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How to Make Life Easier as a Highly Sensitive Person

May 13, 2018 10 Comments

Being a Highly Sensitive Person can certainly make life challenging at times. But there are ways to cope with and manage the challenges of being a Highly Sensitive Person to keep them from having a negative impact on your life. Today I’m sharing 5 ways to make life easier as a Highly Sensitive Person. What is a Highly Sensitive Person? If you’ve never heard the term “Highly Sensitive Person” before, check out this post for more detailed information. Basically, Highly Sensitive People have particularly sensitive nervous systems, making them especially sensitive to stimuli of various kinds. As a result, Highly […]

Intentional Living, Mindfulness

How Meditation is Helping Me Learn to be a Better Parent

April 22, 2018 12 Comments

The more I simplify and declutter my life, the more time and space I create to live more mindfully. Mindfulness can be incorporated into our lives in many different ways. But one of my favourite ways to incorporate more mindfulness in my life is through my meditation practice. Today I’d like to share how practicing meditation is helping me learn to be a better parent. Being able to stay calm in times of conflict or stress is a skill that can have a tremendously positive impact on our daily lives. This is especially true when you’re a parent. Meditation is […]

Decluttering, Minimalism, Simple Living

5 Common Decluttering Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them

April 15, 2018 22 Comments

Today I’m sharing 5 decluttering mistakes I’ve made over the years while decluttering, simplifying and embracing minimalism. These decluttering mistakes are common and easy to make. But that doesn’t mean you have to make them too! Take what I’ve learned and skip the decluttering mistakes so you can declutter more efficiently and effectively right from the start! When I first started decluttering our home, I was doing it on my own. I had no guide or program to follow. I just knew I was overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in our house and was looking for a better way. […]

Intentional Living, Minimalism

7 Easy Ways to Share Minimalism with Your Kids

March 11, 2018 6 Comments

A guest post by Rachel Watson Today I’m sharing a guest post from Rachel Watson of OurStart. Rachel’s sharing her tips and ideas to help share minimalism with your kids. Start with your “why” When choosing to declutter, simplify and embrace minimalism, it’s important to include your family in the process. Especially sharing why you are decluttering, simplifying and embracing minimalism. If you share the benefits of simplifying, it can help your kids and your family understand why you’re choosing minimalism, why it’s important and how it improves your life. Trying to force your family to declutter and simplify is not an […]

Intentional Living, Minimalism, Simple Living

4 Things You Gain When You Live With Less

March 4, 2018 26 Comments

When you are simplifying and choosing to live with less, it’s not really about what you’re getting rid of. The best part about simplifying your life is what you gain by letting go and choosing to live with less. When you are willing to let go of the clutter, the distractions, the excess and the busyness, you stand to gain so much more: more time, more space, more freedom and ultimately more peace. Shift your focus to what you’ll gain, not what you’re getting rid of While you’re in the process of decluttering and simplifying, so much of the focus […]

Capsule Wardrobe, Intentional Living

How to Shop Your Closet for A New Outfit

February 18, 2018 6 Comments

Guest post by Elysha Lenkin Personal stylist, Elysha, is here sharing a great post about how to shop your closet for new outfit options. Learning to shop your closet is the perfect way to keep your wardrobe versatile and fresh. If you are looking to switch up your outfit options, without adding a bunch of new clothes to your wardrobe, Elysha’s post is just what you need! Elysha is a holistic stylist, meaning she helps people live well and look great while doing so. She’s put together a fantastic post to help you shop your closet for new outfit options. […]

Intentional Living

51+ Simple Date Night Ideas to Prioritize Quality Time with Your Partner

February 11, 2018 4 Comments

Guest post by Sheila Price I’m excited to share a guest post written by my friend and fellow minimalist, Sheila of Practigal Blog. Sheila writes about simplifying your life so you can prioritize what matters most to you. Sheila’s blog is full of so many great posts, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! Today, Sheila is sharing an awesome list of simple date night ideas, including ideas for going out or staying in! Sheila’s post is a great reminder that date nights and quality time spent with your partner don’t have to be complicated, expensive or difficult. Her suggestions for simple […]

Decluttering, Minimalism, Simple Living

Exciting News! Introducing My New Course: Simply Uncluttered

January 8, 2018 4 Comments

Simply Uncluttered: the ultimate guide to decluttering your home and embracing minimalism

I’m excited to introduce you to my new e-course, Simply Uncluttered, today! I have been working hard to put together a complete and thorough decluttering course. One that will give you all the tools you’ll need to take your home and life from cluttered and chaotic, to calm and clutter-free. I designed Simply Uncluttered to be a step-by-step guide that will get you decluttering efficiently and effectively. Allowing you to start experiencing the benefits of minimalism as soon as possible. Making the choice to live with less gives you so much more: More time, more space, more freedom, more peace. […]

Intentional Living, Minimalism

9 Mindsets I’ve Decluttered for a More Positive Life

December 31, 2017 39 Comments

Decluttering the physical “stuff” you own is an important part of embracing a minimalist lifestyle. But minimalism actually goes far beyond decluttering the “stuff” you own. Truly embracing minimalism, and experiencing all the benefits that come with it, also includes decluttering certain mindsets, behaviours and thought patterns that keep you attached to things you own to begin with. Basically, these are things I’ve decluttered as a minimalist…that aren’t “things” at all! Here are 9 mindsets I’ve decluttered for a more positive life. The benefits of minimalism go beyond owning less I’ve experienced many benefits from decluttering and embracing a minimalist […]

Minimalism, Simple Living

10 Most Popular Minimalism & Simple Living Posts of 2017

December 17, 2017 2 Comments

It’s hard to believe 2017 is almost over and the new year is quickly approaching. I always love starting a new year. It feels like a fresh start, a blank slate, like anything could happen! As the year comes to a close, and the first anniversary of my little blog is approaching, I thought it would be fun to share a round-up of my 10 most popular minimalism & simple living posts from 2017. It all started one year ago On December 31, 2016, I bought the domain for this little blog of mine and began building my site. I […]