I was talking with a friend recently about how her town had a free junk drop off event. She mentioned how she saw people dropping off furniture that appeared to be in great condition. Taking items to the dump may be the easiest option, but it’s not one of the best ways to responsibly donate…
Do you ever come home from vacation feeling like you need another vacation? There are many cases in which some advanced thought and planning will help things run more smoothly. The following tips will help you have a more relaxing vacation. 9 Things to Do to Have a More Relaxing Vacation Plan and book ahead…
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….
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…
Summer will be here before you know it. If you haven’t created a summer bucket list yet, here are some ideas of simple and frugal fun summer activities for kids. Many of them are great for the whole family. Thanks to my girls who helped me come up with this list. Simple and frugal fun…
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…
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…
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…
I recently finished reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to change their habits (and who doesn’t??). In it, you’ll learn how simple Atomic Habits create big results. Atomic habits are small changes that together cause a large impact. When you slightly improve various aspects of your life…
Today The Simplicity Habit turned one! Here are some lessons I have learned in the first year of blogging. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of the journey this past year. Lessons learned in the first year of blogging: The success stories you hear about are the exception It’s a marathon, not a…
