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…
Reading these shocking statistics on clutter was a bit of a wake-up call for me. While I don’t personally identify with all of them (I’m bringing down those shopping averages), it’s clear that our nation isn’t exactly on a journey towards simplicity… It is crazy to think how much our culture has changed from our…
