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…
I love reading other people’s perspectives and insights on how to live a simpler life. This lineup is my list of the best blogs on simple living, minimalism, and decluttering. I hope you’ll be as inspired by them as I have been. They are listed in no particular order. Enjoy. Best blogs on simple living,…
We all attempt to multitask. Sometimes it is a necessity (particularly when you have small children). However, I’ve learned that multitasking often produces poor results. If you want to be more productive, you need to focus. A few weeks ago I tried an experiment. My husband was taking our daughters to do a project at…
A guest post by Amanda Warfield of Live Organized, Live Simple I’m not a mom myself, but due to the nature of my day job (I’m a preschool teacher), I spend a lot of time around moms. And the complaint that I hear the most from moms? That they feel like they lose themselves in…
