Some of the greatest pleasures in life also happen to be the simplest. There’s something to be said about snuggling up next to the fire and sipping on some egg nog with good friends and family. In keeping with this (and as you recover from your Boxing Day shopping spree), let’s spin around the blogosphere and keep it simple.

Scott Young has noticed that the world is getting incredibly complex these days, so he reminds us of the power of less. This inspiration comes from a book of the same name by a guy named Leo Babauta. Are you prepared to make more with less?

Tyler Ingram likes to keep things simple and sweet as well, and that’s partly why he finds Twitter useful. Being limited to just 140 characters, you really are forced to get your point across as quickly and efficiently as possible. None of that idle chatter. Just pure substance. That is what Twitter is all about, right? Right…

Fortune Watch always keeps an eye on our money and how it moves about in the market. Given the recent economic downturns, many people are looking to simplify their lives even further, reducing expenses everywhere they can. One of the victims of this trend is our furry friend. Yes, people are giving up pets as the economy falters.

Girlie Geek likes to play video games as much as anyone else, but you would think that the experience is largely confined to other gaming enthusiasts. Not so! Are you gaming during the holidays with your nephews and grandparents? The Nintendo Wii and games like Rock Band really bring the whole family together. Simple entertainment that won’t break the bank.

Daily Writing Tips addresses a common salutation that we tend to use when we write any kind of letter, asking if “Dear Sir” and other conventions are too awkward and intimate for business encounters. In the end, keeping it simple with these accepted conventions is probably the best idea.