People who can’t say no often find themselves overcommitted. They put the needs of others ahead of themselves. As such, they often say yes when they really should say no. What follows is an abundance of stress and anxiety created by trying to keep everyone happy. Learn how to declutter your life and achieve inner…
The move is the second largest "natural disaster" after buying a house. However, decluttering, proper planning before packing, properly stored containers, simple records may save your time and effort. A special tip for you: make life easier by using moving professionals for at least part of your move. You can google movers near me for…
If you have kids, you know how exhausting it can be to run after them to get them to clean their rooms. Eventually, many parents miss out on the frequent cleaning sessions, which result in a cluttered and messy home. A messy house is unhealthy and unproductive for you and the kids. If all this…
Last week, I introduced The Trash Challenge. Funny enough, although I started off explaining that we are still filling 4-6 bags a week, we only ended up with 2 bags. I was very careful not to change any of our habits during the week, and I think that the switch back to cloth diapers as…
The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: Today's consumer technology advancements mean that many of us are on a constant upgrading treadmill, moving on to the latest and greatest mobile device/printer/laptop/desktop, etc. But what to do with your “old” technology? Here are a few tips to help you get the most use out…
Parents always look after the wellness of their entire family. As a parent, you want to make sure that your family is well-fed and provided with all of their basic necessities. This is one of the reasons why you would strive to buy a house for your family. If your entire family has been living in…
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. - Leonardo Da Vinci Many people equate minimalism or voluntary simplicity with austerity or deprivation. They picture minimalism as cold hard days with the most basic of meals and a home that echos with emptiness- instead of seeing what remains…
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: My husband lost 50 pounds recently. Ironically, his health quest started almost to the day that I found out I was pregnant with our second child. In six months he lost 50 pounds by watching his diet and running and lifting weights. At 43, he…
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: "As the number of choices grows further, the negatives escalate until we become overloaded. At this point, choice no longer liberates, but debilitates. It might even be said to tyrannize." ~Barrry Schwartz, The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less The worst thing about living…
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: The phrase "Use It Or Lose It" came to mind recently as I organized our cloth diapering supplies. They had been boxed up for close to two years and after one wash the elastics in the legs and back fell apart. Admittedly, I was surprised.…