Living Slower
Simple Ideas to Eliminate Excess and Make Time for What Matters

Did you ever hear the saying: the more I hurry, the more I get behind? I think that saying may be Pennsylvania Dutch. If that is you, consider reading this book. There are many things touched on in this book. It is best read front to back. Slowly, of course. I would suggest praying before or during......more

I loved this book. It speaks to all aspects of my life right now! Merissa does a great job breaking down the best way to live a much simpler and slower life without making you feel overwhelmed. I like that she suggests to put the book down whenever you need to work on a certain chapter. I especially......more

This is a sweet book, encouraging living a more simple life. I bought this on a whim while ordering some other books recently. After it came in, I realized it was the same author who wrote Little House Living, which I really enjoyed reading some time last year. This book shares her story, along with......more

In an easy-to-read format, Merissa shares so many good ideas on how to simplify various areas of your life so that you have time to devote to what you truly value. Some of these areas include decluttering, meal planning, scheduling, and holidays. She encourages you to live slower and more simply so......more

A lot of the advice in this book wasn’t super applicable since it’s mostly oriented toward people with kids. I still enjoyed reading about the concept of simple living, just not my cup of tea......more