My first taste of minimalism was in 2007. The year I quit my desk job, threw some essentials in a large suitcase, and moved 5,000 miles east to a town…
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…
After welcoming our third baby into our family two weeks ago, I’ve found my usually active self spending significant stretches of time settled in our Lazy Boy. Amidst the frequent…
At its core, decluttering is all about behavior change. Think about it. When we routinely file papers instead of pile them on a counter, the space stays clutter free. When…
Any day we will be welcoming the fifth member of our family into the world — a baby boy who we are thrilled to meet. As our family prepares to…
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…
When I first began pursuing minimalism a year and a half ago, I remember returning from the grocery store to a less-than-subtle surprise. I’d only been out an hour while…
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…