7 Things to Declutter Today (to Live Lighter) Recently, our family ventured to the strawberry fields for our annual berry picking outing. Baskets in hand and spirits high, we approached…
Category: Intentional Living
4 Reasons to Embrace Slow Living through Minimalism The speed of my life has decelerated recently. Our fifth baby was born two weeks ago—in the middle of the biggest blizzard…
This time of year, a certain quote that I love surfaces within online minimalist communities: “No”vember: A time to practice saying no to people, places, and things that drain you—and…
A Lesson in Letting Go A couple of weeks ago an unexpected moment with extended family reminded me of an important lesson in letting go. My six-year-old daughter, Elena, stood…
Last week, I was reminded of a powerful perspective shift that can help you declutter your home. My reminder came after reading text by digital creator Jarred Lopes. It went…
When asked why I decluttered our home, one of my go-to answers is that “I did it for the details.” I’ll usually clarify a bit, but the concept itself is…
Regardless of how long we have been on a journey to pursue a life with less, we can sometimes find ourselves off track. We know certain things or activities aren’t…
Fall weather is upon us in the Midwest, a welcome reprieve from the relentless summer heat. These days are gorgeous. That phrase has been playing through my mind lately, so…
Last weekend, a visit to my hometown to see a dear friend turned into a spontaneous, eye-opening decluttering bout. She’d just moved into a historic home, which I couldn’t wait…
I first heard the term “intuitive eating” in my twenties. The premise was this: Tune into how you feel during consumption. Then, use this interior feedback to guide your next…