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Minimalist Living: It’s Not About Your Stuff

March 1, 2020 4 Comments

When I first started decluttering and simplifying our home, it was very much about our stuff. What we were keeping, what we were getting rid of, how much was enough, how much was too much, etc. But what I didn’t realize was that my journey into minimalist living would become about so much more than just our stuff. Simplifying went from an action I was taking to make life easier and became a lifestyle and a mindset that guides the way we live instead. Minimalist living usually starts with your “stuff” Many people’s journey towards minimalist living starts with a […]

Capsule Wardrobe, Intentional Living

How to Wear Black Jeans: 10 items, 10 outfits

December 15, 2019 4 Comments

A small, simplified wardrobe can still be versatile and give you plenty of outfit options. In today’s post, I’m sharing an example of how a small wardrobe can be worn in a variety of ways by showing you 10 examples of how to wear black jeans. And the best part is these 10 different outfits, ranging from casual to business casual, are all made using only 10 items, including clothing and shoes! If you want to learn how to make the most out of your wardrobe and see how a small wardrobe can still give you plenty of options – […]

Intentional Living, Simple Living

How to Have a Simpler Christmas: 9 Ways to Keep Christmas Simple

November 17, 2019 10 Comments

There’s no question that the holiday season can be a busy time of year. And sometimes all the extra stuff you feel you need to do, buy, show up for, etc. can make the holidays feel stressful, overwhelming or exhausting. But there are things you can do to have a simpler Christmas and make the holiday season less stressful and overwhelming. In today’s post, I’m sharing 9 things you can do to have a simpler Christmas. The holiday season doesn’t mean you have to end up broke, exhausted, stressed and waiting for it all to be over. Instead, making a […]

Intentional Living, Simple Living

7 Minimalist Gift Ideas to Simplify Gift-Giving

November 10, 2019 8 Comments

Gifts are a big part of the holiday season for many of us. Giving gifts is a way many people express their love for others. But gifts don’t need to mean adding more “stuff” or clutter. In today’s post, you’ll find 7 minimalist gift ideas to help you simplify gift giving. So you can focus on showing your love for the people you care about, without adding clutter to anyone’s home! Minimalist gift ideas – not your typical gift guide! Buying gifts isn’t always easy. It can be hard to think of gift ideas people will appreciate, and not just […]

Intentional Living, Mindfulness

How to Slow Down: 20 Simple Ways to Slow Down & Enjoy Life

October 13, 2019 11 Comments

Today’s post is all about how to slow down in a world that seems to get busier and move faster all the time. I’m sharing 20 simple and practical strategies you can start using today to help you slow down and enjoy life more. Why slow down? In a world that often feels more fast-paced, busier & more hectic than ever, it’s easy to get swept up in the feeling of needing to do more, just to keep up. But the trouble is, sometimes we spend so much time and energy trying to keep up and fit everything into our […]

Intentional Living, Simple Living

How to be More Productive at Home and Simplify Your Life

September 22, 2019 2 Comments

How to be more productive at home & simplify your life

In today’s post, I’m sharing 11 simple ways you can learn how to be more productive at home. These tips help you simplify your life so you can get the tasks at home done faster and easier, giving you more time and energy for living and enjoying your life! How to be more productive at home: work smarter, not harder I’ve always resisted the idea of “productivity hacks” or ways to increase your productivity at home. Simply because my goal in simplifying and embracing a minimalist lifestyle is to simplify my to-do list and the amount of time spent taking […]

Intentional Living, Minimalism, Simple Living

Minimalist Lifestyle Tips: 11 Simple Ways to Explore Minimalism

September 15, 2019 4 Comments

Minimalism sometimes gets a bad reputation as being cold, stark or too extreme. But minimalism as a lifestyle doesn’t have to be any of those things! In today’s post, I’m sharing 11 simple minimalist lifestyle tips to help you explore minimalism and start creating a version of a minimalist lifestyle that feels right for you! These minimalist lifestyle tips give you some suggestions of ways to begin exploring minimalism. They let you ease into a minimalist lifestyle by trying out a few ways to simplify your home and your life. This post contains affiliate links. Click here for our full […]

Decluttering, Intentional Living, Simple Living

The Negative Effects of Clutter: 12 ways your stuff is stealing from you!

July 14, 2019 12 Comments

The things we own aren’t passive. Our stuff actively takes from us, all the time. In this post, I’m sharing more about the negative effects of clutter. Discussing the common ways your stuff is actually stealing from you. All to inspire and motivate you to clear the clutter and regain control over your life! Most people feel attached to the things they own. You spent your money on them, you’re emotionally attached to your things, you use “stuff” to express who you are to the world, etc. Because we feel attached to the things we own, decluttering and letting go […]

Intentional Living, Minimalism, Simple Living

Minimalism with Kids: 14 ways simplifying benefits kids

June 30, 2019 No Comments

The idea of embracing minimalism with kids often gets a reputation for being challenging or even impossible. However, I think simplifying and moving towards minimalism is not only doable when you have kids, but a really positive thing to do! Today I’m sharing 14 ways simplifying your home and your life can benefit your kids. Not only is minimalism with kids possible, I think it’s an amazing gift to offer your kids and your whole family! **This post contains affiliate links. Read our full disclosure policy here.** Can you even be a minimalist with a family? Minimalism often scares people […]

Decluttering, Intentional Living

How to Declutter your Bedroom – and why it matters!

May 12, 2019 6 Comments

Your bedroom might not seem like a top priority to declutter when you’re decluttering your home. You might think, not many people see inside your bedroom, so why does it matter? But it does matter! And today I want to talk about not only how to declutter your bedroom (and keep it clutter-free). But exactly why decluttering your bedroom is important! Why do bedrooms end up so cluttered? Bedrooms tend to be spaces that fewer people see on a regular basis. It’s tempting to focus your decluttering efforts on the more “public” spaces of your home, and never get around […]

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