You’ve done the work. Spent hours on Pinterest and perusing glossy magazines and you have a gorgeous clean, fresh bedroom, worthy of a spread in Home Beautiful. Now the hard work really begins… Keeping it a clean, fresh bedroom that’s a health-hazard-free zone. What dangers could be lurking in your bedroom? Here are the …
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 …
Frugal living should be simple. Right? Why then do we always insist on complicating things? Too often I think we do it to appear clever or to make it seem like some sort of weird initiation rite. Like you have to earn the right to call yourself and your lifestyle “frugal”. Not to mention the …
What matters most in life is different for everyone. What matters most to me, probably wouldn’t even be on your radar. And, that’s OK. We all have different dreams and values. The one thing we do share though, is that we need to decide what matters most before we begin the goal setting process. Why? …
Welcome to Weekend Reading #8 We’re expecting an ‘Antarctic Vortex‘ to blow through for the next couple of days so we can look forward to unusually cool temperatures. However, the good news is that creates the perfect environment for spending some time in a warm kitchen, prepping meals for the week. And, just because I can, I’ve …
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 …
It might seem odd… Me, of all people, talking about how to save money on your work outfits. Fashion is definitely not my forte, I’ll admit that up front. I am, how should I put it…? Ambivalent about fashion. I see it as the ultimate disposable commodity, clothing has a function and anything beyond that …