How to Declutter and Organize the Garage
The garage… it tends to be the dumping ground of all the things we don’t actually want to deal with. Whether that’s things we need to rehome, items that need to be taken to the dump, or decisions that we just don’t want to make, so we set them aside and hope the old adage…
Read Full PostClean With Me: join me as I clean the house!
Want to see how minimalism makes a typical Saturday cleaning time easier? Having less means I don’t have to spend as much time managing, moving, sorting, organizing, maintaining or cleaning stuff.
Read Full Post2020 in 2020 Decluttering Challenge
So, you’ve been thinking of simplifying and need some motivation to make serious changes this year, right? Here’s my challenge to you: Get rid of 2,020 items in 2020. Back in 2008, I was overwhelmed, and my emotional state was controlled by the cluttery-chaos that ruled my life. There was stuff everywhere. So…
Read Full PostMenu planning for the holidays and how to keep it simple
Planning out meals ahead of time definitely takes work, but it saves labor as well as mental energy in the long run. The easiest way I have found to do this is to sit down and write out all the meals your family enjoys. If you can’t think of many, ask the kids. For my…
Read Full PostHow do you tell your bossy mom you got rid of her gifts without feeling guilt?
I recently had a webinar and someone asked this question: “How do you tell your bossy mom you got rid of her gifts without feeling guilt?” And I wanted to answer it here because I’ve been asked this question frequently. Don’t try to control what someone else will feel First off, you need to know:…
Read Full PostHow to get into the “zone” and get stuff done
Tricks that I use to get into my zone. What I do to get ready so I have a decent day and accomplish things that I want to accomplish. It doesn’t matter if it’s decluttering, cleaning, organizing, writing, just feeling better about the day, if I want to accomplish something, it helps to set myself…
Read Full PostMinimalism Can Help You Conquer Your Fears
Minimalism helped me face my fears. First off, getting rid of stuff made me realize I don’t have to fear not being prepared. How many times have you decided to keep something “just in case?” I had this idea that I had to hold onto things in case I needed them. But that is a fear-based decision.…
Read Full PostHow the 5-Second Rule will help you gain control of your home
Mel Robbins came up with the 5-Second Rule to help herself get out of a very dark place in her life. I read her book, I’ve watched her videos and I think it’s a wonderful tool to use! Especially when we are overwhelmed with our home and we need to tackle certain projects like decluttering,…
Read Full PostThe One Mental Shift Needed to Simplify your Life
The mental shift that you need to simplify your life… We can make all kinds of changes in our life and our home. We can do some decluttering work and we can do some simplifying work, but to be really effective and to get to where you want to be, you have to do some…
Read Full Post3 Ways Minimalism has Transformed my Life
Minimalism can impact our lives on so many levels. It’s more than the visual appeal, it impacts our relationships and how we handle things emotionally. Minimalism has brought many positive changes into my life, here are just three of them. #1. Emotionally Before minimalism, I was depressed, stressed out, overwhelmed, every negative emotion a person could…
Read Full PostThe Key to Free-time is in the Little Steps
Discipline equals freedom I teach routines. I’m sure you all know it. I hear myself saying over and over that to thrive in your home, create morning and evening routines, and a weekly cleaning routine. The point is to build that into your life, so it’s done at a regular basis and not waiting all week, and…
Read Full PostMenu Planning at its Easiest
We all have been told that menu planning is important- here again, perfectionism can rear its ugly head. We feel like we must have a beautiful printout, or maybe a chalkboard wall in our trendy kitchen. And the list needs to be full of mouth-watering 3-course meals.
Read Full PostSchool Days Morning Routine
We all have routines- whether they are intentional or not, we have them. I’ve had to work hard at making our routines to work for us, instead of against us. Example: Before I would wake up when I had to, often later than the kids. Scramble to get some food in them, run around finding…
Read Full PostDecluttering 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;…
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