Needs vs wants…how confusing the two leads to more clutter. Today, we’re diving into a topic that can truly transform your life – understanding needs vs wants and how it relates to that ever-persistent issue: clutter. Have you ever found yourself surrounded by a sea of stuff, feeling overwhelmed by the mess? Use this guide to move toward a happier, clutter-free home. Needs vs. Wants: The Fundamental Difference Let’s start by defining the basics. Needs are the essentials in life, the things we genuinely require for survival, comfort, and well-being. They encompass the basics like shelter, cloth ..read more

Some people would say my life of living with less stuff has led me to be deprived of nice things. For example, my car hits 200k miles this week. I’m super excited.  It’s the first vehicle I’ve bought and kept alive that long without giving up on it.  It’s “mama’s truck”.  It’s a beast.  I will drive it until it dies. We took my car to the shop this week to get new brakes, amongst other things.  Every time it goes to the shop, we have the same conversation… “When are you going to get a new vehicle?”  My husband even laughed and admitted to me this week he thought ..read more

Start living a simpler life with less stuff and start creating space in your life for memories to be made rather than taking up more and more space in your home.  If clutter and unused items are taking over your home, robbing your wallet of your hard-earned dollars, and generally making your life more difficult, maybe it’s time to start figuring out how to live with less stuff.  Here are ways you can start living a simpler life with less stuff: 1 – Stop shopping for fun  If you want to start living with less, you need to stop the inflow of more stuff from coming into your home ..read more

Have you ever bought a new planner for the new year just to watch it sit and mock you for weeks and months on end? I was talking about this phenomenon with girlfriends recently. We gave it a name. Planner shame. It’s nearly the end of March, and this is the time when planner shame really sets in. It’s happened to many of us wanna-be planners. Sometimes planner shame happens with the cheap planners from a big box store. Those hurt, yes. The planner shame is real. For some of us though, it’s with the $50 planners. The ones our friends/Facebook ads/the internet says we can’t live without. Ar ..read more

Minimalism is one of my favorite subjects to discuss because of the joy I feel from living with less. I always want others to feel joy and happiness, thus I compiled this fantastic list of quotes about minimalism; I hope they bring you as much joy and encouragement on your minimalist journey as they do me. Without further ado, I give you your 21 Minimalist Quotes for 2021! Related Post: The Benefits of Being a Minimalist Family You don’t need fancy things to feel good. You can hug a puppy. You can buy a can of paint and surround yourself with color. You can plant a flower and watch it grow. Y ..read more

It’s been a crazy few weeks at my house. I’ve been needing a little extra inspiration lately so I decided to put together this post to help anyone who is needing that extra little lift to their spirits or needs a little happiness in their life. Enjoy! Related Post: Declutter to Drastically Reduce Anxiety and Stress To be richer, happier, and freer, all you need to do is want less. -Francine Jay 2. Happiness, not in another place but this place…not for another hour, but this hour. -Walt Whitman 3. Happiness is not having what you want. It is wanting what you have. – Rabbi Hyman Schachtel 4 ..read more

I needed to stop online impulse shopping, as it was my secret guilty pleasure.  I could do it on my lunch break or from my cell phone in the mornings before anyone woke up…while still in the bed.  I generally shopped at one or two stores primarily, so I knew their clothing sizes and did not have to try them on to know they would fit.  Then there was online impulse buying with Target and Amazon with their quick shipping and easy pay options.  I was an addict, and I did not even know it. I did not realize the depth of my addiction until I decided I wanted to declutter my bedr ..read more

Let’s face it. There are days when the budget needs help, but food still needs to go on the table.   A no-spend grocery challenge can help you go at least a week, if not longer, without spending a dime on groceries.  That can equal hundreds of dollars saved.    If you go longer than a week, say a month, you can probably spend very, very little, if anything at all. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commissio ..read more

How much is your storage space costing you? And no, I’m not talking about the storage unit you may or may not have. That’s an easy price to name. You get a bill for it every month. I’m talking about the storage space in your home. The Average Home Size I’m talking about the storage space in your home. in 2017, the average new build home size in America was 2,426 square feet (source). In the US, for those who rent a self storage unit, 65% have a garage. Forty-seven percent of self-storage renters have an attic, and 33% have a basement (source). More than half of Americans believe their homes ar ..read more

How’s your sleep been lately? Has it ever been good? There’s a chance your bedroom setup could be ruining your sleep. It could be big changes needed or simple, small changes that make a big difference so you can sleep well! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  This post contains affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my full disclosure policy. Check out these simple hacks to create a calmer bedroom and environment for peaceful, d ..read more