The Happiness Project – Declutting Edition

I recently finished the book, The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.  I know, I’m behind but I found a used copy at the yearly children’s book sale held at the mall not too long ago.  For the most part, it was a pretty good book that made you think about your own life and the little things you […]

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A Pandemic Got You Stuck Indoors – Time to Declutter!

This is a scary time to be walking the earth right now. We are in the midst of a pandemic and everyone is freaking out buying up toilet paper of all things. I think there are a couple of positive things that have arisen from this scare: hand washing and cleanliness are being taken seriously […]

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Too Busy to Declutter? I Think Not!

Time is valuable. We treasure it.  We crave more. We need more. There isn’t enough time in a day to do everything we need to get done.  That’s what they all said. How is this possible?  We have machines that do work for us (dishwasher, instant coffee maker, email/instant messaging, remote car starters) and help […]

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Expecting a Baby Is a Great Excuse to Declutter

People declutter for different reasons. For me, I declutter all the time because I love the rush of simplifying my home. For others, a life change such as downsizing/moving, a death in the family, binge watching Marie Kondo, or welcoming a new human into the house is what pushes someone to want or need to […]

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The Difference Between Mess and Clutter

Photo by Kara Eads on Unsplash Whether our homes are cluttered or messy, it an make us feel like we are out of control.  It can make us feel like we don’t have our shi*t together and that we are lazy butts.  Surprise, you’re not the only one that has felt this way.  I can safely say that […]

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Rise of the Decluttering Nation

I don’t like clutter. That’s putting it lightly. I despise clutter. That’s more like it. When I see clutter, my mind feels cluttered. I wasn’t always like this. It just…sort of gradually happened. Decluttering Out of Thin Air My decluttering ways didn’t really take complete form until I started dating Mitch. I’m not saying he’s […]

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Closet Cleanse (steps + tips to streamline and de-clutter the dreaded wardrobe)

Are you ready for the new year?  It’s the start of 2020 and I can tell you want a change in your life!  What’s a better place to start than your closet. Who’s up for a closet cleanse?   I’m not talking about your linen closet (though I definitely won’t stop you there.  In fact, […]

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Kicking It Old School S.P.U.G. Style

It’s the holiday season and we all know what that means: mass amounts of spending on useless gifts.  If you’re trying to incorporate a minimalist mindset to your personal life, it’s likely that it will translate further when thinking about gift giving. This may be an over-exaggeration but you can’t tell me that you’re not […]

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Minimalism and Materialism: The Effects on Mental Health

In more recent years, the minimalist movement has risen and has seen many, many people pursue a lifestyle of living with less ‘stuff’. But, for some reason consumerism seems to be at an all time high as well. From Marie Kondo’s successful books and Netflix show to author Fumio Sasaki of ‘Goodbye, Things’ to the […]

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How to Travel Light by Packing Like a Minimalist

If you are familiar with me and my blog, you’ll understand why the topic of packing like a minimalist really excites me. I love minimizing my belongings and I love to travel. It just makes sense that I write a post like this. The following tips and tricks are simple and straightforward so it should […]

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