New Year, New You?
So you might be wondering, “Why the question mark?” And honestly, there are a couple of reasons. First of all, do you really need a new you? (Probably not.) Trying to change everything about your life at the beginning of the year is usually a recipe for disaster. Mostly because…it never works. More often than not, we burn out, feel discouraged, and end up right back where we started. Sometimes what we really need isn’t a complete overhaul—it’s just a reset. Not a brand-new
Jan 172 min read
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
