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…
10 Things to Consider When Simplifying Your Sentimental Pieces
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…
Cutting the Cord
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…
The Power and Importance of Routines – 10 Steps to Implementing a Productive Routine
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. …
DIY Herb “Garden”
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see disclosures. Hope everyone is enjoying this amazingly warm weather! Yes, I’ve loved this weather! In New England, it’s not often that we get this much warm weather, so I’ll enjoy it while I can! Sorry, not sorry, for all of you that like the cold! A few weeks ago I…
DIY Coffee Table 2 Ways!
This post contains affiliate links. For more information see disclosures. Last week I shared with you our deck oasis, AKA the deck transformation. If you missed that post, you can see it here. I absolutely LOVE how it turned out! The one piece that I was so excited to make for the deck was the coffee table. Before, we never…
My Deck Oasis!
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see disclosures. I am so happy to share with you our completed deck oasis! A few months ago I shared with you my deck vision board. I have been waiting for this all spring and was able to finish all of my deck projects before the 4th of July! We got…
How to Navigate Prime Day 2018
This post contains affiliate links. For more information please read the disclosures. Today is a bonus post! If any of you are Amazon Prime members, you already know that Prime Day starts July 16th at 3 PM and ends at midnight on the 17th. I’m ALL about simplifying and not buying or purchasing things you don’t need and de-cluttering your…
“The Year of Less” by Cait Flanders Book Review
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…
Mid-Century Coffee Table for less than $60
This post contains affiliate links. For more information see disclosures. I love simplistic furniture that has function. I absolutely cannot stand large, bulky coffee tables with so many nooks and crannies and drawers to hide things in. What things do you need to hide?!?! The only thing that resides on my coffee table are my remotes, a candle, and maybe…