Ideas for Simple Living as a Family

Ways to Resist Commercialism

• Work together. Make connections and ask for help.
• Avoid judging others and yourself. Be compassionate with yourself as you try to live simply.
• Model desired behaviors for your children.
• Spend time together as a family: Prioritize experiences/education rather than things.
• Try to increase "unstructured time" when you can get lost in play and creative thinking
• Exposure yourself and your family to other realities such as volunteering. Be intentional about the choices you make, the people/places that surround you.
• Limit media
• Trust yourself

If you'd like to join us for our next session, contact Jennifer Ibach at jibach@olgseattle.org or 206-935-0358 x.120. We will gather next on Saturday, March 23 at 3:30pm to discuss Nurturing Diversity as a Family.