The following post is from Andrea of AndreaDekker.com: How I Remember to Return I'm always an advocate for borrowing something versus buying something whenever possible. Not only do we save money by borrowing, but we also save so much space in our homes by not storing things we don't need on a regular basis. Plus,…
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: 3 Things You Can Skip Buying for a New Baby Our second child arrived in January. We are in the throes of soft newborn snuggles and middle-of-the-night feedings. It is a wonderful time, and I'm relishing these early days. The dark circles under my eyes…
The following post is from Becky of Organizing Made Fun: 7 Ways to Stay Organized All Year Long Most of us make goals or resolutions at some point in our lives, whether or not it's at the beginning of the new year doesn't really matter. But, many of us seem to do it at the…
The following post is from Becky of Organizing Made Fun: 5 Quick & Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Home Clutter is a seven-letter word in our home. It's one of the things I work hard to eliminate. Here are five quick and simple tips for a few things that I've done to help keep my…
The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: In Defense of a Small Home Library The most contentious area to simplify or minimize in a home? Books. Nothing has raised hackles or eyebrows more than our decision to reduce our home library from a few hundred titles to a few dozen. While radically…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Maybe the Answer is Owning Less “Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age a great many of us are possessed by our possessions.” - Peace Pilgrim Four years ago, we sold, donated, or discarded over 60%…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 7 Reasons Your Kitchen Counters Are Cluttered There's something very refreshing and life-giving about a clean, uncluttered kitchen counter. It sets the tone and culture for the entire home. It communicates calm and order. It promotes opportunity and possibility (who enjoys cooking in a cluttered kitchen?).…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: A Helpful Guide to Owning Fewer Toys Toys. Sometimes, they feel like they are everywhere. And with the holidays right around the corner, that feeling is likely going to be around for a while. Unless, of course, we do something about it. This is a guide…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 7 Fun Ways to Start Decluttering Source: LeansAs I have done more and more speaking on the topics of decluttering, simplicity, and living with less, I have begun to notice some recurring themes emerge. Interestingly, regardless of venue, people ask many of the same questions. They…
In the wake of Christmas or "birthday month" in September (when three of our girls celebrate their birthdays in three weeks), I wonder if I'm ever going to get around to organizing and decluttering the toys and putting them away. They are showered with gifts from two aunts, three sets of grandparents, and several sets of…