25 Car Essentials for Prepared Homemakers
In a quest to be a more intentional, prepared homemaker, here are 25 car essentials I’m stocking in our minivan! You never know when these car must-haves will come in…
Essential Reading for Homemakers: 10 Books to Cultivate a Beautiful, Simple, and Purposeful Home
These 10 books will make you a better homemaker! I’ve read many homemaking books, and these are some of my favourites for decluttering, decorating, routines, and intentional living at home….
A Flexible Daily Planner for Homemakers (Homemaker’s Friend Planner Review)
Are you a homemaker in need of a good, flexible planner? Here’s my review of the Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner, which I’ve been using for the past five years! This…
Simple Living in a Travel Trailer…with 8 Kids!
You can practice simple, intentional living anywhere–even in a travel trailer with 9 other people! Read this interview with Christy Bagasao, homeschooling mom of 8, about her simple living journey….
How to Simplify Packing (So You Can Enjoy Your Trip!)
Get ready for family vacation or a weekend getaway with these travel tips for simple packing! This post is sponsored by EzPacking, a company which I’m so excited to introduce…
How to Simplify Tax Season: 3 Keys to Make it *Much* Easier
Thank you TaxSlayer for sponsoring this post. Get simple pricing with no surprises when you e-file with TaxSlayer this tax season! Taxes are just one of those things you have…
10 Tiny Decluttering Tasks to Do Once a Month
Maintain a tidy home and streamline your daily life by doing these tiny decluttering projects every month. None of them take more than 20 minutes! You’ll find that your house…
17 Gift Ideas for the Homemaker Who Wants to Get Organized
Ready to get organized? Here are 17 organization-themed gift ideas that will help you streamline your routines and declutter your home. Add these to your Christmas wishlist, or gift them…
15 Ways to Simplify Your Life and Home
The sound of your life should be a hum of vibrant activity, not the jarring frenzy of a jackhammer. Here are 15 ways to simplify + streamline life and home. Simple…
5 Essential Things to Pack on Plane Trips with a Baby or Toddler
Plane trips with toddlers or babies can be a challenge. Here are five essentials to carry on to the plane that will make your flight much easier! Last month our…
The Secret to Organizing Your Lists, Once and for All
If you love making lists but have never found a way to keep them organized, this post is for you! This simple method of “list journaling” keeps your lists orderly…
7 First Steps to a Clutter-Free Home
Declutter with a plan! Here are 7 steps to help you achieve a clutter-free home. Regardless of how much stuff you have or the size of your house, these steps…
How to Keep Clutter at Bay After You Simplify
Even once you’ve simplified your whole home, clutter always seems to creep back in! Use these strategies to keep incoming clutter at bay, AFTER you’ve done your initial purge! You’ve…
Every Homemaker Needs a Good Planner (Here’s Mine!)
A good planner is an essential for every homemaker! My ideal planner is the one from Homemaker’s Friend, because it has all the sections I need–and it’s pretty! Here’s a…
10 Things You Probably Have Too Many Of
Want to have less junk lying around your house? Here are ten things you can start decluttering right away. I’ve found that these are common clutter culprits in most homes…but…
How Getting Rid of Junk Will Make You a Better Homemaker
Did you know that decluttering and simplifying your stuff can make you a better homemaker? I had no idea what a difference decluttering would make to my homemaking, but it’s…
How Decluttering My Stuff Changed the Way I Spend
Decluttering has changed more than just the look of my home…it’s also saved me money by changing my spending habits! Here’s how simplifying inspires frugality. Earlier this week I posted…
A Year of Simple Living
My New Year’s Resolutions usually involve a few goals that center around simplifying. One of my hobbies is pursuing a simpler life. In fact, I’ve even written a book about simplifying…
How I Organize My Tiny Cabin Kitchen (a Photo Tour)
A few months ago I took you on a photo tour of our 600 square foot cabin in Alabama. Today I’d like to invite you back inside for a more…
My Homemaking Command Center
I’ve relished the journey of simplifying our home, and now I’ve found an awesome tool for simplifying my schedule and to-do lists! The Homemaker’s Friend Planner is a command center…
The Best Time of the Week to Simplify
I bet more of us would simplify, more often, if we had the time. But simplifying your whole home feels like quite the project, and if you look at it…
How We Simplified
A few weeks ago I took you on a room-by-room tour of the little cabin in Alabama where we recently moved. To be honest, I don’t think we would’ve been…
Cleaning Out the Corners
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. I have…
Simplify Your Linen Closet
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. What happens…
5 Things You Can Simplify in 20 Minutes or Less
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. You’re busy….
5 Reasons to Simplify Your Makeup Drawer
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. Don’t be…
Saying Goodbye to the Over-Stuffed Handbag: Simplify Your Purse
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. Today’s simplifying…
Simplifying the Bathroom
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. I want…
Simplifying the Shower
This post is part of a Monday series on simplifying. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. I’m enjoying this mission of simplifying my home. I find…
Simplify Your Accessories
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. Today’s simplifying mission…
Simplify Your Shoes
This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book, Your Simple Home Handbook. The series began with 10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now. Confession: I’ve never…
Simplify Your Wardrobe…So You Can Feel Fabulous Every Day
Simplify your wardrobe and love what you wear–any day of the week! This post is part of the Monday series on simplifying that inspired my book,Your Simple Home Handbook. The…
10 Reasons to Start Simplifying Now
Stuff. Why do we let it take up so much of our money, thoughts, and space? Maybe your closet is stuffed with clothes that make you feel boring or that…