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You learn a lot about “enough” – what you own, and why you own it when you are forced to live with two other people for two weeks in a 900-square-foot space. I shouldn’t [...]

Here is what I know for sure: Minimal makes meaning. I’m also sure that in order to live a life you love you have to actually be aware and conscious of how and why you are living life the [...]

We all carry things we don’t need – physically and mentally. And I think you know as well as I do that carrying things that weigh you down affects mood. It can make life feel heavy [...]

Living simply and happily is a goal many want to achieve. There are a plethora of things you can do to simplify your life and create joy. And because there are so many it can feel overwhelming. [...]

My mother is an exceptional woman. There are so many character traits I can list that support this statement and one I love the most is her pleasant demeanor. My mother is happy. She’s the [...]

Happiness is quite the word. I love the sound of it, and the feeling that comes from the word. It feels free. And comforting. I have never met anyone that doesn’t want to feel happy. [...]

I am asked often about how I stay organized. One of the tips I give is that I tidy up every day. I make sure that when something is used, it gets put away. It is the most basic way to stay [...]

My mother is a very smart woman.  I know they say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. While I don’t consider myself dumb, I am often in awe of my mother’s [...]

Miscellaneous.  That word sends shivers up my spine. In the world of organizing we often say it is best to be specific in how you label files or things you’ve contained in bins. We avoid using [...]

Clutter — you can’t live happily with it [in my opinion].  You can live quite well without it.  And most of us know this – intellectually. We just have a hard time actually developing the [...]