As someone who has suffered multiple losses, Marty Walden knows grief decluttering is both a necessity and a season to work through painful wounds while letting go of possessions. I’m not sure exactly how it happened, but I’ve become known to some of my followers as the “grief writer.” Looking back on my most recent... The post Grief Decluttering: Letting Go While Grieving appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more

Need to quickly declutter and downsize your home? These tips will help you be ruthless while still keeping what you need and love. I’ve recently written how I’m going back to my blogging roots. This basically means I’m here to encourage you in your home while inspiring you with courage in your life. Sounds like... The post Quickly Declutter and Downsize Your Home appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more

Looking for the perfect gift for someone special? These 25+ homemade gifts from the kitchen will inspire you to make it yourself! There is something really special about giving and receiving a homemade gift from the kitchen. These delicious recipes from fellow bloggers are sure to please everyone on your Christmas list!  I’ve gathered together... The post Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more

Love giving handmade goodies from the kitchen? This M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift recipe includes a FREE printable and label! Do you ever look back in the past and wonder what in the world you were thinking? Let me explain. Over 20 years ago I was a choir director in our local church.... The post M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar Gift appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more

Filled with simple DIY projects and thrift finds, this tutorial will teach you how to use inexpensive Christmas decor to create a beautiful holiday home! Christmas is a beautiful season of celebrating the gift of Jesus’ birth and enjoying family traditions and the coziness of a well loved home. But often this holiday can also... The post Inexpensive Christmas Decor appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more

A holiday favorite that is perfectly served year-round, this dried beef cheese ball is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! Looking for an easy appetizer with a short prep time that everyone will love? Try my favorite dried beef cheese ball! To me, nothing says “welcome” as a homemade cheese ball served with your... The post Dried Beef Cheese Ball appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more

Make this thrifted whitewashed wood tray and add seasonal scrapbook paper for a rustic accent. Perfect for Christmas or any time of the year! I love to makeover simple wood serving trays I find at yard sales or thrift stores, but you can also use a brand new one if you don’t have any on... The post Whitewashed Wood Tray for Christmas appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more

Instant Russian Tea recipe with Tang is an old holiday favorite that’s the perfect inexpensive hot drink for the holidays! The slightly sweet smell of an evergreen tree. Christmas tree lights twinkling in a dimly lit room. Strains of beautiful music from Point of Grace A Christmas Story CD. Sound perfect? I think so! The... The post Instant Russian Tea with Tang appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more

The family blessing jar tradition is a precious way to instill gratitude in your children with the simple act of recording blessings throughout the year. This post has always been one of my favorites on my blog because it represented one of the greatest strengths of our family: creating and celebrating traditions. When my husband... The post Family Blessing Jar appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more

Living in a small home doesn’t have to mean boring! These cozy fall cottage decor ideas will inspire and encourage you! One of the things I’ve learned while living in a small cottage is how much easier life is! Downsizing or living with less stuff doesn’t have to mean your home is lacking or less... The post Cozy Fall Cottage Decor appeared first on Marty's Musings ..read more