What are some careers that involve making life simpler? [more inside]
posted by NeoLeo on Jul 17, 2009 - 11 answers

How to you curb your desire for material goods? [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on May 21, 2009 - 38 answers

I need to make a sticker sheet in MS Word updatable -- all the stickers on the sheet look the same, but if I type "Q" in the first sticker, "Q" will appear on all the other stickers. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on May 14, 2009 - 9 answers

I love Ferry Halim's Orisinal games. What are some games for the iPhone with a similar beautiful aesthetic and simple gameplay? Bonus points, as always, for free or cheap.
posted by fiercecupcake on May 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Examples of suspiciously round numbers that have, in all probability, been fudged up or down? Extra points for cases where those numbers can be safely discarded in favour of a different, more realistic figure. [more inside]
posted by onshi on Mar 20, 2009 - 29 answers

When creating, would you pursue a simple premise you know you can execute to perfection, or would you pursue a really complex you know might flop? [more inside]
posted by world b free on Mar 19, 2009 - 7 answers

Know any freezable and/or crock-pot-able stews that also happen to be vegetarian (or pescatarian) and go well with rice? [more inside]
posted by piedmont on Nov 9, 2008 - 8 answers

I have copious amounts of coconut cream and coconut shavings. What food-item (ie: not 20 galleons of piña colada) can I make with those ingredients that would require as little additional ingredients and effort as possible. And if you would have a bare-bones recipe at hand, it would be very much appreciated. :) [more inside]
posted by ruelle on Sep 3, 2008 - 18 answers

Simplicity means different things to different people. In general, do you think it is easier to live a simple life in the city - or the country? An urban environment - or a small town? Does anyone know of any studies done on how stress is raised - or lowered - by simple living in the city versus small town life?
posted by Gerard Sorme on Jun 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Are some languages objectively harder than others? If so, which ones? [more inside]
posted by greytape on Apr 30, 2008 - 48 answers

Help! Lately, I have found that technology has truly become a burden rather than something that is fun and productive for me. I have multiple email addresses, domains, Flickr accounts, del.icio.us accounts, Bloglines, on and on and on. It has got to where I am so deluged with information that I have found my mind going to mush. It's almost scary......no, scratch that....it IS scary. However, I think the above may be the reason. Good old, "information overload." I know that sounds so cliché - but it's all too real for me. Can MeFites help and offer ideas to scale back and maybe offer ideas for doing as much as I possibly can through the interface of ONE SITE? I'm slowly going crazy trying to "keep up," proving, for me at least, that less is probably going to be more. Thanks in advance.
posted by Gerard Sorme on Jul 2, 2006 - 23 answers

I am tired of being connected and available all the time. To that end I have decided to drop my Treo PDA phone and just get a simple phone that will give me access to my calendar and contacts - but no email - no web - mobi-video - just plain old POTS. Any recommendations for simple cell phones?
posted by eaglemoon on May 17, 2006 - 16 answers

Suggest practical and creative systems for reducing the number of books I own (rather long exposition inside). [more inside]
posted by matildaben on Feb 10, 2006 - 28 answers

What is the cheapest you could live and still maintain a fairly normal lifestyle? [more inside]
posted by Jaybo on Oct 11, 2004 - 30 answers