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Simple, Clutter-Free Living
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 …
When’s the last time you took a break? When I started my path to simple living, it was to initially consume less. However, I soon realized my desire to consume less also meant to be distracted less. I wanted more time to focus on the things that mattered. That’s really what it’s all about, right? …
The powerful benefits of decluttering your home. It’s not just about cleaning up. The benefits of decluttering go well beyond just a clean home. It’s not even the act of giving up stuff that benefits you. It’s the act of clearing out all the excess that makes you wish life were simpler, easier. If you …
Looking for a few simple living Facebook pages to follow and influence the overall feel of your feed? Or maybe you are trying to embrace a simpler life or a more minimalistic life, and you wish to connect with like-minded people on these simple living-inspired Facebook pages to encourage you on your journey. Whether you …
Eight years ago, while pregnant and with a baby at home, I was standing in a line wrapped around a department store at 3 AM, doing the pee dance and waiting for some unknown great deal. Looking back, it was utterly ridiculous and unnecessary torture for my always full bladder. I had a plan, …
The weather is turning colder (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere), and it’s a time to start settling in. I love this time of year. Not only are the trees and plants preparing for winter and a time of rest, so are we. It’s easy to get caught up in all …
How do you declutter before the holidays? Holidays are stressful enough. Then, we had a whole bunch of excess to the mix. The holidays are the source of sooooo much excess. We buy more food, watch the piles of gifts continuously stream into our homes, and our calendars fill up while our obligations grow exponentially. …
Clutter can cause anxiety. It may not be the root cause of it, but it certainly doesn’t help. I battle with anxiety, and I hate it. I hate that my worries and my emotions can dictate my mood and general well-being. Decluttering didn’t cure my anxiety, but having a clutter-free home has greatly reduced my …
I jokingly say my husband is clutter blind. I’m a firm believer some are more bothered by clutter than others. I don’t just love a clean home. I thrive in one. When the house is a mess, I feel like a mess. What is clutter-blindness? Clutter-blindness is a person’s inability to see clutter in a …
A 30-day clothes decluttering challenge may be the answer if you are wondering how to declutter too many clothes, and you aren’t sure where to start. It’s time to declutter your closets and clothes with this monthly decluttering challenge! Don’t forget to download the FREE 30 day clothes decluttering challenge PDF found at the bottom …
Do you ever wonder, “How do I make a room look less cluttered?” Use the flat surface clutter rule to declutter your kitchen counters, bathroom counters, floors and other flat surfaces in your home once and for all. Clutter-free surfaces will instantly transform the look of a room! The flat surface clutter rule was probably …
As moms, most of us have those cleaning hacks that are our go-to options for messes. I asked my readers what their best cleaning hacks were and these are the responses that I got. Some are hilarious, some are really great ideas, and some are both! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. …
Do you need to declutter your phone apps? I didn’t think so, not at first anyway. Technology is fantastic. Technology allows us to carry around a phone, calculator, camera, and even a miniature-sized computer. One of my favorite things about my cell phone is the ability to use an app for just about everything. There’s …
Are you decluttering for a move sometime soon? Know someone who is? Start here. Check out these helpful hints to get your home decluttered before moving, whether it’s a local move or a cross-country move. Start early If you are wanting to declutter before moving, start early, if at all possible. This luxury doesn’t always exist, …
My clutter is invisible. It has become part of the landscape of my home, and I didn’t even see it happening. We are getting ready to move, and my realtor said, “Just declutter and then we will get pictures.” I about spit out my tea. My realtor is a friend. She knows I blog about …
Simple Living is one of my favorite things. It even helped me be able to quit my job so I could stay home with my kids. I can’t help but want to share more about simple living since it means so much to me! It’s time to stop living life in the fast lane and …
Have you ever felt like your days are too busy? Like you needed to slow down in life, but really, who has time for that?! How to slow down in life with just a few extra minutes each day: Don’t tackle the whole list. Maybe pick just one suggestion you can implement into your …
Minimalism is one of my favorite subjects to discuss because of the joy I feel from living with less. I always want others to feel joy and happiness, thus I compiled this fantastic list of quotes about minimalism; I hope they bring you as much joy and encouragement on your minimalist journey as they do …
It’s been a crazy few weeks at my house. I’ve been needing a little extra inspiration lately so I decided to put together this post to help anyone who is needing that extra little lift to their spirits or needs a little happiness in their life. Enjoy! Related Post: Declutter to Drastically Reduce Anxiety and …
It’s birthday month in our house. We celebrate both my kids’ birthdays this month, so gift giving is at the front of my mind. How much should I spend on birthday gifts for my children? Will a simple birthday gift be enough? Should we have a big elaborate party? It’s all about the kiddos…not …
After we declutter, sometimes it can be difficult to know how or where to get rid of our unwanted items. Here are several genius ideas for getting rid of your clutter, even if you don’t have a big truck or much help. 1 – Charity pick-up options, often veteran charities Look around in your …
Even mention the words “declutter” or “clean-out” in your household, and there’s a good chance your family will give you a death stare that dares you to even think about touching their stuff. I get it. I would like to say this is something I’ve conquered completely. That I’m going to give you all the …
Sentimental clutter is the most emotional clutter we are forced to work through when decluttering our homes. We face feelings of guilt, hurt, heart-longing, and floods of memories. When you are decluttering the hard stuff, there’s a single question you can ask yourself to help you push through the debate on whether to keep something …
