Archive for the ‘simplify / minimize’ Category
When you’re a first-time parent, the urge to buy tons of cute, new stuff for your baby is overwhelming. There are so many cool gadgets, products, clothes and more for your little one … not to mention all the already-parents telling you what you absolutely have to have in order to survive as a new parent. I [...]
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Tags: baby, minimize, Newborns, organize, Shower, simplify
How old school is it to clean your house once a week or once every two weeks? Of course, if you live in a home with 800 square feet or less, this may be less of an issue, but even so … small home or large … a “deep clean” every week or two can [...]
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The Beauty of a Bookcase
Do you have an old bookcase in your house? Perhaps it’s stuffed with books, papers & magazines. Perhaps it’s empty, or maybe it’s so full of “shtuff” that you’ve forgotten that it’s even a bookcase! A bookcase can be a handy and creative piece of furniture … if you let it. Sure, you can fill it up [...]
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Perfection Exits the Building
A lot of what I write about is how to streamline your life so it’s easier, minimized & more organized (like, you actually know where stuff is … whoa!), but it’s important that I also make the point that perfection is just as bad as chronic disorganization and excessive materialism. I have fallen victim to it [...]
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Just do it! That’s what people have told you in the past … just start small, and just start somewhere! But perhaps your stuff & junk have become such an epidemic in your household that you are completely overwhelmed. Oh brother, then where do you start? Well, there are a variety of ways to get [...]
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The Horrors of The Keychain
Have you ever taken a look at someone’s keychain and wondered, “How does she find her keys?” Or perhaps you are one of them … you have so many mini store discount cards & charms on your key ring that your keys are like fleas partying beneath the fur of an Alaskan Malamute. Where have all the [...]
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How to Tame Your Laundry
Good morning! Did you get some restful sleep last night going to bed earlier? How did it feel having extra time this morning? If you think you might have some trouble with changing your sleep schedule, read Steve Pavlina’s article about how to become an early riser. He’s got some great tips on how to make [...]
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If you are reading this blog, you are are probably seeking information about how to simplify your life. Wow, I’m a genius, aren’t I? Very intuitive, I know. Before we get started on the simplification process, though, it’s important to know the reasons why it’s beneficial to simplify. Why even bother to simplify? After all, [...]
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