Sometimes positive thinking can be hard, but it doesn't have to be. From the recipe for a homemade herbal bath to quick and easy recommendations for an instant room makeover, the suggestions collected in this book offer a new appreciation for the everyday activities that nurture and comfort you. Rediscover the pleasures our grandparents knew when life was quieter and slower: a time when pleasures were made, not bought, and enjoyed all the more because of it. Organized seasonally and full of touching stories, practical tips, and dozens of satisfying crafts, Simple Pleasures is both a guide to and a celebration of the art of living well. Inside Simple Pleasures, find motivational tips and learn how to: Make your own perfume and body lotion, Create old-fashioned sachets, Bake the world's best cookies Book jacket.