Struggling to find time for a side hustle? Time to simplify your life! Life can be incredibly busy. We’re all juggling jobs, family, bills, goals, dreams for a better future. Sometimes we get so caught up in the little things, we have no time for the big things. Taking the time to simplify your life …
How to give minimal waste gifts this holiday season. Minimal waste. Maximum joy. Check out how to give gifts this holiday season (or at any time) while creating minimal waste. There are many ways to reduce your use of plastic, and the holiday season is no different. Shop-bought items usually come with an abundance of …
Often, people assume if you’re not living in a place you own, you have minimal control over things like being eco-friendly (aka green living). And, there’s no doubt about it, you can control so much more about your living space when you own it. You can make greener choices for paint and building materials, you …
Adopting a simple lifestyle should be simple? Right? The truth is, living simply is a process and as such, we’re always learning new ways to reduce the clutter, craziness and complications that seem to be the hallmarks of modern life. For me, living simply is a journey. A journey I’m still on. And, one that …
Have you heard about hygge? If you’ve spent any time on Pinterest lately, you’ll know ‘hygge’ is everywhere. Hygge is a Danish word (pronounced ‘hooga’) and roughly translates to ‘cosiness’… and a whole lot more. Luckily for us, hygge is no longer just a Danish phenomenon, thanks in no small part to this book: The …
Do you need to minimise decision fatigue? I certainly do! Lately, it feels like there’s just a bit too much going on. As a result, I’ve been looking for ways to minimise decision fatigue and free up some brain space for the really important stuff. I’m already one of those people who wears the same …
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 …
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 …
What is a simple life? Is a cabin in the woods (like Thoreau in Walden) necessary for you to live simply? Do you need to turn your back on all modern conveniences, worse yet, technology? Luckily, there are no hard and fast rules dictating what defines a simple life. Each of us comes to a …
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 …