Decluttering the Boy’s Room – With Video!
Since we decluttered my daughter’s room a month ago, I’ve been talking to the boys about it being their turn. The room was to the point that they didn’t know what to do with the stuff. To clean up they would shove everything in an available box and stick it in the corner. It was a mess…
Read Full PostHow minimalism helps in times of crisis
This is a guest post from Marie, a reader who wanted to share what motivated her to jump into minimalism. It’s in times of crisis when we realize how much minimalism really eases stress. Hi, I’m Marie and I am a recovering over-packer. Show of hands, anyone else? Packing used to be my nemesis. I would make…
Read Full PostTween Room Declutter – With Video Inspiration
Getting kids to clean and declutter their own spaces can be a challenge, but it’s such an important life skill that we need to teach them! In the video above, my tween daughter decluttered her room and was willing to share how we work through it. Here are 6 tips to help you through the…
Read Full PostMinimalism isn’t the Gospel
Please note: If any part of Christianity is offensive to you, feel free to skip this article. I also know that people will disagree with what I say, but please be respectful of each other in the comments. ❤️ I’ve been thinking about this for some time and finally have gotten fed up to the…
Read Full PostHow to Respond When People are Offended by Your Minimalist Lifestyle
Minimalism is the best thing that’s happened to you in a long time. And when something that great happens to you, who do you naturally want to tell? Yep, family and friends.
Read Full PostPowerful Decluttering Ideas That Will Change Your Home
Are you sick and tired of looking around at the clutter all over your home? And want a drastic difference today? Here are six powerful ways to accomplish that change you’ve been longing for.
Read Full PostHow to Clear the Clutter and Get Organized
It seems like we shouldn’t need to ask how to do this, doesn’t it? But people are asking. I asked. I didn’t know how to clear the clutter and keep an organized home. And I thought something was wrong with me- aren’t I supposed to know it? No. Some people learned from their parents;…
Read Full Post2019 in 2019 Decluttering Challenge
Let this be the year you simplify and turn your home from a cluttered, overflowing space into a clean, organized and joyful oasis! Let this be the year you embrace minimalism (or at least a form of it) and devote the time you want to, to those things that are a real priority for you! Let this be the year you halt clutter in…
Read Full PostHow Tiny Living Benefits the Whole Family
The following is a guest post from Molli of the Tiny House Society. Have you heard about tiny living? It involves a simple, minimalist way of living in a house that’s usually no more than 500 square feet and built on wheels or a foundation. While a simple Google search will tell you everything you…
Read Full PostHow-to: Declutter And Organize Your Craft Room
I store my craft supplies in the basement when they are not in use and each time I pack them away, I try to do a quick clean out so I’ll be more excited about pulling them out again. Because when the mood strikes and I want to pull out my sewing machine, if there is…
Read Full Post4 Meaningful Ways to Simplify Your Life
What does it even mean to “simplify” your life? I remember as a kid my mom called things “dwaddle” that was a useless activity but took a considerable amount of time. For me, simplifying my life means cutting out all the dwaddle. It means: Getting rid of the pile of junk mail that I was moving every time…
Read Full PostEasy! 6 Steps to Become a Minimalist When You Have a Family
The more people you have in your home, the more challenging it is to embrace a minimalist lifestyle: unless you can get everyone on board. This is going to vary significantly from family to family, with different preferences, personalities and ages there is no one-size-fits-all way of approaching minimalism or getting the rest of the…
Read Full PostHow to Experience Minimalism Before Going All-In
Has minimalism been appealing to you, but you’re just not sure if you can get rid of enough to live as a minimalist? Testing the ropes before going all in can be helpful for the family too. A couple years ago, I conducted an experiment with my littlest children by packing up most of the…
Read Full PostInspiring Minimalist Family RV Tour
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Merissa, who has kindly offered to share some images of her home with us: What square footage do you have and how many people live in your home? We have roughly 350 square feet and there are 5 of us in our family. We live full time in…
Read Full PostHow to Keep a Clean House
Keeping a clean house is a two-part task: Regular cleaning Eliminating the excess You can’t have one without the other, or you’ll find yourself exhausted, frustrated and overwhelmed. Regular cleaning is basic maintenance – do the dishes, wipe the counters, etc. The daily portion of regular house maintaining doesn’t need to be detailed or take…
Read Full PostHow I Ditched Perfection and Set Homemakerish Goals
The following is a guest post from Kendra Hennessy 💗 As a young mom, I wasn’t always a fan of the word homemaking. I had bought into the idea that homemaking needed to be difficult and feel like servitude. The word itself felt antiquated and, when mixed with the “do it all and have it…
Read Full PostThe Secret to a Perfect Minimalist Style Home is Easier Than You Think
Think of a hotel room, it has what you need, it’s normally decorated enough to make the space feel comfortable and homey. It has enough furniture to meet your needs, but not so much that the space feels crowded. Though your home is going to feel more home-like than a hotel room, the hotel industry has…
Read Full Post3 Tricks to Keeping the Counters Decluttered and Clean
Clutter-free and sparkling clean counters in the kitchen are so inviting. It means you can jump right into whatever project you have in mind, easily begin cooking a meal or feel free to invite your neighbor in to share a cup of coffee. Keeping the counters clear isn’t simply a once-and-done task, it’s three-fold: changing habits,…
Read Full PostCharming 90-Year-Old Farmhouse Minimalist Home Tour
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Elisabeth, who has kindly offered to share some images of her home with us: What square footage do you have and how many people live in your home? Currently, we have 1100 square feet for two adults and our three living children. We plan to expand a…
Read Full PostHow to Minimize Your Lifestyle and Reduce Stress
I can recall the feeling so clearly: We had decided to remodel the kitchen, and since we didn’t know how to do any of the work, a friend, Phil, was helping us out. Now, I want you to keep in mind what Phil was like: Around 60 years old, his wife kept an immaculate house,…
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