These home hacks help you get organized and stay organized. Make life simpler and easier by getting on top of problem areas like linen closets and bedside tables. A life with less clutter is simpler and less stressful. And, most of us seem to be striving to start living our best lives by reducing stress …
Decluttering your life begins with understanding this: “Clutter isn’t just the stuff on the floor. It’s anything that gets between you and the life you want to be living.” [Peter Walsh It’s All Too Much] Once you see it’s not just about the junk in the kitchen drawers, you’ll be better able to tackle decluttering …
Organized. A label not normally thrown my way. In my mind, organized is synonymous with perfect. I know I’m not perfect. So, it follows I’ll never be organized. If you’re also struggling with this concept, create a new vision of what being organized really means, too. It’s not all about pretty folders, labeled jars and perfectly …
10 things to ditch. Minimalist living tips to get you started on your less is more journey. Minimalist living is about finding the sweet spot between possessions and freedom. The more possessions you own, the more your possessions own you. This doesn’t mean you must live like a religious acolyte but it does mean looking around …
Do you stand in front of your wardrobe, doors open, frowning at the contents? You do? Well, take heart. You’re not the only one. Over the last six months or so, I’ve been working on reducing the clutter in my life. My closet is just one area in which it seems I have a problem …
Anyone who knows me, knows how ironic it is that I’m writing a piece about clothes, even if it is about the 10 item wardrobe and not what’s trendy this season. This is because I’m generally known for my casual approach to my wardrobe. My signature look is jeans and a t-shirt. That’s been my …
Reasons to own less stuff… How many reasons do you need? It would be easy to put together a list of 10, 20… Maybe even 100 valid reasons to own less stuff. The truth is though, there are only four that really matter: More Money More Happiness More Freedom Less Stress I’m all for owning …
I know… Declutter like a Ninja?! But think about it, Ninjas are the epitome of getting the job done – quick. I know I’m not alone in my struggle to declutter my home. The task can seem so big and overwhelming that sometimes just knowing where to start is a challenge. If that’s you (it …
Did you know that Buy Nothing New Month is October? Will you join the challenge? According to the Buy Nothing New Month website, “Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption. It’s a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.” Buy Nothing New Month …
I have a confession. I’m a digital clutter hoarder. I never used to have problems with digital clutter so I’m not exactly sure how this has happened but suddenly, my PC hard drive is nearly full and my email inbox is bursting at the seams. So, I’m staging my own personal intervention. Time to get …
A Simple and Streamlined Life June Update/July Goals In June, my primary goals were to Simplify, Streamline and Sell Stuff. There’s still lots to do on all three goals, because, well… simplifying and streamlining your life requires a good deal of thought and planning. Sure, there’s been a lot of tossing of unwanted stuff and …
Here’s a quick update on the whole clutter busting goal for June. Tackling the Clutter – Inside One of my goals for June is to seriously reduce the clutter in my life; physical and mental. Clearing the clutter can be a challenge on many levels but it can also be a bit of an eye …