Is your house starting to look more like a toy store than a home? Or are you sick of moving around piles of toys that your kid barely plays with? Here are 5 simple steps I use to reduce toy clutter in my home without feeling guilty or going insane. But first, I want to talk about what you will gain when you minimize toy clutter in your house. I'm not a psychologist, but ... Read More »
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Step-By-Step
We've finally arrived at Week 3 of my "Live More With Less" Series: How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe. For those that don't know what a capsule wardrobe is it's a "mini" wardrobe where every thing goes together and you love every piece. Now, there are many variations of the definition - and sizes of capsule wardrobes - but that hits the main points. Also, don't forget to check ... Read More »
5 Tips To Maintain a Clutter-Free Home
You did it. You finally de-cluttered your home or closet. Slowly, though, you’ve noticed that items have begun to creep back in. Now you have more knick-knacks again than Great Aunt Ida. What happened? Well, decluttering is only half the battle. The other is to have a plan put in place to prevent clutter from sneaking back in. But first, make sure you read the post "Live More ... Read More »
Are You Holding Onto Stuff Others Could Use?
I am so excited to kick off my Live More with Less series with a post on de-cluttering and generosity. Yes, I realize the title reads, "Are you holding onto stuff others could use?" but while it might seem like a post on minimalism (which it is) it is also very much a post on giving to others out of our abundance. Because wouldn't it be wonderful to have a home clear of junk, ... Read More »
10 Tips To Declutter and Organize
Maybe you clicked on this article because you are feeling overwhelmed with the clutter in your house. Or maybe it's not too bed, but you would like a few tips to declutter and organize better. If either of these are the cases I have good news - you've come to the right place. The good news is that organization is not a trait you're born with, but rather that you learn. In ... Read More »