Comments on: How do You Define Small? http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/ Come in, sit for a spell and read a memoir of living smaller, happier and greener. New posts Monday, Wednesday and Fridays Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:41:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Simple Living News Update http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1478 Simple Living News Update Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:16:19 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1478 [...] How Do You Define Small [...] […] How Do You Define Small […]

]]> By: Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1330 Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:20:38 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1330 I agree, there's many things to consider when defining "sustainable" and "environmentally friendly," such as insulation, method of heating/cooling, gray water or rain catch systems, etc. Also, as Mo pointed out, the number of people living in a home that has green aspects. I agree, there's many things to consider when defining "sustainable" and "environmentally friendly," such as insulation, method of heating/cooling, gray water or rain catch systems, etc. Also, as Mo pointed out, the number of people living in a home that has green aspects.

]]> By: Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1329 Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:17:43 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1329 Isn't it funny how our perceptions can change, Tammy? Four years ago, I also thought our 1,100 square foot house was small and wondered if we would ever afford to move from our "starter home!" Isn't it funny how our perceptions can change, Tammy? Four years ago, I also thought our 1,100 square foot house was small and wondered if we would ever afford to move from our "starter home!"

]]> By: Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1328 Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:11:45 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1328 Same memories here, TJ! Same memories here, TJ!

]]> By: Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1327 Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:08:36 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1327 Thanks, Meredith, for reading. Since 1,250 is larger than anything we've ever had, I'm sure it would feel very big to us. As you say, it is a matter of what makes a person comfortable. When I read comments on other blogs or on articles that appear about small space living, some people think it is about making everyone live in a small space. They're definitely missing the point. Thanks, Meredith, for reading. Since 1,250 is larger than anything we've ever had, I'm sure it would feel very big to us. As you say, it is a matter of what makes a person comfortable. When I read comments on other blogs or on articles that appear about small space living, some people think it is about making everyone live in a small space. They're definitely missing the point.

]]> By: Meredith http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1320 Meredith Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:15:21 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1320 This is so interesting. Our place, which is about 1230 sq ft feels..well, big! But lots of people in our area (southern CA) wonder how we manage in a place so "tiny"--or why we'd want to. We looked numerous times at larger homes and contemplated buying one, but always came up feeling less than enthusiastic in the long run. Your blog has really helped me pay attention to this big-little issue, which I find fascinating. This is so interesting. Our place, which is about 1230 sq ft feels..well, big! But lots of people in our area (southern CA) wonder how we manage in a place so "tiny"–or why we'd want to. We looked numerous times at larger homes and contemplated buying one, but always came up feeling less than enthusiastic in the long run. Your blog has really helped me pay attention to this big-little issue, which I find fascinating.

]]> By: T.J. http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1306 T.J. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:53:06 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1306 I, too, grew up in a small 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, with parents and 2 siblings. We learned how to share a bathroom among the five of us, make rooms multipurpose, and carve out a corner somewhere that was your own. Many retirees are in mobile homes with 1000 sq ft, and have more than enough room. Perspective is everything, and I remember wonderful Christmases in my parents small home when the grown kids came home with their kids. We just all scrunched in, hugged and laughed a lot, and were glad to be together. I, too, grew up in a small 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, with parents and 2 siblings. We learned how to share a bathroom among the five of us, make rooms multipurpose, and carve out a corner somewhere that was your own. Many retirees are in mobile homes with 1000 sq ft, and have more than enough room. Perspective is everything, and I remember wonderful Christmases in my parents small home when the grown kids came home with their kids. We just all scrunched in, hugged and laughed a lot, and were glad to be together.

]]> By: RowdyKittens http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1305 RowdyKittens Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:49:25 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1305 My perspective of small has changed over time. I think it depends on your life circumstance, how big your family is, etc. :) 5 years ago, I thought living small was 1,500 square feet and now I consider 100 to 500 square feet living small. :_ Great question and awesome comments! My perspective of small has changed over time. I think it depends on your life circumstance, how big your family is, etc. :) 5 years ago, I thought living small was 1,500 square feet and now I consider 100 to 500 square feet living small. :_

Great question and awesome comments!

]]> By: moontreeranch http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1304 moontreeranch Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:30:08 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1304 One thing to consider, you can be sustainable and not have to be small...ant least really small. We are thinking of a modified earthship...maybe..1500 to 1800 sf. That may seem bigger than most small homes but there are some other reasons...part of that space will house the work/shop studio and part will also be planting beds to grow food...the roof area will be used for rain catch..since this will be an off grid no well type of home in the high desert of NM. I wrote some more at my blog. http://kmswoodworks.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/small-living-vs-sustainable-living/ One thing to consider, you can be sustainable and not have to be small…ant least really small.

We are thinking of a modified earthship…maybe..1500 to 1800 sf. That may seem bigger than most small homes but there are some other reasons…part of that space will house the work/shop studio and part will also be planting beds to grow food…the roof area will be used for rain catch..since this will be an off grid no well type of home in the high desert of NM.

I wrote some more at my blog.

http://kmswoodworks.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/small-living-vs-sustainable-living/

]]> By: Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/2010/01/how-do-you-define-small/comment-page-1/#comment-1290 Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:35:52 +0000 http://livinglargeinourlittlehouse.com/?p=433#comment-1290 Glad you like coming here and reading, Jackie. What works for one doesn't necessarily mean it would work for another, for sure. Glad you like coming here and reading, Jackie. What works for one doesn't necessarily mean it would work for another, for sure.

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