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Simplify Your Life: Why You Need to Declutter Your Hidden Clutter Spots

August 4, 2019 4 Comments

When you’re working to declutter your home and simplify your life, it’s important to tackle both the visible clutter you see every day, as well as the clutter that’s hidden from sight. Sometimes it’s easy to shove “stuff” away in a closet, a cupboard, a room, etc., close the door and forget about it. And just try to pretend it’s not there anymore! But the saying “out of sight, out of mind” doesn’t really apply to clutter and the “stuff” that fills your home. Even if you can’t see it, it’s still there negatively affecting your life. Do you have […]

Decluttering, Intentional Living, Simple Living

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

July 14, 2019 10 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 […]

Capsule Wardrobe, Simple Living

Capsule Wardrobe Accessories: How to get the most out of your capsule wardrobe

June 16, 2019 2 Comments

Today’s post is about capsule wardrobe accessories, and how you can use a small collection of accessories to get the most out of your capsule wardrobe. All while keeping your wardrobe and your closet simple and clutter-free! If you’re not familiar with the idea of capsule wardrobes, it means having a small collection of clothes you love and can easily mix and match. All to make getting dressed easier and simplify your life. I love having a simplified, capsule wardrobe. But one of the common objections to a capsule wardrobe is the fear of getting bored or ending up wearing […]

Simple Living

Tips to Pack Light: 6 Packing Tips to Simplify Travel

June 9, 2019 4 Comments

In today’s post, I’m sharing 6 tips to pack light to help simplify travel. Travelling is a great way to fill your life with experiences rather than filling it with “stuff”. Research even shows that experiences lead to longer-lasting happiness than material possessions. But as wonderful as travelling can be, it can also be stressful at times. While some things, like flight delays, are out of your control, there are things you can do to simplify travel and make it easier and less stressful. **This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy HERE.** Simplify travel with these tips […]

Decluttering, Minimalism, Simple Living

25 Simple Living Quotes to Inspire you to Declutter & Simplify your Life!

June 2, 2019 8 Comments

Words are powerful. They have the ability to inspire us, motivate us and push us to take action. If you’re in the process of decluttering and simplifying your home, check out these 25 simple living quotes to inspire and encourage you on your journey! I’m sharing 25 of my favourite simple living quotes. These simplicity quotes are the ones that have grabbed hold of me and inspired me. The minimalist quotes that have made me think and challenged my beliefs. And most importantly, the quotes about simplifying life that I return to time and time again to remind myself why […]

Decluttering, Intentional Living

How to Declutter your Bedroom – and why it matters!

May 12, 2019 4 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 […]

Decluttering, Mindfulness, Minimalism

11 Unexpected Benefits of Simplifying Your Home & Life

April 14, 2019 10 Comments

I think most of us can agree that there are many benefits of simplifying and decluttering our homes. Today I want to talk about some of the more unexpected benefits of simplifying. We expect more time and space When we start decluttering our homes, there are some benefits of decluttering that we expect and anticipate. For example, we expect to add more time and space to our lives when we clear the clutter. Clearing the clutter means we have more space in our homes, simply because there’s less stuff. It means we have more time because we aren’t spending so […]

Capsule Wardrobe, Intentional Living

Simplify your wardrobe (and life!) with a 10×10 wardrobe challenge!

March 31, 2019 2 Comments

Simplify your wardrobe - and life! - with a 10x10 wardrobe challenge!

I’m really looking forward to taking part in my first 10×10 wardrobe challenge! In today’s post, I’m sharing all about what a 10×10 wardrobe challenge is, how it works, why it’s a great experiment, along with my personal approach and what I’m learning! What is a 10×10 wardrobe challenge? The concept for the 10×10 wardrobe challenge was created by Lee Vosburgh of Style Bee in 2015. She came up with the idea to help her love her current wardrobe more, and get more creative with her clothes while she was doing a month-long shopping ban. The idea of the 10×10 […]

Decluttering, Simple Living

8 Easy & Effective Ways to Simplify Decluttering

March 17, 2019 2 Comments

Decluttering can often feel like a big and overwhelming project to take on. And while clearing the clutter from your home is usually a big job, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Today I’m sharing 8 easy and effective ways to help simplify decluttering and make the whole process go smoother. Use these tips and tricks to simplify decluttering so you feel less overwhelmed and more in control of the decluttering process. You can use the tips in this post if you’re just starting to declutter, or if you’ve been working on clearing the clutter for a while. They even […]

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