How I Remember to Return
The following post is from Andrea of AndreaDekker.com: I'm always an advocate for borrowing something versus buying something whenever possible. Not only do we save money by borrowing, we also save so much…
10 Questions to Help You Declutter
One aspect of having a simple home is to keep it free from clutter. While there are varying degrees of this and not everyone chooses to live a minimalist lifestyle, there's no way…
3 Things You Can Skip Buying for a New Baby
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: Our second child arrived in January. We are in the throes of soft newborn snuggles and middle of the night feedings. It is…
Why I Gave Up Organizing…and You Should Too
The following guest post is from Dana White of A Slob Comes Clean: I always assumed that once I grew up, I'd be organized. In high school (as I used my full body…
7 Ways to Stay Organized All Year Long
The following post is from Becky of Organizing Made Fun: Most of us make goals or resolutions at some point in our lives, whether or not it's at the beginning of the new…
Forget Resolutions: Make a Habit to Simplify in 2013
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: In my late teens and 20s I was an athlete. I worked out a lot. Eighteen workouts a week for 48-50 weeks of…
90 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: Are you getting complaints that you're impossible to buy for since you de-clutterred your home and possessions? Or do you have a simple…
5 Quick & Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Home
The following post is from Becky of Organizing Made Fun: Clutter is a seven letter word in our home. It's one of the things I work hard to eliminate. Here are a few…
In Defense of a Small Home Library
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: The most contentious area to simplify or minimize in a home? Books. Nothing has raised hackles or eyebrows more than our decision to…
Why Simple Is So Much Work
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: Mandi set a blistering pace with her Simplifying for Fall Challenge in August. I followed along, even got a head start the week…