Inside: Learn five key habits of people who have a clean home so that you can use them in your space. A clean home is always the goal… but is it always our reality? For many of us, the answer is no. Keeping our homes clean and tidy is an ever-present challenge.  When you’re juggling work, family, friends, pets, personal obligations, and everything else that life throws your way, finding time to clean up can seem like an impossible feat. We might squeeze in a few minutes here or there, or even dedicate a weekend to the task – and then we watch as our hard work falls back into disarray ..read more

Inside: Learn how to adopt a minimalist lifestyle while retaining your unique style by using these eight tips. A guest post by Cora Gold When people think about minimalism, they often think of a clean, all-neutral home that almost looks like no one lives there. However, minimalism is more than the popular minimalist decor aesthetic. You can live minimally without changing your unique style.  While simplicity is one of the concepts of minimalism, you can still embrace the core tenets while keeping your favorite colors and possessions. Here are some ways you can live minimally while maintai ..read more

Inside: Learn five reasons decluttering feels never-ending and what you can do to change it. Do you feel like you’re constantly tackling your decluttering to-do list… with absolutely no end in sight? Does it seem like every time you make decent progress, everything slips back into chaos over time? You aren’t alone.  Decluttering is one thing – but keeping your space decluttered is another struggle altogether. Now, to be clear, you can’t expect to declutter once and keep things immaculate without any additional effort. Decluttering does require ongoing maintenance – it isn’t a one-and-done ..read more

Inside: Learn the top ten things you need to know about decluttering according to my daughter who is apparently a decluttering pro in training. A guest post by my eleven-year-old daughter A few months ago I talked to my two daughters about them each writing a guest post for the blog. I knew they’d have different perspectives to share and hoped that their insights could benefit kids and adults alike. We discussed what topics might be good, but I didn’t give them much direction beyond that. I wanted it to be written in their words so they could share what works (and what doesn’t) with declutteri ..read more

Inside: Learn how scarcity and trends influence people to spend more money. Once you understand these tactics you can more easily avoid them. Do you find yourself spending more money than you’d like… but aren’t sure why you can’t reign it in?  You aren’t alone. The temptation to buy, buy, buy is virtually everywhere. It can be a challenge to walk through a store or go online without feeling compelled to buy something. And with the quick tap of a card or click of a button it’s quick and easy to part with your money. But why are we so tempted to buy things? There are two big drivers behind ..read more

Inside: Learn how to encourage your children to spend more time outdoors this spring and why it’s good for them. A guest post by Rose Morrison Adults are spending more and more time indoors and children have followed suit. While it used to be common for kids to play outside from sun up to sun down, that has become quite rare. Are kids missing out on anything spending more time inside? Read on for the benefits of spending time outdoors and ways to encourage your children to get outside. You can join in the fun and experience the benefits of the outdoors for yourself too! Now that spring is here ..read more

Inside: Use these daily habits to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. They’ll help you save money and keep your home clutter-free. A guest post by Cora Gold “Getting rid of everything that doesn’t matter allows you to remember who you are. Simplicity doesn’t change who you are, it brings you back to who you are.” ~Courtney Carver There is joy to be found in choosing to live simply. When the excess is removed, you’re able to get clear on your priorities and free yourself up for the things you love. Whether you’re already on a journey to become more minimalist or you’re simply feeling overwhelmed wi ..read more

Inside: Learn how to use journal prompts to help you write more and gain greater insights. Have you always wanted to try your hand at journaling – but aren’t sure what to write about? Or maybe you’ve already made journaling a habit, but you’re losing interest because you find yourself writing about the same things all the time, or you’re running out of things to say.  Journaling is an activity that virtually everyone can benefit from. Regardless of what your current circumstances are, picking up a pen and documenting your thoughts can bring clarity, focus, and joy into your life. Journali ..read more

Inside: Have you tried to sort the papers in your home but aren’t sure what types of paperwork you need to keep and what you can declutter? This post is for you! In today’s increasingly digital world, most of the documents and records we need to keep can be found online. You can opt into electronic statements for most of your bills and bank accounts, file your taxes online, and access your medical records through the hospital’s patient portal.  While it’s nice to have those electronic records at your fingertips, accessible with the click of a button, there are still some types of paperwor ..read more

Inside: Learn common things minimalists don’t buy or own to simplify their lives and homes. In today’s world, the temptation to buy stuff is everywhere. If you’re trying to embrace a minimalist lifestyle, it’s important to resist the perceived need those advertisements create. Instead, prioritize owning the essentials and knowing how to say “no” to the rest. But how do you know what to indulge in and what to avoid? While every minimalist has a slightly different vision of what’s truly essential and what isn’t, there are a few common things that most minimalists don’t own. If you want to live a ..read more