Are you are just starting on your simplicity journey or have you been decluttering for a while and finally feel like you’ve gotten a handle on things? In any case, let’s explore various types of clutter and how to simplify your life. How to Simplify Your Life Simplicity by definition is plain, natural and easy to…
Do you know what your why is? Your why is the driving force behind everything that you do. It’s your purpose. Your why If you haven’t taken the time to discover your why, I invite you to now. This will take some time and some thought. It might not be easy. But what could be…
This past year I discovered and implemented some ways to simplify meal planning in our home. Turns out these kids want to keep eating…three times a day even. It can be a real pain sometimes. However, there are ways to bring joy back to meal planning. 4 Ways I Simplify Meal Planning: Trade with a…
If you’re anything like me when you’ve decided to declutter you want to just get straight to it. However, I’ve found that while that seems like the obvious thing to do, slowing your roll and starting with this other important step will get you better results. Before you start decluttering, it’s important to know where…
Have you heard of the Buy Nothing Project? A couple of years ago, a few different friends mentioned their local Buy Nothing Facebook groups. At the time, I had no idea what it was so I did some research. Through joining, I have discovered various ways that my Buy Nothing group helps me simplify my…
Have you ever wondered how to help kids who struggle with decluttering? If not, you are fortunate. However, I’m guessing I am not the only person to start out on a decluttering journey with not everyone in my house on board. As I am working through this with my kids, I have figured out a…
When was the last time you went on a retreat? I had not been on a retreat since I was in college. For many moms, myself included, it is hard to take the time for self-care. However, I was able to go on a retreat and learned about self-care, solitude, and community. Shortly after we…
How often do you receive gifts you don’t want? If it happens fairly often, let me offer you these simple tips on how to get gifts you want. May is a month of celebrations in my house. My birthday and Mother’s Day are both in May and sometimes my birthday falls on mother’s day and…
Hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”) has become a buzzword in the last couple of years. If you haven’t heard of hygge, then let me fill you in on the quick definition of what it is. Hygge is a Danish word that encompasses the idea of being cozy and content. What does hygge look like? An example…
Did you know that the average American household has 300,000 things (LA Times) and that the average size of an American home has almost tripled in the past 60 years (NPR & CNN)? Our nation isn’t exactly on a journey towards simplicity… It is crazy to think how much our culture has changed from our grandparents’ generation…
