“If you want something done, ask a busy woman.” I’m not sure where I first heard this phrase, but I remember when I heard it, my mind went through several reactions. First… Why would you ask a busy woman? She’s already busy! Give her a break! After...
Summer is prime family vacation time. Which often means hauling countless bags of stuff through airports--or on minivan roof racks. If you're like me, that sounds like the exact OPPOSITE of relaxing vacation time! So today I want to share 5 way to travel light...
I remember my first Mother’s Day. My triplets were 8 months old, I spent most days in sweatpants, and going to Kroger by myself at 10pm was considered a big night out. If you’re a parent, you can relate. So as that first Mother’s Day...
I spend much of my time helping clients simplify their physical stuff--minimizing the excess in their cupboards, hauling bags of donations to their cars, and helping them make hard decisions about what to keep and what to let go. But one thing always seems to happens...
I recently had a reader ask me a question that I’ve received from many, many people over the years: How do I get my spouse on board the minimalism train? This reader was specifically asking in response to a post I’d written about 2-minute rule. If...
We all love a good throwback...
I felt only one thing when I looked at those boxes… dread. I knew I’d have to open them someday, but I’d put it off so long already… maybe I could wait a few more years? No. I had to. My future depended on it. Let’s...
Toys used to feel like the Achilles heel of my house. And I know I'm not alone. When my kids were toddlers, I often found myself conversations like this with other moms: Me: How was Ella's birthday? Other mom: Great, but OMG. She got soooooo much stuff....
About a year after I adopted minimalism, my friend Becky came to visit. It was 2013 and I'd worked steadily the previous 12 months to rid my home of excess clutter. "Where are all your toys?" she asked, a bit shocked. Becky hadn't seen my home since...
When I started to embrace a minimalist lifestyle, I wondered, Will I ever shop again? Cruising the mall isn't exactly in sync with a minimalist mindset, but I have to admit, even though I live the less-is-more life, I'm still (kind of shockingly, even to...
