What does creating a minimalist home mean to you? Maybe it doesn’t mean anything – because you believe there’s no way you could ever be a minimalist. Because, you have a lot of stuff. You like stuff. And you can’t pass up more stuff beckoning you from the endcap at Target. You even have a (*stage whisper*) junk drawer. Or, […]
How I cleaned my closet and made $400 (and growing)
Having a functioning home is about more than beautiful things. It’s about more than just cleaning or organizing. In truth, the first step is far more basic, way more important, and probably the most difficult. And it’s almost always the thing we skip over in the shadow of baskets and labels and fluffing pillows. It’s also about purging – […]
How to organize paperwork without breaking a sweat
Paper can easily take over your home if you let it. Try this simple (and inexpensive) idea to organize paperwork so your home stays neat. As a bonus – this can also be a good place to charge your devices. Are you drowning in paper? Even though you may have a fantasy of a paperless home, you probably have a stack of paper on your countertop […]
Finding contentment at home
Right now, our house has a cavernous echo. Like being inside an aircraft hangar. Only instead, it’s just that it’s been cleared of all Christmas lights and baubles. And I love it. Turning the calendar page to 2017 was like a nice, deep breath. A fresh start. Your home can benefit from a fresh start, too. Do you have home […]
11 tiny kitchen hacks
I’m excited to share a few of my favorite ideas that make our tiny kitchen work for our family. These ideas are brought to you by Sears Home Appliances and Services. For many of us, the holidays mean quality time in the kitchen. And even though we live in a small space, we’re cooking and baking and prepping for holiday meals at the […]
Sleeping in a tiny house (with help from Breathe Right)
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Breathe Right®. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. We’ve been living in a 320-square-foot space for almost 9 months, and we haven’t killed anyone. I think that’s worth celebrating! Who’s bringing […]