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We believe living simply is a worthy lifestyle choice.

We believe it can look many diff erent ways—there is no one right way to do it.

We believe there is a marriage between art and science in pursuing a simpler life.

We believe living simply is a journey, not a destination—or, better put, it’s a lifestyle, not a goal.

We believe quality is more important than quantity in almost every facet of life, including tangible possessions, relationships, and aesthetics.

We are a community-driven blog dedicated to the art and science of living simpler.

From practical tips to shot-in-the-arm encouragement, The Art of Simple has been the go-to desination on the Internet since 2008 for inspiration to slow down, appreciate the little things in life, make greener choices, invest in quality over quantity, and bravely live a bit more unconventionally.

We motivate every Monday morning.We teach about ethical issues.We share practical tips for living simply.

We celebrate readers’ stories.We answer questions.We curate products & services we love.

Seven years ago, Tsh Oxenreider and her family sold everything and moved 6,000 miles away to Izmir, Turkey. It quickly became apparent that they’d have to relearn how to do everything—and they found themselves questioning the status quo. Why do we complicate our lives by doing what the culture dictates as normal?

The following year, Tsh Oxenreider started Simple Mom on a whim, where she wrote about everything she was learning about living simpler. It took off like wildfi re. Today, it’s known as The Art of Simple.

Today, Tsh and her husband Kyle own Simple Living Media, home to AoS and several other websites such as Simple Bites, Simple Kids, and Simple Homeschool.

She’s the author of the books Organized Simplicity and One Bite at a Time: 52 Projects for Making Life Simpler. Her third book, Notes from a Blue Bike, will hit bookstores February 2014.

Tsh and her family currently live in Bend, Oregon.

We bring you a loyal, thoughtful, passionate community of readers.

78,000+ Twitter followers

25,000+ Pinterest followers

47,000+ Facebook fans

700,000+ monthly pageviews

368,000+ unique visitors

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“Sometimes I stumble upon a blog that knocks me off my feet. The Art of Simple* is that blog. ...I am not a mom, but I’m in love with this blog. ...I love the way the blog is organized and designed. I love the simple writing and inspiring ideas.” - Leslie Judson, HGTV

“Pragmatic and nurturing, The Art of Simple* is my go-to blog for learning how to manage my home with effi ciency and grace. The inspiration you’ll fi nd there is like vitamins for weary homemakers.” - Julia Cho, Apartment Therapy

“It’s no wonder that The Art of Simple* has such a large, loyal fan base: the content is both phenomenal and relevant. We were thrilled to partner with them, and found that the traffi c generated by our ad exceeded our expectations by far.” - Lisa Albrecht, Laundry Tree

“I consider Tsh my blogging mentor. Tsh is the most intentional, organized and forward thinking blogger that I know. She is highly infl uential and has earned the trust of thousands of people. I consider it a privilege to be associated with her on any level.” - Myquillyn Smith, The Nester

“[This] easy-to-navigate site is loaded with tips for clearing clutter, getting healthy dinners on the table, paring down paperwork, and fi nding time for yourself.” - Better Homes & Gardens

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Big or small, The Art of Simple has a place for you.

Above the fold, we’ve partnered with Federated Media, the most trusted ad network on the Internet.

Below the fold, we will work with you directly to create a customized ad campaign.

Each ad slot is sold according to the previous month’s impressions and includes:

• a static creative ad

• a text link ad in the feed footer (visible to readers who subscribe via email or RSS)

•a mention in a Weekend Links post during your month of purchase

•a pin of one of your products of our choosing

Want to learn more about advertising with The Art of Simple?

ad managerCaroline TeSelleads@theartofsimple.net

founder & editor-in-chief

Tsh Oxenreider@tsh

managing editorKatie Fox

business managerKyle Oxenreider

@kyleoxen

We look forward to hearing from you!