The Happiness of Pursuit
Ask me what I'm thinking about in November of each year and I'll reply "goals." Ever since I first took Aby's Achieve Your Goals and Create a Life You Love class I usually start making lists [...]
Tada!
And just like that, our new site is launched. Welcome...to the new simplify 101! Jay and I hope you love the new site. And we hope you find it easier than ever to find your way [...]
Change is in the Air
Around here change is most definitely in the air. Just look at these two photos I took in my yard, just one week apart. The first was taken on November 7th. It was a sunny, not-too-cool [...]
Getting Your Second Wind
Last weekend, like many weekend mornings, my running buddies and I laced up our running shoes and hit the trails. The mission: 10 miles. Just so you know, for me, a 10-mile run is challenging. Very [...]
Decide to Do It
This past weekend Kailea, my daughter, achieved a goal. It is a goal she has been working toward for nearly half of her life. This past weekend Kailea tested for, and received, her black belt in [...]
Products to Help You Work Happy
It’s probably no surprise that I contend that life and work are better when you’re having fun. In fact, simplify 101’s tagline is “more fun. more done.” I (firmly) believe that if you’re having fun while [...]
Clutterfree with Kids Book Review
Clutterfree with Kids by Joshua Becker is a practical guide which will inspire you to think differently about the items in your home. Joshua writes at the blog Becoming Minimalist and authored this book to inspire parents that it [...]
Stop Comparing to Create a More Joyful Life
A friend of mine shared this quote on Facebook last week. I’ve heard it before, but it’s the kind of quote that bears repeating—and sharing—especially today. Today it’s easier than ever to compare ourselves to others. [...]
Simplify Your Life with a Well-Stocked Freezer
There are countless things you can store in your freezer to use when the need arises. From a food safety and quality perspective, it’s one of then best places to keep things. According the FDA, “...freezing [...]
Painting Ideas: How to Make Chalk Paint (and Use It)
This post could have been entitled My new obsession: chalk paint! So consider this fair warning. If you haven’t yet used chalk paint, proceed with caution. If not, you may find yourself wanting to paint every [...]