I remember getting so excited several years ago when an article came out about a study that showed that a cluttered desk is a sign of creativity and …
Minimalist Lifestyle
The 11 Best Resources For Minimalism
I'm often asked how I got started on my journey with minimalism, and, unlike others, such as Joshua Becker, I don't have a defining moment, a time …
5 Onlys – Tips for Sticking With a Frugal Lifestyle
There was a (long) period in my adult life when a frugal lifestyle was a necessity, not a choice. I learned a lot from those lean times, and …
Decluttering Frees Us Up to Live Purposefully
Several years ago I flew, by myself, with my then 2-year-old daughter and 6-month old-son. After checking my baggage, I still had a diaper bag, a …
Being Stressed and Overwhelmed is Nothing New
I love this quote from Laura Ingalls Wilder that I came across earlier this year in a blog post on The Happiness Project: “We are so overwhelmed with …