The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 10 Reasons You'll Actually Be Happier In a Smaller Home This past summer, our family of four moved from Essex, VT, to Peoria, AZ. It was a big move. In fact, in almost every conceivable way, our new home is different than our previous one: geographically,…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: 8 Reasons I Avoid Going Shopping Foregoing shopping appeals to both my frugal and my green sensibilities. One of the biggest changes I have made over the past 4 years of my frugally green journey is that I don’t shop recreationally anymore. In my previous lifestyle,…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Get organized and keep track of your stuff with these fun labels in a variety of designs. Whether you're looking for a generic "property of" label or specifically for book labels, we've got you covered. These print on Avery Mailing Label 8163 (or…
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…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Does your home need some extra visual impact? Or do you have furniture that could use a face-lift? Stencils are a stunningly beautiful addition to home decor because they make a powerful statement. Now, I'm not talking about the alpha-numeric stencils that you may have…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Our Bradley Method Birth Plan "I don't care if you stand on your head to push as long as baby is doing okay." It seemed like every time I saw my new OB-GYN, he reassured me that I could have the birth I wanted (unless there…
A few months ago, I came across a picture of an apple crate shelf, and I was instantly hooked. I love the rustic look of apple crates in home decor, especially when combined with modern elements, and I would use them throughout my whole house if I could! Apple crates can be used in so…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 10 Reasons to NOT Use Your Dishwasher In November of last year, I made a bold decision. I stopped using my dishwasher. It may not sound like a bold decision to you (especially if you live without one), but it felt bold to my family of…
I'm excited to release a new set of printables today based on requests from several readers. In this set, you'll find a monthly health journal to help you track your weight and blood pressure as well as how much water you're drinking and how much you're exercising. You'll also find logs for medication, exercise, healthcare…
The following post is from Laura of I'm an Organizing Junkie: A Great Summer Activity For Your Kids AND Your Home My kids finished school last Tuesday, and the long days of summer ahead have come. Over the last month, I've seen many summer activity lists and suggestions floating around the internet. What I haven't…