click here to tell us
Check our Events page for dates, times, and details
Emergency Binder (Jan 2026)
- Critical Documents and Valuables
- Emergency Contact Cards
- Making Water Safe during an Emergency
- Emergency Supply List
- Preparing Pets for Disasters
- Discussion Slides
Find more information on ready.gov, including plan forms you can complete and print out.
Fire Cider (Oct 2025)
Visible Mending/Embroidery (July 2025)
Green Burials (June 2025)
End-of-Life Doula (May 2025)
Frugal Ways to Save Money (Feb 2025)
- Meeting notes and reading suggestions
- 10 Ways to save $100 article
- Managing a Financial Crisis article
Seed Catalogs (Jan 2025)
Keeping Yourself Healthy with Lymphatic Drainage (Jan 2025)
Handouts
End of the Garden (Oct 2024)
Handouts
Compost (Sept 2024)
Handouts
- Composting – general notes
- Making compost steps
- Composting at Home (from the EPA)
- Items you can compost
- Compost Problems
Garden Pests and Weeds (July 2024)
Water Bath Canning (June 2024)
Container Gardening (May 2024)
Handouts
- Down & Dirty Notes
- UNH Extension: Growning Vegetables in Containers
- Vegetable Container Gardening for Beginners (Farmer’s Almanac) – Includes varieties to try
- Local Greenhouses List
Starting a Garden (April 2024)
Handouts
- Preparing a Vegetable Garden Site (UNH Extension Office)
- Companion Planting Guide (Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening)
- Jumping Worms (UNH Extension Office)
Declutter and Spring Cleaning (March 2024)
Handouts and Books to Help