It’s officially summer! This year, more than ever, I would love to be able to freeze time and make this an endless summer. Find out why in this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark, along with what’s buzzing at Michigan State, shocking storage unit stats, and transforming waste into clean hydrogen.
Hidden joys and benefits of sustainable living
When I started this blog, my mantra was that sustainable living is about progress not perfection. A recent blog post from Cecilia at The Kitchen’s Garden made me pause and think about how my approach has evolved. As I pondered the question “What kind of environmentalist am I?”, I considered all the benefits of sustainable living. Read on to find out what I discovered.
Simple space saving tips for smaller homes
As many people struggle to get into the housing market, tiny homes and micro-condos have emerged as the latest trend. These tiny condos mean many people are looking for tips on maximizing space and staying organized in smaller spaces. Today’s post has a roundup of space saving tips for smaller homes.
An adorable letter to the Tooth Fairy
Sorting and decluttering our daughters’ rooms has brought back many memories, but an odd find in Laura’s room reminded me of how the Tooth Fairy left more than money at our house. It’s time for another Clutter Tale!
Helpful tips for decluttering sentimental items
How do you approach decluttering sentimental items? If you have things lurking in your house that haven’t seen the light of day in years but you just can’t bear to let them go, read on for my tips for preserving your memories without keeping the physical items.
April goals report and decluttering update
And just like that, it’s May—although the weather still feels more like March. April was a mixed bag both for weather and for progress on my monthly goals. Read on for my April goals report, including my Tidy-Up Tuesdays decluttering update, and a look at my goals for May.
Clutter Tales – It’s time to let go of baby clothes
Except for a handful of items, I got rid of my daughters’ baby clothes long ago. As we’ve been clearing out Laura’s room in preparation for her big move later this year, I found a couple of interesting items. It’s time for another Clutter Tale!
Join the Tidy-Up Tuesdays decluttering challenge
As we gear up for spring cleaning season, you may feel the need to do a little decluttering. If you do, I hope you’ll join my Tidy-Up Tuesdays challenge in April. Read on to find out how the challenge works and how you can participate.
Putting together a capsule wardrobe for spring
As part of my ongoing efforts to declutter and simplify, I’ve decided to put together a capsule wardrobe for spring. In today’s post, learn how a capsule wardrobe works, and which items I chose for my spring lineup.
Old bridesmaid dresses take me back in time
As I go deeper into my decluttering journey, I’m finally ready to say goodbye to some items that survived my earlier decluttering efforts. When I recently went through a box of dress-up clothes and Halloween costumes, I discovered three old bridesmaid dresses from the 80s. It’s time for another Clutter Tale!