Thanksgiving, a relaxing time of holding hands ’round the bountiful table, laughing heartily at old stories told anew, and creating joyous memories to last a lifetime. CUE THE RECORD SCRATCH Heck no! Thanksgiving is a time of stress, when you worry about using the right kind of...
Today I’m writing about an unusual topic for a minimalism blog: my hair. You might be wondering what my hair has to do with minimalism. Hang with me, friends. There’s a reason. But let me back up a bit… I started my minimalist journey six...
Today I’m answering an excellent question from one of my Instagram followers… I want to let go of my stuff, but I'm struggling with creating excess trash. How do I deal with this? This is an awesome question, and one that I hurdle every time I...
A reader recently asked me a thoughtful question about how to deal with old photos. Since sooooo many people struggle with this, I thought it was time for another “Ask Rose” segment. Enjoy! Dear Rose, Over the years I’ve kept picture Christmas cards & photos...
Tomorrow is my birthday and I will turn 29 again. (I am a wonder of nature, I know!) To celebrate, I am giving away a copy of my book to some of my lucky followers on Instagram and Facebook. I'm a big fan of earning...
My daughter is a Class A dilly-dallier. If you ever go somewhere with her, plan to be at least 15 minutes late. I remember walking to the park with her when she was two years old, moving at a tortoise pace, not because of her...
Last week I did something for myself. Like really for myself. I got on a plane and went on a solo retreat to improve my business and my life. As a mom, this sounds stranger than saying I drank straight bleach. The thing is, we mamas don't...
The term “downsizing” usually brings to mind baby boomers, moving from the sprawling suburbs to a chic downtown condo or a one-story ranch. But I’d like to encourage you--no matter what stage of life you’re in--to consider downsizing NOW. Why, you ask? Oh, do read...
"This might sound crazy," my client said as she held up a tan-colored trench, "but I keep this coat because someday I might want to be Inspector Gadget for Halloween." Marissa was a new client, and it was my first time at her house, so I tried...
If my business was a horse, then 2017 was the year it decided to start sprinting out of the corral at breakneck speed while I held on for dear life. The good news is: business is good and life is better. Here's a look back at some...
