{"id":11568,"date":"2015-07-10T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2015-07-10T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=11568"},"modified":"2015-07-08T13:29:13","modified_gmt":"2015-07-08T17:29:13","slug":"downsizing-for-happiness-explored-at-lifetree-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/downsizing-for-happiness-explored-at-lifetree-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Downsizing for Happiness Explored at Lifetree Caf\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How to have a happier life by getting rid of stuff will be discussed at Lifetree Caf\u00e9 on Thursday, July 9 from 7:00\u20138:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Lifetree event, titled \u201cUpsizing Life by Downsizing Stuff: Living Large in an 84sq. ft. House,\u201d features a filmed interview with Dee Williams, author of the best-selling book, The Big Tiny.<\/p>\n

\u201cI live in a tiny house. It\u2019s 84 square feet, which is less square feet than a parking spot,\u201d says Williams. \u201cDownsizing allowed me to step away from a $250,000 mortgage, high utility bills, and feeling a bit lost in life\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants will get practical tips for getting rid of stuff, and see how one woman downsized to owning less than 300 items to maximize the amount of space in her life.<\/p>\n

Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Caf\u00e9 is located in the Bachwell at 116 N. Washington Street, Van Wert, Ohio.<\/p>\n

Please enter through the Court Street entrance. Parking is available in the Courthouse lots.<\/p>\n

Lifetree Caf\u00e9 is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to First United Methodist Church at 419-238-0631 or firstchurch@wcoil.com.<\/p>\n

Topic for July 16 will be \u201cModern Romance.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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