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…
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…
If you’ve been bitten by the organizing bug, fight the temptation to run to your nearest Container Store, Ikea, or Target. Before buying anything, think through how to create the best organizational system for your home. It will save you time and money. Declutter first Also, if you haven’t decluttered yet, start there. I talk…
Why is spring cleaning a thing? Seriously, who invented this? I’m guessing I am not alone in not liking to clean my house. Fortunately, along the way, I’ve discovered some tips on how to make cleaning your house almost enjoyable. I’m always amazed and impressed with people who mop their floors daily. I find it…
Dwelling by Melissa Michaels (of The Inspired Room) will make you see self-care differently. Self-care or self-love have become buzzwords lately. Most people seem to agree that self-care is important, but there are very different definitions of what it should look like. After reading Dwelling you’ll see self-care differently. If you’ve seen my favorite books…
