Have you ever attacked your clutter in this way?  You walk determinedly into a room, an empty laundry basket clutched under your left arm, while your right arm becomes machine-like,…

I have this memory from before we transitioned into simple living. Goes like this. I’m standing at the kitchen counter, feeding our one month old daughter, securely cradled in my…

I’ve got a question for you to ask yourself. Goes like this: “What do you believe makes you enough?  Go ahead, pause a minute and ask it.  What was your…

Ever catch yourself living with the “I’ll be happy when” mentality? If you’re thinking yes, then you’re not alone. It could be a new possession that we’re looking toward. “I’ll…

One of my favorite quotes about clutter goes like this: “Clutter is simply the result of delayed decisions.” It’s true. When what we last touched—around the house, in our car,…

The first time I realized the power of written words was in Journalism school.  I was a sophomore in college with plans to be a renowned sports reporter for a…

Last weekend I was sitting outside on a red stability ball watching our girls play on our patio.  Where is the time going these days? I wondered. My mind has…

My daughter is a Class A dilly-dallier. If you ever go somewhere with her, plan to be at least 15 minutes late. I remember walking to the park with her…

I’ve always been the type who loves adventure. To be on the go – but slowly. The type who wants to fly to LA. for a long weekend, just to…