February 2010

5 Ways to Connect with Your Community

by Tammy Strobel on February 26, 2010

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I’ve been thinking about the importance of community and gratitude. The help and encouragement I’ve received while writing Simply Car-free has been incredible. Thank you for all your efforts, both large and small. I couldn’t have written this book without such a supportive community. Don’t forget the launch is scheduled for Monday March 1st, at 6AM PST.

With community in mind, I resurrected an article I wrote for The Small Living Journal. Enjoy peeps! And thank you for reading RowdyKittens.

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A number of studies have shown the declining number of people involved in their communities. Some speculate that this is correlated to a growing sense of isolation and unhappiness in the United States. Living a small lifestyle promotes community involvement and offers a variety of solutions to the land of dissatisfied American consumers. How can a small and/or minimalist lifestyle be a solution to this problem?

Consider the suggestions below to reconnect with your community. [click to continue…]