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Simple, Clutter-Free Living
Learn how to embrace a simple lifestyle and explore minimalism in your home and life.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a big project or goal? Whether it’s starting a garden, decluttering your home, or simply trying to keep your day-to-day life organized, it can be hard to know where to start. The good news is, you don’t have to tackle everything at once. Tiny efforts, done consistently, can lead …
Inside: Tips on how to create a simple Thanksgiving this year. Thanksgiving is a beautiful time of reflection and practicing gratitude. It’s also often a time of overwhelm and stress. The pressure of an extravagant, over-the-top Thanksgiving can often overshadow the true meaning of getting together and feeling grateful for our blessings. Use the following …
You can’t do it all, and sometimes, you simply have to embrace the season of life you are in so you can thrive. Although…that’s all easier said than done. It’s a common misconception today: We are in a world of doing more and doing it faster. I love time management strategies. I love finding little …
Inside: Cell phone etiquette tips so you don’t turn into THAT person, especially while out in public Have you ever been in a public place and felt like you were surrounded by a sea of glowing screens and oblivious users? Don’t be a socially unaware zombie. Here are some simple tips to keep your smartphone …
Inside: If you are feeling overwhelmed by life, these five tasks can help you take care of yourself so you can find a little more clarity and calm. It happens. You’re moving along at what you think is an acceptable pace, and then WHAM. Reality hits. You can’t possibly do everything you thought was possible. …
Need some last minute gift ideas? I get it. The season is crazy busy, you think you have more time, and then BAM. It’s two days before Christmas and you forgot someone essential on your list. I make it my life mission (at least when it comes to gift giving) to not give clutter, and …
Needs vs wants…how confusing the two leads to more clutter. Today, we’re exploring a topic that can truly transform your life – understanding needs vs wants and how it relates to that ever-persistent issue: clutter. Have you ever found yourself surrounded by a sea of stuff, feeling overwhelmed by the mess? Use this guide to …
Curious on how to simplify Christmas gift giving? Try these not-so-trendy but effective methods. It’s almost Black Friday (in the US anyway), and the holiday shopping frenzy is about to begin. Before it gets here, take a moment to consider how you want gift giving to look this year. Do you want gift giving to …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I think my family wishes there was a published gift guide for minimalists. So, here you go! Minimalists generally don’t want more stuff in their house! However, many of their family and friends really, really, really want to give them something to unwrap or something they can use all the time. You can sign up …
Could you survive a year without buying clothes? It sounds extreme. I know. Hear me out. Why would you take on a no spend challenge for a year? Most people don’t set off to take a year long no spend challenge, even if focused on a single category, like clothes. Usually, when you start to …
How much is your storage space costing you? And no, I’m not talking about the storage unit you may or may not have. That’s an easy price to name. You get a bill for it every month. I’m talking about the storage space in your home. However, keep the storage facility bill handy too! You …
