In March, I decided to give a capsule wardrobe a try. Now that we’re well into summer, it’s time to recap what I learned from my spring capsule wardrobe project.
6 ways to turn your junk into treasure
There’s an old saying that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. The more time I spend decluttering, the more I see the truth in that saying. But decluttering doesn’t mean filling the landfill. Read on for six ways you can turn your junk into treasure for someone else.
Decluttering bit by bit adds up quickly
To kick start my efforts, I challenged myself to declutter 150 items by removing at least one item from five areas of my home every day in June. Does decluttering bit by bit work? Let’s take a look.
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.
World Wish Day – 24 wishes to make the world a better place
April 29 is World Wish Day, a day to celebrate wishes in all forms. What better time to dust off my 24 wishes for our world and share them again!
Atomic Habits review: 6 helpful things I learned
When James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, spoke at my workplace’s global speaker series I was intrigued enough to read the book. Three years later, it’s still one of the best self-help books I’ve read. Today’s post summarizes the key messages I took away from the book, and how I’ve adopted these learnings in my daily life.
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.
6 ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences
This post in the Climate Change Collective series explores the environmental cost of the experiences that have replaced material goods for many who want to simplify their lives. Read on to learn why we can’t ignore the impact, and for ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences.
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.