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...
This week’s tip comes from a reader who has a first-world problem many of us are familiar with… She asked, and I quote, “How do I get my mother-in-law to stop buying my kid so much crap?!” I loved this question so much that I actually did...
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...
If you’re a parent, you know that “back to school” really means “back to tons of paper.” Despite the onset of the digital age, paper continues to stream home in children’s backpacks at a rate that makes me wonder if my kids’ elementary school is...
Tired of singing the never-ending laundry blues? Fret not! I have a cure. But first, let’s diagnose your problem: You have too much clothing. I know, I know… you think more clothing means less laundry, right? Wrong. And here’s why. Tasks are easier when they have...
I just returned from a weeklong vacation, so this week’s tip is inspired by everyone's favorite tiny travel companion, travel-size items. Travel-sized items are terrific. When you’re traveling. But I have often found entire drawers of clients’ bathrooms dedicated to tiny shampoos, body washes, and soaps....
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...
If you love to craft--or live with someone who does--you’re probably familiar with closets full of sewing supplies, drawers bursting with popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners, and entire rooms dedicated to scrapbook love. Like all hobbies, crafting is a great way to relieve stress and...
