Declutter
The Clutter-Depression-Anxiety Cycle: How to Stop It
I shared my personal journey from clutter and depression and I was blown away by the number of people who are in the same place or came from that same place of clutter and emotional turmoil. It’s a vicious cycle: anxiety or depression can lead to a cluttery home and a cluttery home can lead to depression and more…
Read MoreDecluttering Sentimental Items
After we’ve gotten rid of all the meaningless stuff around the house, decluttering starts to get a little harder. We have to start thinking about the items that aren’t used, but we’ve kept because someone special gave it to us, or owned it or for whatever reason we felt guilt at the idea of…
Read MoreHow to Make a Real Food Pantry
The nice thing about being a real foodie, is that it takes up so much less pantry space! And a pantry filled with jars of ingredients is quite beautiful. A Pantry should be a place that when you look into it, your imagination takes off. It should inspire you to cook Your pantry should be uplifting. Let’s make…
Read MoreWhy You Should NOT Have a Garage Sale
Many times when decluttering a home, it’s easy to think “I need to store this in the garage and have a garage sale in a couple of months.” Sure, it’s a tempting thought. But let me give you some reasons why you shouldn’t: 1. Having a garage sale means all the clutter you’ve been…
Read More2014 in 2014 Decluttering Challenge
Do you want to make a dent in the amount of possessions you have? Last year 628 people downloaded the decluttering chart. Let’s beat it this year! Are you ready to get rid of 2014 things? Come and join the challenge!! Subscribe to the Nourishing Minimalism Mailing List and receive a free printable chart! Each…
Read More2013 in 2013 Decluttering Challenge
Do you want to make a dent in the amount of possessions you have? Are you ready to get rid of 2013 things this year? Would you like to see less of this? Come and join the challenge!! Subscribe to the Nourishing Minimalism Mailing List and receive a free printable chart! Each time you get…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Get Rid of Your China Cabinet!
If you are already a minimalist, you probably don’t have one of these, and if you have decided to strive for a minimalist life, then it’s time to think through each piece of furniture you own and its usefulness. Being a minimalist is about being honest. Removing all the things that mask who you really…
Read MoreDecluttering: Books, Part II
Guest post by Jennifer Ries. If you missed it, please read Part I here. ~~~~ In Part I we discussed how to decide what stays and goes when decluttering your personal library. Now, we’ll talk about doing right by your beloved books. Give your books new life Books in good condition can live new and…
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