What is Simple Abundant Living?

Frugal Schnoodle with the SAL inspiration pillow.

Simple Abundant Living (SAL) is all about trying to live in harmony with the values of:

Non-Consumerism

Financial Independence

Simplicity/Organization

Green Living

Family/Kids

Health

This blog is my journal as I aspire to be on the journey of SAL.  So who am I?  I am a mostly stay-at-home-mom.  I live in a very Happy Valley with Mr. D, six kids, and our frugal schnoodle.  I'm a backyard organic gardener, a budding food preserver, a home and clothing DIY-er, a frugal bargain and thrift store shopper, and a green juice maker.   I work part-time as a healthcare professional.  I am committed to health and proper health care, although exercising regularly and eating healthy is a work in progress.  ;)  

This blog will also be committed to the idea of FIRE, or the Financial Independent Retire Early school of thought.  I was first introduced to this concept by a blog called MrMoneyMustache.com, and I recommend you spend some time on his blog if you've never been there before.  I am not personally interested in retiring early, but I am interested in having the kind of financial independence that would allow Mr. D and I the option of not working for money.  If you're looking for a blog where the writer has it all figured out, this is not the place!  But if you're willing to follow and help me on the journey, please read on!!!