Hint: how to have a less busy schedule this school year will involve saying ‘no’ on repeat. As we get ready to head into a new school year, life tends to get busier. After what was hopefully a slower summer, people head into fall full force. The respite of summer quickly turns into the chaos…
Everyone’s journey to live more intentionally will look different. On my journey, I noticed 5 things I needed to work on if I wanted to figure out how to live more intentionally. 5 Tips on How to Live More Intentionally: 1. Look at what you have in your home Our homes should be a place…
Inside: Learn the five best ways to responsibly donate your clutter. They’ll help keep your items out of a landfill and get them in the hands of people who will use them. I was talking with a friend recently about how her town had a free junk drop off event. She mentioned how she saw…
In life, at some point, we all will receive a gift we do not like or want. It may be something for you or for your kids. Here are 5 tips for how to deal with unwanted gifts when you’re trying to maintain a decluttered home. How to Deal With Unwanted Gifts Use these tips…
Inside: Learn what frugal decluttering is and how to practice it in your home. For those on a tight budget, decluttering can be a little different. It may not feel as easy to let go of things. With rising gas prices and the increasing cost of food and goods, more people are cost-conscious these days….
Inside: Learn why it’s important to choose a life you can afford and how to live within your means. The realities of life and money aren’t always fun. It’s tempting to buy things we want and that marketers tell us we deserve. But living beyond your means doesn’t end in happiness. It’s important to choose…
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…
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…
