Archive for October 2015
Declutter Your Physical Goods And Fulfill Your Life Purpose
There is a reason we are on this earth. There is a reason we are all different, with different gifts, talents and abilities. But for many of us, we don’t believe we have the time to live out our purpose. Maybe you aren’t even sure what your purpose is… I can tell you what it’s NOT:…
Read Full PostInspiration To: Declutter The Toys
Getting rid of the toys has a draw to many in the minimalist movement. Many parents are finding that the toy situation is overwhelming to them as well as to their children. I loved how Denaye walks through each step of creating a wonderful play space for her son that fosters imagination. And you know…
Read Full PostPersonal Touch and Simplicity in Gift Giving For Everyone on Your List (Here's how)
If you find yourself in a position where you need to give gifts to a variety of people, but don’t want to spend a lot of time shopping, then I have the perfect lifehack for you: Gift baskets! For many years when I thought of giving gift baskets, I could imagine all the work involved,…
Read Full Post20 Meaningful Christmas Gifts That Don’t Break The Bank
As your focus turns towards the upcoming holiday season, commit to giving with more intentionality, gifts that truly do celebrate the person receiving the gifts. It is the thought that counts. Put thought into your gift-giving and you will win every time! Time. Yes, that’s right- the gift of time. Set up a coffee date,…
Read Full PostPractical Tips To Organizing Children’s Rooms
When you are organizing a child’s room, the more streamlined it is, the more likely kids are to follow through with keeping it clean and organized. After you declutter the toys, figure out the general path the kids take through their rooms, so you know where to place different organizational tools. Hooks, hooks, everywhere!…
Read Full PostFree Printable: 5 Minute Decluttering Tasks
Throughout the day we all have little bits of time- 5 minutes here, 5 minutes there. It never seems like enough time to complete an entire project- especially when we feel overrun with clutter. But every 5 minutes of diligent work brings you that much closer to a more clutter-free home. To become clutter-free, it’s…
Read Full PostNon-Candy Trick-or-Treat Options
As we approach Halloween this topic is coming up more and more. Many parents are looking for alternatives; some for the Teal Pumpkin Project (offering alternatives, for children who have food allergies), and some are just tired of the unhealthy excess of refined sweeteners and food dyes. As an environmentalist, I am bothered by the amount of plastic…
Read Full PostYes You Can Ditch Your Cable! (Even if you like watching TV.)
“I would have saved over $1000 since Levi was born!” My friend exclaimed as my husband programmed her TV to the very-adequate free channels available with a $26 antenna in her small mountain town. “I only signed up for cable to entertain the kids while I was resting after having a newborn. If I…
Read Full PostWeekend Inspiration: Simple Living Articles
How to Design a Simple Life “You don’t need to minimize yourself right out of a life. Design the life you want to live, no more and no less.” Melissa Wilken’s walks us through asking the right questions about the type of life we want to live; not just looking at physical possessions, but every aspect…
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