Welcome! I’m Michelle Marine, founder of Simplify, Live, Love and a recognized authority in sustainable family living. For over 14 years, I’ve been helping busy families reduce their environmental impact both at home and during their travels, proving that eco-friendly living can be both practical and enjoyable.
Why Trust My Expertise?
My journey to becoming an eco-living expert started early, shaped by twelve formative years living abroad in Germany and Japan. This international perspective opened my eyes to progressive environmental practices long before they became mainstream in the United States. Today, I combine this global viewpoint with hands-on experience to help families like yours make sustainable choices that really work.
Real-World Experience:
- Mother of four well-traveled farm kids
- Built and live in one of America’s most energy-efficient homes
- Manage a thriving 5-acre sustainable hobby farm in Eastern Iowa
- Published author of How to Raise Chickens for Meat (available at Tractor Supply, Amazon, and major booksellers)
- Featured expert on MSN.com, HuffPost, Travel Iowa, and Countryside Magazine
- Featured on Google for Publishers
- Successful entrepreneur running both Simplify, Live, Love and Oak Tree Homes
- MA in English with expertise in clear, practical communication
What Sets Simplify, Live, Love Apart
Unlike general lifestyle blogs, Simplify, Live, Love focuses on practical, tested solutions for eco-conscious families. Every tip, recipe, and travel recommendation comes from real experience โ whether it’s growing food in our extensive garden, raising livestock sustainably, or discovering eco-friendly destinations around the world.
What You’ll Find Here:
- Step-by-step guides to sustainable living
- Family-tested eco-friendly travel advice
- Farm-to-table recipes that actually work for busy families
- Modern homesteading tutorials for any living situation
- Practical tips for reducing your family’s carbon footprint
- Real solutions for sustainable family life
My Commitment to You
At Simplify, Live, Love, we believe that small changes add up to big impact. Whether you’re just starting your eco-friendly journey or looking to deepen your sustainable practices, I’m here to help you:
- Make informed environmental choices that fit your lifestyle
- Travel more sustainably with your family
- Create a healthier home environment
- Build lasting memories while reducing your carbon footprint
- Navigate eco-friendly living without overwhelm
Beyond the Blog
When I’m not creating content for Simplify, Live, Love, you’ll find me:
- Serving as Creative Content Director for our design, build, remodel firm, Oak Tree Homes
- Tending to our sustainable hobby farm with our bees, chickens, pigs, sheep, and goats
- Speaking at sustainable living and travel events
- Developing new resources for eco-conscious families
- Exploring family travel destinations with sustainability in mind
Let’s Connect
Ready to start your journey toward a more sustainable lifestyle? Join our community of eco-conscious families who are making a difference, one small change at a time. Sign up for our newsletter to receive practical tips, tested recipes, and sustainable travel inspiration delivered straight to your inbox.
Remember: Living sustainably doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Together, we’ll find simple, practical ways to make a positive impact on our planet while creating a healthier life for your family.
Michelle Marine in the Media:
- Google for Publishers
- MSN Microsoft Start
- Amazon Author Page
- Roots and Harvest
- Travel Iowa
- Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism
- Linked In
- X (twitter)
- Threads
For brand collaborations & press info, please contact me via email at [email protected].
