The Start of Simplicity
I can’t tell you all how excited I am about this month! I will be exploring the idea of simplicity. For the most part, I will be covering two areas. Simplify clutter. Simplify choices. As much as I’d...
View ArticleEmbrace and Balance
It is 4:00. I walk from the kitchen toward our bedroom when I stop midway in our entry way/living room. A stuffed whale, a red remote control, a stack of books (that I was sorting through to donate...
View Article10 Reasons to Simplify
10 Reasons Why I am Simplifying 1. Less clutter equals less stress. Clutter makes me antsy and I feel like I’m constantly buzzing around the house taking care of it. When I see it everywhere I have...
View ArticleThe Complex Craft Closet
Who knew that spending several hours going through a closet stuffed with unused ribbon, scrapbook paper, gift bags that seemed to be procreating and a bottomless tub of party supplies (because I will...
View ArticleThe Deeper Side of Simplicity
Recently I read An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker. Maybe it is her witty, humorous style of writing, or maybe like me, she is one who is more extreme, wanting to totally immerse in...
View ArticleDon’t Dump- DONATE!
All right my fellow mindful community, I am hoping you can assist in creating a go-to donation list. Before I started this month, I was really only aware of sending donations to Goodwill and Salvation...
View ArticleSimplicity Parenting
The playroom project is finished! I surprisingly didn’t get rid of as many toys as I thought. Perhaps because I simplify them throughout the year?? I did purge a little, reorganized, reinstated the toy...
View ArticleLearning to Streamline
As I had a couple posts on the deeper side of simplicity, I thought it would be good to switch it up and talk fun and practical ways to keep a life simple. I have mostly focused on the decluttering...
View ArticleSimplicity Not So Simple
This month has been interesting. I am not sure if it is because of outside circumstances that have left me feeling a bit out of touch with the theme this month or a sense of disappointment that I am...
View ArticleNature Inspiring Simplicity
Simplify. That theme has crept to the forefront once again. Maybe it is because of October’s jam-packed schedule that has me craving a bit of space. Maybe it is the tubs of dumped toys that have me...
View ArticlePutting Together the Pieces: Quest Toward a Meaningful Life
Any time I tell my friend Stephanie that I need a lifestyle change, I know that another round of deep contemplation is on the way. Sometimes I feel resigned to the fact that I must be genetically...
View ArticleSmall Monthly Goals = Awesome Change
I am still working out the details but I wanted to share one of my New Year’s Resolutions before January got away from me! As I love the topics of health, simplicity, unplugging and...
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