Happy Simple Mom
Simple, Clutter-Free Living
Find ways to embrace boredom and discover why it’s good for you. I’m a big advocate for encouraging my kids to be bored. Boredom fosters creativity, and with technology today, there’s a shortage of creativity with many kids. However, as grownups, we’ve got problems in the boredom department too. We simply don’t know how to …
Giving when you have nothing may seem like an impossible ideal. However, what if there were ways you could make a positive impact on the world without any financial limitations? It’s totally possible to give, even when you don’t have any money. The power of compassion is not limited, even when your pockets are empty, …
Enter the great decluttering dilemma: Should you sell or donate your clutter? Do you sell your clutter for a bit of extra cash (I mean, things are expensive these days!), or should you opt for the compassionate route of donating it to those in need? It’s a question that stirs the hearts and minds of …
Need the perfect gift idea? Check out these outdoor toys for kids! In an age dominated by digital devices and screens, it’s more important than ever to inspire children to step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and take part in the joys of outdoor play. As we simplified our lives and decluttered the toy …
Do you ever feel like saving money is out of reach? It could be that in our days of technology where things are fast and furious, we’ve forgotten how to slow down and keep things simple. Turns out, living a simple life actually leads to money-saving too. Even our phones have turned into this huge …
Where do you start when overwhelmed by decluttering? Believe it or not, there’s a bit of an order or steps you should take when decluttering your home. Will the clutter police show up if you declutter out of order? Nope. However, you may create yourself unnecessary heartache, messes, or even give up before you even …
Meal planning for beginners… I wish it existed when I first learned to “cook”, if you can even call it that! (I literally set our kitchen cabinets on fire once while boiling water. Oh, how far I’ve come!) If ever there was a time to learn how to meal plan, it’s now. Groceries are EXPENSIVE. …
Can you really declutter in ten minutes a day? Is that even reasonable to suggest?! You bet ya. If you declutter in ten minutes a day, you won’t see overnight results. In fact, you may feel like you are spinning your wheels with no progress at all. There’s magic to daily decluttering though. Slow and …
Ready to declutter with a touch of ADHD flair? Let’s dive into the (somewhat) organized chaos and learn how to declutter with ADHD. The Challenges of Decluttering with ADHD Decluttering with ADHD can make things…slow. Well, maybe not slow, but inefficient. via GIPHY As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post …
What if you only have cracks in your day, chronic pain, or no motivation but still want to declutter quickly? The answer may be easy 10-minute decluttering tasks, one of my favorite quick decluttering strategies. These are the time-saving decluttering ideas you do while dinner is cooking, when your little one is taking a bath, …
Feeling the need for a little digital detox? Our phones and screens are such a blessing at times. I know my greatest love for my phone is that I no longer get lost!! However, screens sometimes take from us way more often than they are giving. We are losing the ability to make connections with …
Have you ever had a season where the “shoulda”s make you feel like you simply aren’t doing enough? I should be doing XYZ at home. I should be more available for my family. I should make healthier meals. I should scroll on my phone less. I should reach out to that friend more often. I …
As summer approaches, I’m always looking for free activities to do with my family, that don’t cost me any money, help create memories, and fill the gaps in our days. You could go shopping. I used to do that a lot before simplifying. It was something to do. I would go buy all the things …
Dear Sweet Friend, Don’t clean your house for me. Don’t skip inviting me over because your house isn’t clean. Don’t be embarrassed when I show up unannounced or last minute. Don’t be stressed because you ran out of time to pick up. Yes, I like a clean house. I like MY house to be clean. …
Want to declutter your home this year? The first step is to stop clutter from ever entering it. It doesn’t matter how much you declutter. If you don’t prevent the inflow of clutter, you won’t ever see a difference. You will be pulling stuff from the bottom of the pile while simultaneously adding to the …
Embracing minimalism and less clutter has been my journey, not the journey of my family. In fact, prior to embracing a more minimalist lifestyle, I realized my kids may have been (dare I say it)…spoiled. Let’s take for example the “summer without bubbles.” I watched in horror one afternoon as my four-year-old daughter gleefully dumped …
Is there a right way to practice minimalism with kids? What are the benefits of being a minimalist family? You’ve probably seen the extreme tv shows and blogs, and you may have even thought to yourself, there is no way we could be a minimalist family. I hear you, as I was there too. …
Need to declutter your home but have no idea where to start? There are three simple secrets that make such a daunting task seem a whole lot more doable. Getting started decluttering your home can be tricky, especially when you have piles of things on your counters, floors, and stuffed into your closet. This post …
Yes, you can declutter your books. Before you say, “Nope, not doing it,” please stick around. It might not be as painful as you think! I love books. I cram them onto as many bookshelves as I can fit into my home. They are literally squeezed in on the shelves. No bookshelf decor for me. …
Ok mama, time for some tough love. You need to get help with the chores at home. You deserve help. This free chore chart printable may get you one step closer to getting that help. I don’t care if you are a stay at home mom, working mom or a single mom. It is time …
Some people would say my life of living with less stuff has led me to be deprived of nice things. For example, my car hits 200k miles this week. I’m super excited. It’s the first vehicle I’ve bought and kept alive that long without giving up on it. It’s “mama’s truck”. It’s a beast. I …
Start living a simpler life with less stuff and start creating space in your life for memories to be made rather than taking up more and more space in your home. If clutter and unused items are taking over your home, robbing your wallet of your hard-earned dollars, and generally making your life more difficult, …
Want to give your house a good spring cleaning without feeling overwhelmed? Did you know a clean, tidy home can actually make you feel better? It can lower your anxiety, make you feel energized, and generally put you in a better mood. I’m not saying you should spend your entire spring season doing housework, but …
Have you ever bought a new planner for the new year just to watch it sit and mock you for weeks and months on end? I was talking about this phenomenon with girlfriends recently. We gave it a name. Planner shame. It’s nearly the end of March, and this is the time when planner shame really …
