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Simplify Gift Giving for Children

Have your anxiety levels soared just thinking of all the gifts you need to purchase for your family?What if there was an easier way that would also make your family happier? There is. Simplify gift giving for children with these guidelines.

How a House Flood Improved the Quality of my Life

Before our house flooded earlier this year, I had been slowly
dipping my toes into minimalism. Sure, I had done minimalism challenges with Maria, decluttered my wardrobe a little, donated old toys, and stopped overbuying crap, but I still didn’t really get the whole concept on a deeper
level. I didn’t get how a minimalist lifestyle could make me a healthier person on the inside and out. I didn’t get how a minimalist lifestyle could make me a better parent. And I certainly didn’t get how a minimalist lifestyle
could improve my quality of life. Well, that all changed after my home flooded and I was forced into minimalism.

How To Live The Hygge Life

  Live the Hygge Life this Fall The cooler temperatures at night and refreshing crisp early morning air is invigorating after the hot summer we had this year. It’s a gentle reminder to slow down, get cozy, and cultivate the hygge mindset. Enjoy this post on how to live the Hygge life this Fall, which…
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What I’ve Learned One Year into Minimalism

Taking a quick break from this month’s topic on finances and “Make More Money May” to reflect on what I’ve learned one year into minimalism. My birthday (today!) marks the one year anniversary on a promise I made to myself to consume less. Consuming less involved less social media, news media, T.V., food products, cosmetics,…
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Why Every Woman Should Create a Uniform

Steve Jobs, Barack Obama,  doctors, nurses, mechanics, pilots, military personnel, stay at home moms…They all have uniforms, even if they had to create it themselves. Why do you think moms wear messy buns and yoga pants every day? Because they barely have time to get dressed! They’ve automated this routine naturally. One way you can…
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5 Books To Simplify Your Life – Less Busy and Less Clutter

Clutter, Worry, and Busyness I’ve never really been an organized person with stuff.  I didn’t see the value in it, often finding myself in a mess and then would quickly cleaning it up. It’s only until I embraced minimalism, did I start to see and feel the effects of simplifying. Not only will these books…
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