Minimalism & the Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, friends! I hope the holidays have been merry and bright for you. As much as I love this season, I’ll be the first to admit that it can be extra challenging to keep up my minimalist habits. Christmas, especially, has a way of convincing us that more is necessary; more gifts, more decorations, more everything . I love Christmas! And when I say I love Christmas, let me be very clear: I LOVE Christmas. I count down the days. I listen to Christ
Dec 26, 20252 min read
Minimalism with Family (How does that work?)
You’ve finally jumped headfirst into the minimalist lifestyle and are starting to see the benefits of living with less... but now you’ve hit a bump in the road. You have a family that doesn’t quite see things your way. Maybe you’re in the baby stage—with a toddler and all their gear. Or you’ve got school-aged kids with backpacks, sports equipment, and endless art projects. Or perhaps your teens are heading off to college, but somehow their stuff isn’t. No matter the stage, i
Dec 2, 20252 min read
Notification or Nuisance (Calming the noise from your phone!)
How many times a day do you hear your phone ding or feel it vibrate? Can you even count the interruptions? Our phones, though undeniably useful, have become a constant source of distraction and even anxiety. I recently spoke with someone who stopped wearing a smartwatch altogether because the constant notifications were just too much. How sad is that? I grew up (back in the “stone ages,” as my kids would say) without a cell phone. If someone wanted to reach me, they called th
Nov 8, 20253 min read
Changing Your Mindset (Flip the Switch)
I don’t believe that a minimalist lifestyle is a simple on-or-off switch. It’s not something you choose once and never think about again; rather, it’s something you continuously work to maintain. But don’t let that intimidate you. Sometimes all it takes is a simple shift in mindset. Once that happens, you’ll be surprised how eager you are to embrace the minimalist way of life. The right mindset can help you begin and sustain a more intentional way of living. Just like immersi
Oct 25, 20253 min read
Debunking the Myth (What Minimalism Isn't)
We’ve all heard the stereotypes about minimalism… “Why would you want to be a minimalist? You can’t have anything and have to wear the same outfit every day.” “I like my stuff too much...I could never be a minimalist.” “That sounds so boring. You never get to shop.” “How depressing to make yourself live without!” But here’s the truth: minimalism isn’t about depriving yourself — it’s about living with intention. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” version of minimalism. It’s not ab
Oct 18, 20253 min read
Organizing vs Decluttering Pt. 2 (Your Closet)
Do you find yourself constantly hunting for the perfect bins, baskets, or organizers to finally get your home in order? Well, I’ve got a...
Oct 9, 20253 min read
Calendar Clutter (Finding Your "NO")
Do you ever feel like your schedule is running your life instead of the other way around? That constant sense of being too busy , with no...
Oct 3, 20252 min read
