Laundry: Simplified.
"Mom! I'm out of comfy shorts!" "This is my last pair of underwear!" "My dinosaur pajamas are dirty!" These are my signals to do laundry. I've tried those...
17 August, 2016
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Traveling like a Minimalist
"Um, aren't you forgetting something?" Megan asked as she picked me up for the airport. "What?" I asked. "Your luggage?" "All set," I said, patting my...
26 July, 2016
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1 Lobster, 2 Cast Iron Pans, and My Never-Ending Pursuit of the Clutter-Free Kitchen
"That's it! Done! Perfect!" I think, each time I declutter my kitchen (which happens at least every few months...
29 June, 2016
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How I Taught My Crafty Kid to Let Go
Many of my clients are creative people--photographers, writers, teachers, and the like. One thing I've noticed about creative people is that they tend...
15 May, 2016
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A Day in the Life of a Professional Organizer
I don’t know about you, but I’m always curious about how other people spend their day. And because the old binoculars-in-the-bushes approach seemed...
10 May, 2016
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How I Minimized My Cookbook Collection
Confession: I love cookbooks much more than I love cooking. This could be due to the fact that my regular diners are 6-year-olds who...
20 April, 2016
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How I Made My First Capsule Wardrobe
My friend Nessa is a clothes whisperer. Like for real. She came to my house, spoke gently to my clothing, and found the...
15 April, 2016
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Why I Want Toys In My Living Room
Do I live in magazine-shoot-worthy home, full of neatly labeled bins and artfully arranged floral displays? No. And I'm glad. I am a mom of...
20 March, 2016
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How My Personal Hairdresser Drama Led Me To Enlightenment
Disclaimer: this isn't a typical post about minimalism or organization. I won't explain how to organize your sock drawer or let go of...
10 March, 2016
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Confessions of a Hoarder
I have a confession to make: I am a hoarder. Of school supplies, that is. It started in the early days of my teaching career,...
26 February, 2016
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