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What is Minimalism? Plus 8 Things it’s NOT

August 17, 2019 46 Comments

Minimalism is a concept that has been gaining popularity lately. And for good reason! There are many benefits of living with less. But there are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about what a minimalist lifestyle is exactly, and what it’s not. In today’s post, I want to address what is minimalism, plus 8 things a simple minimalist lifestyle is not as well. Minimalism is one of those concepts, much like simple living where it can mean different things to different people. And that’s ok. Minimalism is something that should be personal and unique to the person living it. There is […]

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, 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, Minimalism

How to Declutter Fast: 15 ways to get rid of clutter quickly

May 19, 2019 4 Comments

Today’s post is all about how to declutter fast! If you want to get rid of the clutter quickly, these 15 decluttering tips are just what you need. Learn how to make the most of your decluttering time and efforts so you can clear the clutter quickly and start enjoying a clutter-free home! When you decide you want to declutter your home, it’s common to want to get it over with as quickly and as easily as possible. Decluttering your home takes time. It likely took years to accumulate all the stuff currently in your home. Most of us can’t […]

Decluttering, Minimalism

How to Get Rid of Stuff: 11 reasons why it’s hard to declutter & what to do about it

May 5, 2019 14 Comments

Today, I want to talk about how to get rid of stuff by addressing 11 common reasons why it’s hard to declutter! Why is it so hard to declutter? Decluttering can be hard. We feel attached to our stuff, and letting go isn’t always easy. Today I’m sharing 11 common reasons why clearing the clutter can be hard, and what to do to overcome them. Often once you understand why it’s difficult to declutter, letting go becomes a lot easier! 1. Lack of time to declutter One of the biggest reasons it’s hard to declutter for many people is simply […]

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 […]

Decluttering, Minimalism

What to do When You’re Stuck in a Decluttering Rut

April 7, 2019 6 Comments

Have you ever been stuck in a decluttering rut? One day you’re ticking along making great progress clearing the clutter from your home. Then all of a sudden, you’ve lost your decluttering mojo. Or maybe you want to start clearing the clutter, but you don’t even know where to start or where is best to focus your efforts. Or it could even be you’re not making decluttering progress as quickly or as easily as you hoped. It happens! Decluttering is a process that can take a lot of time and a lot of energy. And sometimes we simply run low […]

Capsule Wardrobe, Minimalism

Capsule Wardrobe Update: How it’s Changed, What’s the Same & Why I Still Love it!

February 17, 2019 16 Comments

A reader recently emailed me asking how my capsule wardrobes have changed or shifted since I first started capsuling. It made me realize that a lot has changed since my first capsule wardrobe. Today I’m sharing a capsule wardrobe update with you. I’ll share what’s still working, what has changed in my wardrobe, what I do differntly and why I still love dressing with less! Capsule wardrobe update: What’s the same I still love a simplified, streamlined wardrobe Massively decluttering my wardrobe and embracing a capsule wardrobe is still one of my favourite simplifying projects I’ve done to date. I […]

Decluttering, Intentional Living, Minimalism

How to Make Decluttering Easier with One Simple Question

January 13, 2019 6 Comments

Today I’m sharing one simple idea/question to make decluttering easier and simplify the whole process of creating a clutter-free home! Decluttering your home can be a lot of work. When you’re facing years worth of clutter, sometimes it can even feel overwhelming. Or maybe you’re making good progress decluttering, but are finding it difficult to decide what to keep and what to get rid of. Or maybe you are ready to go deeper and declutter more than just the obvious, easy stuff, but the harder stuff too. What takes up your space, takes up your time The idea that can […]

Decluttering, Simple Living

How to Find the Motivation to Declutter your Home

January 6, 2019 4 Comments

The start of the new year is a time when many of us get the urge to purge. We’re ready for a fresh start, a clean slate and a clutter-free home. But the trouble is, sometimes it can be difficult to find the motivation to declutter, even when you really want to! Maybe the thought of decluttering leaves you feeling completely overwhelmed. Or maybe you don’t even know where to start! Simple ways to find your motivation to declutter! There’s no doubt that clearing the clutter from your home can be a big project. But if you are struggling to […]

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