Minimalism, ten years later update

It is just over ten years since I decided to declutter the house for my family of five.  I had just read the Joy of Less, and it was like a trap door opened up underneath my feet and dropped me into my basement of boxes.  The realization hit me, “I don’t actually have to … Read more

206. Finding peace through downsizing + decluttering the closet and shopping, with Renee Benes of the Unstuffed Podcast

When you think you need all the things and the dream home to be happy…. then you realize you need to shed the weight of ‘stuff’ and consumerism in order to find yourself and find peace. Renee Benes, of the Unstuffed Podcast, shares some of her story of downsizing, decluttering the closet and what it … Read more

200. Motherhood, decluttering, mindsets (the 200th episode, listener Ask Me Anything)

As a way to celebrate 200 episodes and 5 years together, I asked listeners for their questions on any topic. In this episode, I’m answering questions on the most important question to ask when decluttering, abundance vs scarcity mindsets, motherhood stages and seasons, and more from AMA (Ask Me Anything) questions Here are the questions … Read more

72. When your spouse doesn’t want to declutter (but really, it’s marriage advice)

One question I get so often is “how to get my husband to get rid of all his crap?” I don’t have a magical formula to convince him to give up the ill-fitting company leather jacket from twenty years ago, or the questionable ‘comedy’ VHS from the 1990s – but I do have seven tips … Read more

37. Three mindset shifts to get you decluttering (+ the tool of visualization)

three mindset shifts to get you decluttering

Today on the podcast we’re talking about visualization (it’s really wild) and three mindset shifts to help you declutter your home. I’m also giving you a sneak peek of my upcoming masterclass! Simple Life Visualization. The practice of sitting there, thinking about what you want, imagining how it feels and smells and looks, getting very … Read more

27. Lessons from the first year of decluttering, live your values and live your vision.

Have you spent time decluttering your home? Decluttering WILL be an emotional process because it means separating the life you want from the life you are building by default. Moreover, decluttering is emotional because your eyes are opened to where you have been living on default and also what it has cost you or cost … Read more

14. Currently decluttering, tips to plan your day, date your friends, a vision for the bedroom means decluttering.

Spaces I decluttered this week, tips to plan your day, plan a friend date, decluttering our bedroom to work towards our home vision DECLUTTERING In the email newsletter, I shared some pics of my decluttered sweater collection. Anytime you think you don’t have enough of something – take an inventory (says the woman who thought … Read more

7. Decluttering ‘identity’ items, Getting Comfortable with Discomfort, Family Meetings.

Hello Simple Saturday Friends! Welcome to another bi-weekly email and podcast where I share some ideas and updates to encourage you to declutter your life, your home and your mind. Since the last email, there have been a couple bonus episodes on the podcast. I’m unpacking my Simple Christmas series for you there.   Check out Episode … Read more

2. Decluttering the kitchen, meal planning book, capsule wardrobes and the currently list.

In this Simple Saturday we are talking about: SIMPLE HOME decluttering the kitchen to make space for a planning station SIMPLE FOOD how to make a DIY meal planning book that will save you effort planning what to eat for the week SIMPLE STYLE a fabulous episode from Sorta Awesome about setting up your capsule wardrobe … Read more