No matter how calm we try to be or how much we try to simplify our lives we somehow always manage to get back to “busy”. Whether it’s a change of seasons, routines, or schedules…it never fails. If the environment around us is practicing “busyness”, we will tend to lean more towards “busyness”, as the environment around us influence us.…
This post contains affiliate links. For more information see disclosures. To be honest I love books! I like holding them, smelling the pages, and being able to turn the pages. It’s one of the things I can’t give up in my de-cluttering. I’ve always wanted a library, and I can say that while my collection doesn’t quite fill a room…
I recently read an article that really made me think about the whole minimalist movement. Unfortunately I cannot remember the name of the article or who wrote it, or else I would link to it here. The premise of the article was that this mother jumped on the minimalist fad bandwagon…and it made her a monster. She recalls one encounter where…
We all lead crazy, busy lives. So much so, that when we actually get peace, quiet, and alone time we don’t know what do to with ourselves. We “go crazy with boredom” – we just can’t settle down, so we run out and fill out schedule with “fluff stuff”. We go shopping, we make plans…you name it we make excuses…
Today I address the “tough stuff.” You may be awesome at purging and organizing your home in general, recognizing what you don’t use or don’t need, but do you know how to handle and sort through sentimental items? Most of us don’t, and it’s perfectly ok. It can be overwhelming and most definitely emotional. It’s definitely something that should take…
This post contains affiliate links. For more information see disclosures. Article Updated December 2019 So we finally did it! We cut the cord! The cable cord that is! I don’t know why, but it took a long time for us to commit. I remember my college dorm supplied our rooms with internet and cable and I would oftentimes fall asleep…
Good routines can help you live a more intentional life. They introduce stability and predictability to your day and can therefore decrease the stress in your life. While routines are certainly beneficial to establish, bad routines can negatively impact your day and can hinder your ability to live an intentional life. Bad routines can be very hard to break. …
This post contains affiliate links. For more information see disclosures. “The Year of Less” book by Cait Flanders has been on my “to read” list for quite some time. I am always inspired by those willing to push the limits and challenge themselves to be the best version of themselves that they can be. I thought it would be a great…
Recently the hubs and I went on a trip to Orlando, Florida. It was fun and exhausting all at the same time and I realized that I need to schedule more nap-time while vacationing! It’s actually been awhile since we’ve been on “real” vacation, I think ~4 years when we went on our honeymoon to Jamaica? But I always get…
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see disclosures. If you have read “Simplifying Your Wardrobe” or “Why It’s Hard to Let Go” on capsule wardrobes you may be familiar with Courtney Carver and her Project 333 Challenge. Well her book, along with many others, has been on my reading list for some time. Finally I have gotten…
