A new level of minimalism. Seven years ago I decided to live with significantly less stuff and let go of 75% of our family’s possessions. Minimalism started out as an…
Tag: intentional living
Last week at school pick-up, I had a minimalist Christmas moment that was interpreted as rather Grinch-like. I was chatting with other moms, when the topic of Christmas gift-related overwhelm emerged. I…
7 Simple Ways to Live in the Present Moment Fall weather is upon us in the Midwest, a welcome reprieve from the relentless summer heat. These days are gorgeous. That…
A Different Kind of Life A few weeks ago, an unexpected phone conversation served as an intentional living wake-up call. The text from my mom came early in the day.…
Five years ago this week, I made a choice to embrace minimalist living; a choice that changed my life. I was at home with my kids, drowning in stuff, and…
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…
Early on in my minimalist journey, I realized the life reset I desired would largely be shaped by one little word: “no.” This “no epiphany” happened during a routine Saturday…
The concept of time, for me, has often felt enigmatic. Regardless of its puzzling properties, around this time of year, every year, I attempt to solve it. I’ll be 39…
One of my favorites quotes, penned by Catherine Price in her book The Power of Fun, goes like this: “We can’t control the fact that we will die. But we…