Did you know that only 17% of high school students are required to take a personal finance course? Unfortunately, most of us didn’t learn much about personal finance or investing at home or in school when we were growing up either. The Gift of Financial Education: Money Skills and Financial Freedom Teaching grandkids about money is [...]
This morning, I read a funny quote from Joshua Becker: "If you’re not using the stuff in your home, get rid of it. You’re not going to start using it more by shoving it into a closet somewhere." As we approach the holiday season, many of us might be guilty of doing exactly that—shoving stuff [...]
Have you ever decluttered something as seemingly trivial as a kitchen junk drawer and felt an immediate sense of emotional relief? Or what about the feeling of accomplishment when you finally deal with that pile of unopened mail? And then there's the amazing boost of energy you get when you unpack the boxes that have [...]
In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven world, the impact of minimalism and simple living can be life-changing. It’s no wonder that a growing number of people are actively choosing to: Prioritize fewer possessions, Focus on more meaningful experiences, Simplify their lives by decluttering their homes, minds, and schedules. With constant noise and endless distractions, the idea of [...]
By Rita Wilkins October 25, 2024 Lifestyle Do you feel overwhelmed by the countless decisions you face every day? From the moment you crawl out of bed to the moment you put your head on the pillow at night, Psychology Today estimates that you make more than 2,000 decisions each working hour – one every two seconds! And that’s just an [...]
Do you ever feel stuck in a rut? You desperately want to declutter, maybe even downsize to a smaller home, but mostly, you just want a simpler life—one that’s: Less hectic Less stressful Filled with more peace and freedom And yet, as you look around your home, you do nothing. You feel so overwhelmed by [...]
By Rita Wilkins November 04, 2024 Lifestyle Do you find yourself mindlessly shopping online? If so, you’re not alone. This has become a growing concern for consumers of all ages. An Interesting Statistic The average American consumer spends over $1,000 per year on impulse online purchases, making at least six impulse buys per month. Online shopping has become [...]
The busy holiday season is almost here. Will this year be like holidays past, where you’re so caught up in preparing, shopping, and wrapping gifts that there’s little time left to simply enjoy it? Have you been wondering what life would be like if it were just simpler? Less cluttered? Less overwhelming? Less stressful? Imagine [...]
There was a time when regifting felt like a taboo subject—something you’d whisper about, but never openly admit to doing. But now, as many years have passed, I’ve learned that regifting can be a truly thoughtful gesture, a way of sharing joy, and, yes, reducing the clutter in our lives. But it has to be [...]
Have you ever watched a Hallmark Christmas movie with impeccably decorated rooms, the perfect holiday dinner, and the family gathered around the fireplace and piano? The snow is falling, carolers are knocking at the door. It’s a beautiful sight to behold, but it creates an unrealistic expectation of what our holidays “should” look like. Back [...]
