10 MYTHS ABOUT MINIMALISM: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW INSTEAD Minimalism is a popular movement for those who want to live a simpler, more intentional life, free from unnecessary clutter and distraction. Unfortunately, many misinterpret what a minimalist lifestyle really means. In this article I share 10 myths about minimalism and what I believe you need to know instead! WHAT IS MINIMALISM? Before we look at the myths about minimalism, I wanted to share this definition of minimalism from Joshua Becker of becomingminimalist.com. It’s the best definition of minimalism I’ve come across so far and the ..read more

HOW TO BECOME A MINIMALIST: 7 WAYS TO START TODAY A minimalist lifestyle is about clearing the clutter from your home, heart and mind to create space for the things which really matter most to you. In this article I’m sharing some tips on how to become a minimalist and 7 ways to start today if you’d like to try it for yourself! WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BECOME A MINIMALIST? Minimalism is a lifestyle choice that encourages you to think differently about what you have in your life. From decisions about what clutters your home to defining your priorities and what’s important to you, minimalism is a p ..read more

45 SPRING JOURNAL PROMPTS TO INSPIRE REFLECTION AND GROWTH Spring is a wonderful time to explore our thoughts, hopes and dreams. In this article I’m sharing 45 spring journal prompts to inspire a season of reflection and growth. I hope they help you embrace a simple but more intentional life. INSPIRATION FOR SPRING JOURNALING Spring is the time to bring colour and freshness to our home and life after the cold, darker winter season. During the spring months we see nature transition into colour, energy and vitality and I like to think we can follow nature’s lead. For your spring journaling you ..read more

10 WAYS TO MAKE CLEANING MORE FUN SO YOU DON’T KEEP DREADING IT Cleaning can feel mundane and repetitive but it’s also necessary for a healthy, looked after home. Here are 10 ways to make cleaning more fun so you don’t keep dreading it! WE ALL NEED TO CLEAN OUR HOME Having a clean home is an important part of looking after our home space, creating a home environment that supports good physical and mental health. I don’t particularly enjoy cleaning as part of my home-making role but it’s a way that I care for and show love to my home and my family that live in it. Shifting my mindset and think ..read more

10 BEST PLACES TO START SPRING CLEANING AND GET MOTIVATED TO CARRY ON In this article I’m sharing some tips to make spring cleaning easier. Here are 10 best places to start spring cleaning and get motivated to carry on, even when you don’t feel like cleaning! WOULD YOU RATHER BE DOING A MILLION OTHER THINGS LIKE ME? I absolutely love a clean, clear and tidy home. I feel better, I enjoy my home more and I’m better able to relax and be calmer even when my noisy, busy family are chaotic and crazy. But, there are a million other things that I’d rather be doing with my time than cleaning. In fact ..read more

8 WAYS TO MAKE SPRING CLEANING EASIER AND LESS OVERWHELMING Spring cleaning is a great way to clear our homes of dust and grime. In this article I’m sharing 8 ways to make spring cleaning easier and less overwhelming, more effective and fun! IS IT TIME TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR HOME? Thanks to some pretty well-established habits and household routines, my home is easy to manage most of the time. I don’t have much excess stuff, I keep countertops and floors clear and we have a very simple cleaning rota that we all follow, kids included. However, these routines don’t cover some of the deep-dive clea ..read more

20 REASONS TO OWN LESS STUFF Decluttering is a wonderful method of removing clutter in our homes and saying goodbye to unwanted stuff. However, the real difference comes when you shift your mindset and how you think about that stuff over the long-term. Here are 20 reasons to own less stuff and why decluttering is only the first part of the story. DECLUTTERING AS A FIRST STEP Decluttering is only the first part of the story. It’s the place where most people begin their journey to a simpler, more minimalist, intentional life and where you can both SEE and FEEL the biggest change in the qui ..read more

9 WAYS DECLUTTERING BOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY AT HOME, WORK AND IN LIFE The are many benefits of decluttering and these don’t just apply to your home. In this article we look at 9 ways decluttering boosts productivity at home, work and in life so you can get more of the right things done in less time! WHAT’S YOUR DESK STYLE? My husband and I have very different working styles. His desk is messy and mine is tidy. He has lots of stuff on his desk and I have very little. He likes to be able to see everything, I prefer to keep my stuff in drawers and the surfaces clear. If you asked both of us who’s th ..read more

LIVING WITH A HOARDER? WHAT TO DO WHEN CLUTTER CAUSES TENSION AT HOME Do you prefer clutter-free spaces and want to enjoy the benefits of a decluttered home? What happens when you’re living with a hoarder and dealing with clutter in your home is stressful and difficult? Here are some tips on what to do when clutter causes tension at home. THE BENEFITS OF DECLUTTERING I love clutter-free and simplified spaces, so much so that I write about it and share my thoughts on this blog. I share the message of simplicity because I know, first-hand, what a difference it can make in juggling the daily dem ..read more

18 WAYS TO ENJOY MAKING DINNER MORE I used to love making dinner but with a busy life and busy family, I don’t have the time or energy to enjoy it like I used to. However, I have some simple ideas to help me in the kitchen so today I’m sharing 18 ways to enjoy making dinner more, in case they could you too! THE BENEFITS OF A RELAXED, STRESS-FREE DINNER TIME I used to love cooking and eating dinner as a way of winding down from the day, enjoying and learning about different flavours and chatting with whoever might be sharing the table and food with me. Mealtimes are an important way to connect ..read more