One of the reasons we put off things, like decluttering, is because we feel like we don’t have a lot of time for them. But what if I told you how to declutter your home fast and feel really good about the results? It’s easy to be intimidated by tasks that feel overwhelming. However, I’ve…
Inside: Looking for last-minute gift ideas that aren’t junk? Get a gift quickly using one of these ideas! As the days tick down to Christmas (and if your kids are anything like mine, they are constantly reminding you), are you feeling stressed or happy? I know for many the feeling is both. If you still…
Inside: Use these winter self-care ideas to beat the winter blues this year and make yourself a little happier! Let’s get real here. Winters can be really tough. The weather can have a huge impact on our emotional well-being, and the fact that it gets dark so early in the day certainly doesn’t make things…
Inside: If you want to keep your kitchen clutter-free, these are the minimalist kitchen essentials that you need. Some people love cooking and others well, don’t. One thing that can make cooking altogether uninspiring is clutter. If your kitchen is cluttered and you can’t find the necessary tools you need, cooking quickly becomes a frustrating…
In life, we have a way of assuming things will go as we planned. We have traditions we try to maintain and sometimes life gets in the way. That can happen in a variety of ways, but in 2020 it’s happening to us all collectively at the same time. Today I wanted to talk about…
The way you start and end your days matters. Do you take the time to slow down, get present in your life, and reflect on what you’re grateful for? Here’s how practicing gratitude will improve your life. Why Practicing Gratitude is Especially Important Now In my forty years, I’ve never seen so much go down…
This year has thrown so many curveballs. Many people are more stressed than they’ve ever been before. This is why you should embrace hygge in your life right now. Today let’s look at what hygge is, why to embrace hygge right now, and how you can add more hygge to your home and life. What…
Inside: Why are the holidays stressful? Learn why they are and how you can stress less this holiday season! How would you describe your typical holiday season? Is it full of joy or more stressful than you’d like? If the holidays have you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, use the tips in this post to find…
This has been an unusual year, but that’s why we have found it even more important to enjoy some the best simple and frugal fall family activities. We’ve already done some of these activities and look forward to doing more of them. My kids are often looking forward to the next holiday, birthday, or vacation….
A guest post from Heidi Barr of 12 Tiny Things Has anyone noticed that days lately are pretty tech-heavy? Trying to stay connected during this time of social distancing means more screens than ever for many of us, which means we also need to also find more ways to take a tech break. Being able…
