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 [...]
Whether you live in a small city apartment, a starter home in the suburbs, or a tiny house in your son’s backyard, this blog and video will share five design strategies to make the most of your home—regardless of its size! Living in smaller spaces does present a few challenges: Limited storage Less personal space [...]
Whether you're preparing to sell your home, choosing to downsize, or helping your parents clean out their home, decluttering is an emotional journey, you’re likely to experience a roller coaster of emotions: Guilt for letting go of items you were gifted or inherited. Sadness for saying goodbye to things you used to love but will [...]
If you suddenly feel the urge to purge your closet or any other room in your home, don’t resist! You’ll feel amazing and be so glad you said yes. I’m not sure if it was a bolt of lightning or a message from God, but at 9 o’clock last night, I felt an intense urge [...]
Why does simple living seem so hard and almost impossible to achieve? The reality is that it’s not hard, and it is possible, but there are so many misconceptions about simple living and minimalism that if you listen to the naysayers, it’s no wonder people believe that simple living is hard so they don’t even [...]
For the past 8 years, I have been passionate about inspiring others to downsize, declutter, and embrace living with less so they can live more. One of the most common challenges we face today, regardless of age, is that we live with too much stuff, leading to distraction, stress, and overwhelm. Whether you’re seriously considering [...]
There is a bittersweet transition that occurs in many homes at this time each year when our kids head off to college, and parents start their own new journey as empty nesters. Are you one of the thousands of parents navigating the emotional and physical transition to an empty nest? Perhaps, like many others, you [...]
Decluttering is an ongoing process. One of the best ways to help you develop a minimalist mindset and lifestyle is to establish a place for a donation box in your home. Start Your Decluttering Journey Through Small Effective Habits Make a habit of putting things that you don’t want, need, or use into a donation [...]
With summer coming to an end in just a few short weeks, many of us are thinking about getting back on track with our decluttering projects that we started earlier in the year. Rather than thinking of it as an overwhelming task, try taking on the mindset of accomplishing your decluttering tasks over a few [...]
By Rita Wilkins July 21, 2024 Leaving a lasting legacy is not about the material possessions we accumulate, but rather the impact we make through our actions. The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories. It’s what we do, not what we have, that will create a lasting legacy. When you think back on your [...]
