I stood in the kitchen last week scrubbing food remnants off small ceramic plates. How long have I been standing here doing this? I asked myself. The question sounded too…
Category: Minimalism
With “shelter in place” orders popping up around the country, many people are spending more time than usual at home. Much more time. More time in our homes means more…
People have been asking us lately what it’s like for a family of four “sheltering in place” in a 1,000-square-foot apartment. Do you go stir crazy? Do you have enough…
In mid-October, I myself falling into a frustrating pattern in front of my wardrobe. The weather was getting colder, and I was feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in my closet.…
Want to start the New Year with a decluttered home? The thought of decluttering can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to start. But it doesn’t have to…
A favorite author and speaker of mine says, “We become the books we read.” It’s true. What we choose to read reflects who we are, what’s important to us, and…
If you still have some shopping left to do, why not consider gifting an experience? Chances are that whomever you are buying for already has a home filled with lots…
The week we spend giving thanks for our blessings is also the week we Americans spend the most time and money looking for a pre-holiday deal. Retail statistics show the…
Over the past year of living as a minimalist family, I’ve become a professional observer of toys in our home. I’ve come to know what toys our girls play with…
A couple days ago I had a weak parenting moment. I had a doctor’s appointment and no child care lined up. So, like it or not, our daughters were going…