De-clutter Before You Spring Clean

The following post is from Becky of Clean Mama: De-clutter Before You Spring Clean Ready to start spring cleaning?   Did you de-clutter first?  If you want your spring cleaning to be effective and worth the time and effort, put in a little time before you start the cleaning process to de-clutter.  Why?  It's like prepping for…

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How I Remember to Return

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,…

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3 Things You Can Skip Buying for a New Baby

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…

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Read more about the article 7 Ways to Stay Organized All Year Long
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7 Ways to Stay Organized All Year Long

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…

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Read more about the article 5 Quick & Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Home
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5 Quick & Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Home

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…

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Read more about the article In Defense of a Small Home Library
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In Defense of a Small Home Library

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…

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Read more about the article Maybe the Answer is Owning Less
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Maybe the Answer is Owning Less

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%…

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Read more about the article 7 Reasons Your Kitchen Counters Are Cluttered
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7 Reasons Your Kitchen Counters Are Cluttered

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?).…

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Read more about the article A Helpful Guide to Owning Fewer Toys
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A Helpful Guide to Owning Fewer Toys

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…

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