The Wishing Tree: Visualizing our New Year’s Goals
A while back, I posted a picture of my Thankful Tree, which came from an idea I found on Pinterest. (Thanks, Pinterest!) I was a little sad at having to take it down to make room [...]
Running Towards the Finish Line
A few weeks ago, Aby and I were talking about the beauty of being part of simplify 101’s online classes, and it hit us both how much this is like running. You probably know that Aby [...]
Christmas Gift Ideas: More Clutter-Free Gifts
As we wrap up this series on Christmas gift ideas, we can still think of so many other great gift ideas that are personal, simple, and clutter-free. In addition to homemade, experiences, and books, here are [...]
Christmas Gift Ideas: Homemade Gifts
I know I just blogged last week about getting inspired by things I see on Pinterest for Christmas! Gift-giving is no exception. In fact, if anything, I actually have too many ideas for homemade gifts this [...]
Christmas Gift Ideas: Experience Gifts
When my husband and I asked our children what they most enjoy about the holidays and what would make this Christmas even better, we were a little bit surprised by their responses. It’s the wish lists [...]
Using Pinterest to Get Organized for the Holidays
I knew as soon as I joined Pinterest that this would happen… my head is just swimming in incredible ideas for the holidays thanks to all the “Pinspiration” and “Pinteresting” things I find there! If you [...]
Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays: 28 Day Challenge – Day 27
Day 27: Sweep Your Entryway Leaves, spiderwebs, debris, kids' toys, out-of-season items... these can all add up to a less-than-welcoming entryway for visitors. Grab your broom and perhaps a multi-purpose cleaner, and head outside. Many of us [...]
Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays: 28 Day Challenge – Day 26
Day 26: Declutter the Coat Closet Where is your designated spot for guests’ coats, shoes and belongings? We have a decent-sized coat closet, but ordinarily it is pretty maxed out with our own family’s stuff. Today, [...]
Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays: 28 Day Challenge – Day 23
Day 23: You Choose Remember back on Day 2 of the challenge when you created a list of trouble spots? Hopefully by now we have addressed many of those through this challenge, but it's likely that [...]
Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays: 28 Day Challenge – Days 17 + 18
Day 17: Deep Clean Floors I'm able to vacuum over spots on the carpet without really even noticing them. That is, until I'm vacuuming just before guests are expected. Then suddenly I realize I’ve got more [...]