Choosing to go against the grain isn’t always easy. If you want to live simply in a culture focused on consumerism, you may need to make some adjustments. How to Live Simply in a Culture Focused on Consumerism Whether you are having to live more simply because of life circumstances or because it is just…
Summer will be here before you know it. If you haven’t created a summer bucket list yet, here are some ideas of simple and frugal fun summer activities for kids. Many of them are great for the whole family. Thanks to my girls who helped me come up with this list. Simple and frugal fun…
After decluttering your home, it’s tough to decide what to do with everything you don’t want to keep. If you’re considering trying to sell some of your stuff, read on for what you need to consider before selling your clutter. What You Need to Consider When Selling Your Clutter: 1. Have realistic expectations One important…
Many people who have read my blog or who have heard my thoughts on clutter would describe me as a minimalist. While I don’t have a problem with that, I’ve chosen to focus on simplicity, not minimalism. Here’s why. 3 Reasons I Focus on Simplicity, Not Minimalism Qualifications First and foremost, I have too much…
Learn how to make an easy mason jar soap dispenser. Soon you’ll be well on your way to enjoying cleaning your hands. Please note that these instructions will work for foam soap (as pictured), gel soap, dish soap, and lotion. How to make an easy mason jar soap dispenser I love doing quick and simple…
Inside: Learn the common reasons for clutter and how to overcome them and let go of the excess. What stands between you and your beautifully simplified life? Clutter. Why we hang onto it varies from person to person. However, some answers I see repeated often so let’s talk about the reasons you keep clutter and…
During spring break, my kids were talking and planning for the upcoming summer. The break from school switched them into vacation mode and they continued to ask me question after question about what we would be doing this summer. Surprise kids! We’re going to plan a simple slow summer this year. What a plan for…
So why am I talking about This Is Us? I happen to be a super fan of the show to the point that I even include it on my About Me page. And as I finished watching season 3 recently, I considered how many life lessons can be learned from This Is Us. When I…
Inside: Overwhelmed by the things your partner wants to keep? Here’s how to declutter when your spouse doesn’t want to. I often ask people what their biggest challenge is with decluttering. A response I commonly hear is having a spouse who isn’t on board. I’ve also worked with clients who wanted me to declutter their…
A guest post by Rose Morrison Inside: Learn ten ways clutter increases stress in your life to get motivated to begin decluttering. Life can get busy, so cleaning up your home and office space doesn’t always make your daily to-do list. Messes can build up while you’re shuttling kids to after-school activities or meeting up…
