I love a good dinner. Spaghetti and meatballs with wine and some Dean Martin playing in the background is my happy place. That feeling when you are full and you’ve laughed with your family and enjoyed a good meal is hard to beat. That’s contentment! Wouldn’t it be great if we could feel that way…
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Do you ever feel stuck? Are you doom-scrolling when you should be doing something productive? Do you have a lot to do but no energy or motivation to do them? I think we have all been there. We can’t get out of our heads and do the things we know we need to do because…
Life is crazy busy all the time and it can be hard to figure out how you will even start to simplify it. Trust me, I know. I’m a long time minimalist and I’m great at saying no to the unnecessary or extra and sometimes life still gets overwhelming. What do I do then? Lean…
Adulting is hard and no one wants to do it every single day. Some days I wake up bargaining ways to get out of my responsibilities. I think everyone has a shirt or coffee mug that says they can’t adult today. So yes, adulting is hard but do you know what’s harder? Not adulting. No,…
How can reading change your life? I can honestly say reading has shaped my life. I read all the time. When I’m working I’m listening to audio books. Before bed I read on my Kindle Paperwhite till I’m sleepy. I read for work and I read for fun. Books have always been a huge part…
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On this road towards a simple life there have been many ups and downs. There have been times when I didn’t care about stuff at all and got rid of a lot. And then there were times I seemed to buy one thing after another and worry about stuff way more than I should. It…
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If you are like me you probably spend a lot of time indoors. After all most of our work is inside. And a lot of our rest and entertainment is too. More and more of our lives are spent in front of screens. I clean houses (inside) and I blog (inside) and I like to…
My life is so busy these days. But I’m busy in a better way than I used to be. Before the pandemic my life was all about running from one obligation to another. Now, though I still have “obligations”, I have a lot more time to do things I really truly enjoy, things that light…
You are here because you are a lot like me. You dream of having a simple life full of family, friends and great experiences! And it wouldn’t hurt if you become successful at something you love and it just happened to pay! But the thing is, you are just like me in another way. No…
My gramma’s china was very beautiful. She collected bone china tea cups and saucers, sugar bowls, milk pitchers, and platters. Some of it had beautiful Japanese designs and most of it had beautiful painted flowers and some gilding. It was delicate and tiny but it was not being used for just those reasons. She kept…
When I was a little girl my mom loved looking at houses that were for sale. She loved to dream. I loved what I had. We lived in a little tract home on a tree line street and I would always ask her; “Why do we need another house? Ours is perfect.” I think on…
When I was a little girl, I had a great babysitter. She always had cool ideas! We watched her favorite movies, wrote a weekly newspaper, played with the dogs, and made cool art projects. But the best thing we did was read. She would read her favorite books to me as I sat around or…
I’m sure you’ve heard that the earth is in trouble. I’ve been hearing about it since I was a little girl. And it’s always mattered to me but it’s also always felt out of my control. I’m too broke and too busy and I just can’t change the world. But it’s becoming a problem that…
Have you ever stayed up late to pack the night before a trip? Do you forget appointments and show up late at work? Is all this poor time management making you stressed out and frustrating your friends and family? If you constantly feel like a chicken with its head cut off you probably don’t think…
I grew up in a nice little tract home on a tree-lined street and I didn’t really know how much money my dad made but I knew he was always there for me. My mom only worked outside the home a couple of times throughout my childhood and I loved doing everything with her. I…
I live in a medium-sized desert town. We have all the basic stores, a couple of theaters, lots of restaurants, and a bowling alley. It’s not an exciting or stunningly beautiful place when you first get here. Still, time and again it enchants those who come, including my husband who is originally from San Diego….
I think we can all agree that these past few years have been crazy and with all the different things that have happened the cost of living has gone up and up and up! You might be struggling to make ends meet and hold onto everything you have “just in case”. But what if I…
It feels like forever since I’ve gone anywhere but I am looking forward to a couple of trips this summer. I love clothes and being dressed appropriately for every occasion is important to me so I didn’t always pack like a minimalist. That changed during my married life. Ever since my husband and I got…
Have you ever felt like your life was already planned out for you before you were born? Like you are just doing what others expect you to. Go to school, get a job, get married, buy a house, have kids, retire, and die. That seems like the common trajectory, right? And I’m not saying it’s…
You are here to learn about minimalism but we live in a consumer society. What does that mean? Living in a world of mindless consumerism means that all my friends are talking about what they bought on Black Friday and they want to hang out at Target. Does that sound familiar? How does living in…
Do you suffer from decision fatigue? What is it and how do you know if you have it. Could you reduce decision fatigue and drastically improve your life? Read on to find out what decision fatigue is and how to cure it with 5 surprisingly simple solutions from the minimalist lifestyle! When I heard of…
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We always think of the past as a simpler happier time. The truth of the matter is living in the past came with its own challenges. Regardless, living in the past was simpler. So how can we learn from it and start living a simple life in a modern world? I grew up on a…
Do you want to simplify life and declutter your home? Do you want your days to run more smoothly? I know that’s what I want and I am always looking for new ways to streamline everything that I do! Here at Doable Simplicity, I am all about making the minimalist lifestyle doable and simplicity attainable…
Minimalists don’t have anything right? That’s not true! We live life just like you and need things to get dressed, do our work, have fun, and more. Minimalists just try to get the right stuff so that they don’t have to get as much stuff. That is why I wanted to share with you some…
We just came back from a great trip! We went on a family get-away with my parents for their anniversary. Our destination of choice was a beautiful mountain lake in Colorado and we stayed in an adorable log cabin Airbnb. I love staying in vacation rentals because I want to live a simpler life like…
I am not going to lie. When we were stuck at home during 2020 I was living my best life. I am such a home body and I can findless endless things to keep me busy at home. I think I really needed to slow down and enjoy life. The rest was much needed. But…
This has been a crazy year. We have all learned a lot of important life lessons from the Pandemic. I don’t want to make light of it either. It has been a tragic year and many of us have faced some very difficult times. But what can we learn from it? What did you learn…
Doesn’t it seem like everything in life is getting more complicated? Even having fun in the summertime becomes a big fiasco by the time you’re done packing all the clothes and food and gear and sunscreen! Keeping things simple can be hard to do but it has actually helped us have a lot more fun!…
I used to be afraid to wear shorts because my legs are fat and I didn’t want to wear a swim-suit in front of a bunch of people even though I love swimming more than anything. Then one day I got a new friend and she taught me that when you have self-worth it frees…
I used to love clutter! I am not even lying. I loved having all the things and overdecorating! But eventually, I was drowning and living in a 300 square foot studio apartment! I thought a bigger place was the solution. Who wouldn’t? But then I discovered the “live changing magic of” decluttering. Once I started…
We all want to stay healthy and eat right. We want to feel our best and enjoy our life. But there are so many diet fads and conflicting advice out there. It can become very overwhelming to know what to do to simply be your healthiest you. Let’s focus on the basics and learn simple…
These minimalist exercise tips are here to make staying healthy simple! They are all about having less stuff and more time to exercise!
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Keeping life simple has been a challenge lately. Many of us are now facing the new and unexpected challenges of homeschooling our children. Even though this topic doesn’t strictly relate to the minimalist lifestyle it is a topic on the mind of many women and parents and it can make our simple life very complicated….
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I have a lot of hobbies! I learned to sew when I was 13 and I love to make unique and beautiful dresses. Before that, I took painting lessons from a good friend my mom paid with taco dinners every Monday night. When I was fifteen I started fiddle lessons and I still play the…
The Pandemic left me unemployed for a while. In fact, as I write this I am still unemployed. It’s ok. I am sure I can get back to work soon. But these days at home have left me with a lot of time to think about what I want my life to look like. I…
Always wanting to declutter and organize but never get rid of enough stuff? Always wanting to simplify your life but can’t seem to stop buying stuff you don’t need. Learn how cultivating appreciation will help you let go of things and not get more!
I have been living in a small home for almost 10 years. I know all the ups and downs. It can be hard to keep the small living mentality and very hard to fight the urge to upscale. Because I have stayed happy in my small space I want to help you enjoy small space…
My husband and I didn’t set out to live the minimalist lifestyle and we weren’t really seeking a simple life. We were just young and broke. So how did we start living a simple life and become accidental minimalists? How can living a simple life help you? Do You Want to Start Living a Simple…
You know what really bugs me? That moment on Sunday morning when my iPhone tells me that my average screen time each day in the past week was 3 hours and 41 minutes. That’s embarrassing right? I mean, every single week I look at that stupid number and think “You’ve got to be kidding me!’ …
Does it seem like you never have enough time to do all the things you should do and all the things you want to do? Are you overwhelmed with your to-do list, laundry, grocery shopping, and everything else? I know how you feel. It can be overwhelming and sometimes we all just want to break…
This is the year you are going to lose the weight! Start the side hustle! Go back to school! Declutter your house! Learn Spanish! Get out of debt! This is the year that’s going to be different. This year you will achieve all your goals and start living your dream! Well…wouldn’t it be nice? But…
What are your big goal ideas for this year? Are they new goals or recycled ones you failed to achieve before? When you think of setting new goals does it overwhelm you? Annoy you? Leave your mind blank? Sometimes the hardest part about setting goals is coming up with good ideas of goals you would…
Do you find that you spend this time of year thankful and content? Or does it sometimes seem like our focus gets pulled away from those feelings by what we want and what we think we can get? Sadly in our consumer society, it can be really easy to feel like we don’t have enough…
Are you here looking for date night ideas? Well, you came to the right place if you are like me…looking to be inspired because you love your rut, and hanging out in it with your spouse sounds just fine. So here’s the deal. All my friends are talking about date night and posting their date…
I have been dealing with anxiety for as long as I can remember. For a long time, I didn’t think it was a problem but a couple of years ago I became so anxious and depressed I felt like I was drowning. While I pulled myself out of that really bad spot I still find…
We live in consumer society which means that you should define your value by how much stuff you have and how much money you earn. We live in a consumer society which means what you should define your value by how fancy your car is and if you have the latest iPhone. We live in…
Have you ever been ghosted? Did you ever fail to send a thank you note? How does it feel when your friends don’t pay you back when they said they would? Or what about that guy who cut you off in traffic? Bad manners and rude treatment happen all the time. Unfortunately, we are often…
Do you have fun every day? Sometimes our lives are full of fun things. Big events, nice trips, and evenings with friends and family seem to come in waves. The summer can be full of days at the lake, camping trips, and BBQs. But at other times it seems like we just don’t have that…
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Isn’t it ironic that as a minimalist I have still struggled with the idea of slow living? I find it funny I, as a homebody who loves nothing more than a good book and a hygge atmosphere, still feel like living slowly stays just out of my grasp. A lot of people like a busy…
One of my strongest beliefs is this. You never ever stop growing. There is always room for improvement. Learning never ends. Because I love to learn and love to find new ways I can improve my life my journey towards personal growth is always in progress. For me, growth is an essential ingredient for a…
I hate when I forget an appointment or don’t follow up with somebody. It makes me look like a flake and that’s the last thing I want people to think of when they hear my name. It’s also very frustrating when I don’t have the energy for things I want to do and feel overwhelmed…
Every year we have new goals we want to achieve. Actually, a lot of years we have the same goals we wish we had achieved last year. Lose the weight, stick to healthy habits, stop a bad habit, make x amount of money, and so forth. These goal ideas aren’t quite as easy as they…
A few years ago I received an extra precious gift. It touched my heart deeply and I still treasure it. But the value of the gift didn’t have anything to do with the item. It had everything to do with the thought behind it. You see, my good friend had died. She was an older…
Patience…I am sick and tired of it. No really, it seems like my entire life has been one test in patience after another. Whether I face a challenging circumstance, a difficult person, an internal obstacle, or even a goal I’m hoping to achieve, everything requires patience. What about you? Do you find it difficult to…
This is a guest post by Cora Gold As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, you may grapple with the onset of winter blues or even seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The combination of reduced daylight and colder weather can leave you feeling lethargic, anxious and emotionally drained. However, there’s a powerful antidote to…
It’s so easy to complain. We complain all the time. I have a headache and my ears are popping. My house is too small and my car did a weird thing yesterday. My contacts are dry and my shoulder hurts. I don’t want to go to the gym but I don’t want to be fat…
Morning is not my favorite time of day. I’m not going to fudge the truth on that. I do not wake up chipper and ready to face the day and I have been known to be fairly non-verbal before at least a little caffeine in me. But that doesn’t mean I get nothing done in…
When I get home from a long day of cleaning houses and my house is a mess, I have to cook dinner, and I’m supposed to work out I can honestly say that I’ve felt overwhelmed and even a little put upon at times. But is that my family’s fault or is it perhaps mine?…
I love all the seasons, especially fall. But in the last few years summer has become my new love. I look forward to it the moment fall is over. I didn’t really like summer when I was a younger adult. It was just so hot and exhausting. I mean, if you are just working it…
One of the reasons I really love writing this blog is because I have a strong belief that we can all grow continually. In fact, I believe that if we aren’t growing we are dead. But how can we grow? Just like a plant grows, we can look for the sun, or the direction we…
As we sat on the couch looking at our phones we were in our own little worlds and not together at all. I was looking at my blog stats and my husband was playing chess on his computer. We were together but apart. In this world it can be very hard to maintain a good…
I am one of those crazy A-type personalities that likes to get things done and do them right but without too many rules or specifics. I don’t know if there are other people like that but that is who I am. Anyway, I love goals but I hate making spreadsheets and charts. I don’t live…
I’m a one of those artsy-farsty types. I don’t have just one creative hobby. I have many! They include sewing, writing, jewelry making, painting, and playing music! I just can’t help myself… Yes, my clothes are often inspired by world culture and I love color. I absolutely pick up thread and spare beads off the…
I really can’t believe it’s almost 2023. This year has had it’s ups and downs. There has been growth and setbacks, illness and healthy changes, and lots of fun and memories with family and friends. I know that the beginning of a new year is really just another day but it does feel good, in…
Dear Helper, I know that you are always there for me and all your friends. You love helping people and you hate to turn anyone down when they ask for a favor. But, I’m sorry to tell you, the last time you said yes you didn’t completely show up. You were way too distracted and…
I was listening to my husband and scrolling Instagram. At least that’s what I thought I was doing. I seemed to be nodding and grunting at the right times. But when I looked up I had no idea what he said. I looked at the love of my life and realized that I was completely…
I am a servant of sorts. Don’t worry it’s not as bad as it sounds. I love to serve others. It gives me more joy than anything else. Let me explain. In my day job I clean houses. I serve others in the classic capacity of doing housework but it brings me joy when I…
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I’ve had nightmares all my life. On a good night, I’m terrorized by monsters and aliens. That’s actually kind of fun compared to the bad nights when I dream of realistic scenarios where I lose everyone I love. During the day, aside from being tired, I have always had to deal with a touch of…
Every morning I wake up and take out the dog, make a smoothie, get some coffee, and get my husband’s lunch packed. That’s only part of my morning routine. It happens every single day because all of those things are habits that help me. I have other habits I don’t like including getting seconds at…
This is a guest post by Amanda Brownlow from Hello Brownlow. In 2018 we found minimalism. As soon as I hopped off the hamster wheel of consumerism and into a life enjoying less clutter, we almost immediately started to save money. I found contentment within the life I was already living – I didn’t need…
I used to get really behind on laundry and then I would put off folding it forever. Most of the time I was digging through the “to be folded” basket to find clothes that I wanted to wear. I also used to hate grocery shopping and as soon I got home from the store I…
Do you need to save some money this year? Who doesn’t! Whether you need to pay off debt, keep up with bills or save for an exciting future adventure saving money is never a bad thing. But sometimes it seems like making ends meet is all that you can do. Especially right now with all…
The last couple of years have been surreal. They have been difficult and strange, but they have also changed the way we look at our lives, our time, and the world we live in. There is no greater proof of our changed way of thinking than the “Great Resignation of 2021”. That is the term…
Sometimes you can’t take the trip, get together with all your family, or buy all the things you want. Sometimes things just aren’t the way you dream of them being. That’s when you have to make the best of it. We have had to make the best of it a lot due to the Pandemic…
In this crazy consumer world, it seems like spending money is our recreation but that can become a stressful and damaging way to spend time with your family. What are some simple and fun things to do with family? What can you do with your family for free? Why is it better to focus on…
One day, after a really thorough decluttering session I looked around at my beautiful space looking for more to get rid of. I loved and used everything I looked at and it was all organized and looked beautiful. Still, I found myself opening drawers and looking at shelves wondering if I could get rid of…
You are living in a bigger is better society and yet there is this constant murmur about minimalism. But that murmur is growing and it’s growing into a roar because people are finding that when you simplify your life and strive for a minimalist lifestyle benefits are many. You may just find that less is…
I am not the girliest of girls but I do like to look my best and I do like to change things up a little bit. I have settled in on a pretty simple makeup routine and the makeup I use is simple and affordable too. Let me share with you some of my favorite…
Do you know what stinks? Being too strapped for cash to go to the movies or grab a bite to eat. I haven’t experienced that since my teen years because I learned the tricks to spending less money on every day things. When you find easy ways for spending less money a little bit at…
Do you have some new goals for this year? Do you want to be more productive and less stressed? How can you finally achieve your big goals and daily tasks? Try these 10 minimalist productivity tips to help you achieve your goals! Grab your free checklist to stay motivated!
I have learned a lot in the last couple of years. I’ve taken online courses, online seminars, and online classes through zoom. Online learning is going to make a big impact on our future from online classes for college and virtual learning for school to online courses for just about anything you want to do!…
The world we live in is crazy right now. I wanted to let my readers know that we are in the middle of a change in circumstances right now. I am writing this personal post because it does have a bearing on the blog and my message of simplicity. As you may know, we have…
I left the house for the first time in 2 weeks to run some masks I made to a friend whose husband works at the hospital where they don’t have enough masks and are taking anything they can get. I saw the town I live in still bustling with activity and it made me scared…
It was Monday morning and I was looking at my planner trying to figure out when I had time to go grocery shopping, preferably before we ran out of food completely. But between cleaning jobs, and my volunteer work it was going to be a tight squeeze! And I hate grocery shopping! Thankfully those days…
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I’m not going to lie. I lived my best life during the Pandemic. I love staying home in my cozy clothes. The Pandemic gave me time to be creative and productive in new ways. At the same time, even I, got stir crazy at times. When I did, I had to think up something fun…
You come home after a long day at work and your house is a mess! It feels like an overwhelming job that you can never catch up with! I feel your pain. Believe it or not, I clean house all day and still come home to a house that needs to be cleaned. That’s because…
As I write this I’m in the post vacation glow of our trip to Belgium and France. That’s right, Europe! Honestly there was a time when I thought I would never be able to go anywhere like that. I’m just a small town girl from the “Wild West” and I clean houses for a living. …
I love love love fall! The crisp in the air, the rustling yellow leaves against the bright blue sky, the relief from the heat, and yes, even the pumpkin spice. I’m that girl! Raised on a tree-lined street with Victorian houses, kicking maple and cottonwood leaves on my way to the bus stop, watching Gilmore…
Do you have a vacation planned for this summer? Are you thinking about what to pack so you can pack light or are you going to throw a bunch of random clothes in your giant suitcase at the last minute? Once you get there are you going to go big or keep it simple? Would…
I grew up in a small desert town but I also grew up in the rugged Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Thanks to my dad’s undying love of nature and the mountains we spent many summers camping, surrounded by wildflowers, white peaks, pines, aspens and beautiful waterfalls. Through the years we have camped in tents, a…
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Are you looking around your home thinking that you need a bigger place? A nicer place? Are you waiting and wishing for the day that you can have your own home? If so, maybe you need to learn how to love your home, or how to love your home again. First of all, I totally…
Wouldn’t it be nice if love came with an instruction manual? Just like when we get a new board game we could read the rules of love, the game play and how to win it! But love isn’t that way. In fact, it doesn’t seem to make any sense and it’s driven by the whims…
Have you ever gotten a gift that you really didn’t want? You know, that big elephant in the room what in the world is this and why would anyone ever give it to me, kind of gift? Or maybe you got a duplicate gift, a gift that you can see the purpose of but don’t…
Do you ever feel the urge to shop? You are sitting there just going about your day and you suddenly feel like you need to shop. You pull out your phone and you open Amazon and you start searching around for something you “need” to buy. Or worse your scrolling Instagram and you see an…
What is sustainability? Why is important to make eco-friendly choices? How can minimalism and sustainability go together? How does minimalism help the environment? If you are like me these questions might be making you nervous. If you’re like me you can’t afford to buy high-end organic and sustainably made products all the time and every…
The other day I was at the tire shop and it took longer than expected. There were also some unexpected problems with my vehicle that needed addressed. It was going to cost more and I wasn’t thrilled. But you know what? It was actually a very nice experience. How could a day like that be…
My husband and I have been married for almost 14 years now and we have never owned a home. We have thought about it many times but due to different circumstances throughout the years we have yet to do it. There are definitely pros and cons of renting vs. home ownership and we have weighed…
As I write this I am feeling very positive and happy but that’s not how I felt yesterday or the day before. Why? Well, I am just now recovering from my third round with COVID and before that I had strep throat and the flu resulting in one pretty lousy month. But today, today I’m…
I have a confession to make. I just ordered an iPad. Yes, I’m a minimalist and I just made a big purchase. But trust me, it was a long time coming. I need an iPad for a huge chunk of my life including my volunteer work. About 6 years ago my old iPad died and…
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I love hygge. I’ve been a fan of hygge all my life without even knowing it. Cups of tea, fluffy blankets, low lighting, nice background music are all hygge elements. These things are not just part of my life, there are part of every single day of my life! What about you? Are you a…
It’s the most expensive time of the year! But we are all saving soooo much money! Have you ever found yourself spending way too much money because of all the great deals on Black Friday? Are you always scanning sales ads and saving money yet overspending on credit cards? You are not alone! Even I,…
Guess what?! I’m not ALWAYS in the mood to declutter. That’s right! I sometimes let things pile up. Sometimes I have stuff I know is clutter and I just don’t want to let go of it yet. At other times I want to get rid of some clutter but I just don’t have the time…
It was a great summer with lots of time at the lake, a beautiful camping trip in the mountains, time with friends and times alone which I also love. But towards the end of summer and the beginning of fall I felt that things were getting a little crazy in my space and it was…
This is a Guest Post by Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow In 2017, we drastically reduced our home inventory by getting rid of well over half of our belongings. Since we started living a more minimalist lifestyle, every part of our lives has become simpler – including my wardrobe. But it wasn’t always that way!…
I absolutely to love to wear color and my wardrobe is full vibrant prints and styles! My colorful wardrobe makes me happy and confident! But I’ve noticed that a lot of people hesitate to wear color and they end up stuck in neutral, in color and in style. Others may spread their wings a bit…
Somedays are crazy busy and we just want to head out the door as fast as we can. Other days we like to take a little more time with our appearance. Sometimes it feels important to look good and sometimes we just don’t care. You may wonder if what you wear matters when noone seems…
For the longest time I didn’t really know what my personal style was. It seemed like I was just riding the waves of whatever was popular and honestly I hated half the clothes I owned. I blame fast fashion. We all just run into Target or T.J. Maxx or a million other little trend-based stores…
Guest Post Written by Cora Gold Minimalism and sustainability often overlap in many important ways. People who espouse a minimalist lifestyle become more sustainable in their practices, and those who emphasize eco-friendliness naturally waste less. Becoming minimalist means embracing true freedom, liberating yourself from the heavy burden of assigning too much importance to material trinkets….
When I was a young(er) woman I never would have dreamed that I would become a self proclaimed minimalist. In fact, I’m sure plenty of people would have said I was just the opposite of a minimalist. Some people might still question if I’m “REALLY” a minimalist. But guess what? There are many different types…
I am a minimalist but it’s not the first thing you may think when you see my living space. I love color and I love feeling cozy too! What about you? Are you a minimalist? You may not be sure if you are a minimalist or not. Why is it so confusing? Because some people…
Welcome back Spring! We missed the green of the trees and the beautiful colors of the flowers. Most of all we missed feeling the warm sunshine. It always feels exciting when a new season starts and I don’t know about you but I always feel like changing up my look for the new season. I’m…
I have been cleaning houses for work for over 17 years. Why do I do it you may ask? Because it’s a flexible job that allows me time for my other important priorities. It also keeps me active! And I can’t complain about listening to books and music all day! The cherry on top is…
Are you a minimalist? Or a maximalist? Probably you are somewhere in the middle. Or maybe you are on your journey from being a maximalist towards being a minimalist. That’s where I am. Seriously, you may be surprised to hear this but I used to love collecting. My childhood room was covered with pretty little…
I like to declutter but do you know what I like more? A simple life. Decluttering changed my life but minimalism made me happy. Sometimes people think that you have declutter all the time to be a minimalist. Others think you have to be a minimalist to declutter at all. But is that true? What…
I am a pretty healthy person but I’m not a particularly vigilant person. I like a glass of wine, some cookies, potato chips and pizza! My weight has it’s ups and downs and I don’t always exercise as much as I should or sleep well. But I’ve learned the importance of protecting and promoting your…
I’ve become a minimalist and now my favorite outfit is a pair of jeans, a white v-neck t-shirt, and some Birkenstocks. Sometimes I wear a grey a t-shirt and tennis shoes instead. That’s about the extent of my wardrobe because I only wear neutrals and I have about 15 items in my closet that are…
I may be a minimalist but I love clothes! Clothing has always been the hardest thing for me to pair down on. I love buying clothes and I even love making clothes. But if I’m going to keep things simple that means I’m going to have to constantly get rid of clothes. That just feels…
My husband are I are completely debt free. In fact, we have spent most of our married life with little to no debt excepting one car payment and a couple hospital bills which are paid off now. Do you know how unheard of that is? Debt seems to be the American way of life but…
My husband and I bought mountain bikes, then we needed to buy helmets, a bike lock, a bike wrack, a better bike rack, water bottle holders, a pump, a tire repair kit, and a seat cover. That was all before we even used the bikes! And guess what? We don’t use the bikes all the…
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I receive a small commission when you purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. It’s kind of a funny story. I lived in a 300-square-foot studio apartment for almost 10 years. My landlord was a good friend’s dad. That friend had lived in…
Decluttering tips for seniors from the art of Swedish Death Cleaning will help you bring a kinder approach to downsizing.
When you are drowning in clutter it can be hard to imagine yourself having a home free of clutter. It can feel like a totally overwhelming task to declutter all the stuff you are looking at. I know because I’ve been there. But let me reassure you, it’s not impossible, and it doesn’t have to…
When I was a little girl my gramma liked to take me to the mall. She had an eye for quality and she liked to buy me pretty things. But you know what? I don’t remember a single thing she bought me. What I do remember is that we always got an Orange Julius and…
A lot of people in the minimalist world have these amazing stories of getting rid of 75% of their possessions and pursuing the minimalist lifestyle after traveling down the consumer highway for the first part of their life. I don’t have a story quite like that because I started out pretty simply. I did get…
I didn’t want to admit it and I fought it for as long as I could but you can’t fight with the dictionary. I guess I am technically a “millennial” whether I like it or not. Not only that but I’m starting to notice that a lot of my fellow millennials are into minimalism. So…
It is finally spring and I thought it would never come! I have just completed the Project 333 minimalist wardrobe challenge and I am definitely ready for some new clothes. For spring, I am going to break some of the rules in Project 333 to allow myself a little more creativity. But I am not…
It feels so good! I just changed out my closet and put away the 33 items I have been wearing for the last 3 months! Why did I restrict myself to only 33 items for 3 months? Because I was doing the minimalist challenge Project 333 and the Project 333 rules say you get 33…
When I arrived with my moving boxes to the home I live in now, the hallways and garage were already packed with stuff. There was hardly room to move and I was totally overwhelmed. The job ahead, the biggest decluttering project of my life so far, made me feel equal parts scared, nauseous, and paralyzed….
I run three businesses and I volunteer online but I don’t find it hard to organize and declutter paperwork and I am not drowning in paper clutter. I am working here at my clean desk. Because my desk is tidy I am able to focus because there is nothing but my current task in front…
When you have a cluttered house it can really get you down. For example, I was looking in my closet, well into the Pandemic, and I felt fat. My clothes were just making fun of me. I thought they were my friends but oh how quickly the tables had turned. This post contains affiliate links….
I thought I could never do it. Fear caused me to procrastinate trying because I didn’t think I would ever survive. I was afraid I would lose myself in the process. Now I’m halfway through the three-month minimalist fashion challenge known as Project 333 and I have already learned a lot! Is having a minimalist…
I live in small town. We have Walmart, Target, a JCPenny, TJ Maxx and Ross. We aren’t fancy and my budget isn’t very fancy either. So what could I possibly have to do with sustainable fashion? Why would I want to build a better wardrobe with ethical and sustainable fashion pieces? Is there even such…
We all start somewhere and with minimalism we don’t usually start with way more than nothing. That is just the problem. We start with way too much and often it can feel overwhelming. But the good news is you are not alone. You are walking on a road with others like you. You are on…
You know you love fall when you have your own fall playlist. You might love fall if you are already getting Pumpkin Spice Lattes and trying to wear your fall clothes when it’s still 90 degrees out! Ok so I might be telling on myself a little bit but I LOVE fall so much! And…
There is a lot of confusion in the Walmart, TJ Maxx, and Target isles about Minimalism. “Minimalist” is a new style that you can buy! But wait. The minimalist lifestyle isn’t about the aesthetic. The minimalist lifestyle is more of a mindset. The minimalist aesthetic is a style. You can’t shop for a mindset! Don’t…
A lot of people are choosing a simple minimalist lifestyle right now. But have you have wondered if it’s really a necessity? Why do we need minimalism? How can minimalism help you with your very real problems? Do you really need to become a minimalist? You may have thought you could never become a minimalist…
Are you a minimalist? Do you ever wonder if you are minimalist enough to be a “real minimalist”? Maybe you have felt guilty about having a bit more than you know you need? Do you, in short, feel like an imposter or fake minimalist? It’s time that you define minimal for yourself! Everyone has their…
When I first heard the word minimalist I understood that it meant people who have less stuff because they don’t feel they need a lot to be happy or comfortable but still, I didn’t know how to be a minimalist and I didn’t know if I wanted to. And guess what? I lived in a…
“I would love to be a minimalist but I can’t afford it. I’m always broke. Minimalism is for the rich.” I hear a lot of people say that but you can be a minimalist even if you have no money! There is an idea out there that minimalism is expensive. People think that minimalism is…
Are you overwhelmed with clutter? Are you struggling to declutter? Do you want to know how to declutter your home but you feel overwhelmed or unmotivated? Or have you gotten rid of clutter before but it just keeps coming back? You are not alone! Everyone is feeling overwhelmed and struggling to declutter their homes and…
Its spring! It’s time to freshen up and start new after a dark, cold winter! You may look around and wonder; If you have been wondering how to declutter your home faster I am going to help you do just that! And it will be easier than ever before too! I call it the declutter…
I am pretty much the only true minimalist in my house. My husband works at it and my parents used to think that minimalism was a bad word but they are actually coming around to it since our moving back home. Let’s face it, the minimalist lifestyle is a journey that takes time. But maybe…
What can you get for a minimalist? Giving a gift to a minimalist is like, against their religion, isn’t it? No! Minimalists love gifts just as much as anyone. They love to feel loved and thought of by their friends. A well-thought-out gift is always appreciated so don’t hold back! Let me help you get an idea of the perfect affordable gifts that minimalists will love receiving!
Have you ever found decluttering emotionally overwhelming? Decluttering can be a bit like the five stages of grief. You can find yourself in denial, then your angry, and then you find yourself bargaining your way out of getting rid of anything. You become a genius about making decluttering excuses that keep you from making the…
Fall fashion is the best! The first day that the air becomes crisp I am thinking about how much I miss my sweaters and boots. I love when it’s time to pull out my fall capsule wardrobe! That warm yellow autumn light makes me want to dress like Rory Gilmore and drink coffee like Lorelie….
I used to be the person who saved everything. After all, my things tell my story. They are gifts from friends, souvenirs from trips, and things that brought me joy when I bought them in the store. As a result, my space was always cluttered and dusting was a nightmare. When I lived in my…
Do you feel too overwhelmed to declutter and organize? Let me help you with a list of 50 things to declutter today and tips that help you let go of stuff you don’t need! I can help you with organization tips that really work for small spaces. Let’s get your home clutter-free together!
I don’t love minimalist home decor. I’m just gonna say it! Maybe you have been wanting to say it too but you are afraid you will be kicked out of the club. You won’t be! You are in my club! And I’m a colorful and eclectic minimalist on a budget! So if enjoy the minimalist…
Find the colorful minimalist wardrobe that fits your personal style and doesn’t cost a dime!
I’ve been cleaning out my closet and working towards a minimalist wardrobe for a while now. I love clothes so I had A LOT of them. But I’ve come a long way from cramming shirts into drawers and pushing closet doors closed to the tidy closet I have today. What has helped me is the…
My house looked beautiful and clean but then I moved the couch. I don’t even want to tell you about the monster that was hiding under that couch. It was a hideous compilation of dust and hair and popcorn. It was time to go beyond the surface appearance of my home. I had to do…
When I walked into my house at the end of the day, it was deflating. The sink was full of dishes, the bed was unmade, and there was junk sitting out everywhere, including a pile of clothes by my closet. I didn’t want that to happen to me again so I started decluttering so that…
An organized home is not out of reach! With these simple organizing tips you can get your home organized and maintain it easily!