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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]