If you've ever looked into a child's bedroom, you may think that kids are inherently messy. However, I would disagree. Sure, some kids are more naturally tidy than others, but overall, I've found that kids will pick up their own rooms under two conditions and...
This is part 3 in a blog series called "4 Questions to a Happier Day." Feel free to go back to Part 1 and Part 2. In my never-ending quest to "get stuff done," self care is usually the first item to slip off my agenda....
It’s a new year, and if you’re like many people, “declutter the house” is on your resolution list, right after “lose those last 10 pounds.” The great thing about making a decluttering resolution is that it doesn’t require a gym membership, new sneakers, or squeezing...
Many people assume the children of minimalists wake up on Christmas morning to receive nothing more than a pair of socks and a coupon for a free hug. Now, while socks are terrific (as a matter of fact, I'm wearing some right now and thoroughly...
If you’re trying to take a less-is-more approach to the holidays, you might find yourself a bit stymied by one holiday tradition: stocking stuffers. (You know, those trinkets that are still in your junk drawer from last Christmas...
*This is part 2 in a series called "4 Questions for a Happier Day." Was I kind to myself? This question is written in red in a tiny flip notebook on my dresser. I look at it at the end of each day and ask...
Despite what we tell everyone, most of us are not having a good day. Now, before you disagree with me, let me introduce you to my friend Nichole. Nichole is a beautiful, accomplished 46-year-old mom and entrepreneur. Yet the other day she told me that she goes...
Ever reach for a granola bar in the recesses of your pantry and feel afraid of what you might find? If so, you're in need of a good old-fashioned pantry decluttering session. Lucky for you, I recently helped my good friend--and amazing realtor--Meredith Tomlinson declutter her...
Many of you know that I’m trying to slow down, savor the moments, and not worry so much about all the things I need to do. (Muuuuuch easier said than done!) Maybe you’re like me, trying to figure out a way to live a better,...
If you're a parent, you're familiar with it...
