12 Things I Want to Do with the Time That is Given Me
Every year I write a contemplative “birthday post” with either some personal reflections, or some fun points of interest for my readers to get to know me better. What follows…
Recovering the Lost Art of Writing Letters
Time to stop letting junk mail and bills monopolize our mailboxes! Let’s bring back the lost art of letter writing, one lovely piece of snail mail at a time. I…
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…
20 Ways to Live Simply in Your 20s (The View from 30)
Want to pursue simple living in your 20s? Here are 20 smart ways to live simply and intentionally in your 20s that will set the foundation for the rest of…
Recovering the Lost Art of Solitude
In today’s world we’re too busy and too plugged in to enjoy the art of solitude. We should embrace solitude, but many of us avoid it–wrongly equating solitude with loneliness….
Recovering the Lost Art of Old-Fashioned Blogging
Let’s bring back old-fashioned blogging! It may have changed a lot in the past decade, but blogging isn’t dead. It’s just time to revive it a little. Old-school, unpretentious blogs…
Recovering the Lost Art of Analog Living
Do you miss the analog days of the past? This isn’t just about nostalgia, though. Analog living has value for anyone who craves a simple, slower, more old-fashioned pace of…
Recovering the Lost Art of Taking a Bath
Taking a bath is a simple luxury and a lost art. But it’s such an easy and fun way to relax! Here’s why you should make time for baths, plus…
Recovering the Lost Art of Porch Sitting
Want to slow down your hectic life? Practice the old-fashioned habit of porch sitting! Here’s how to embrace a more intentional life by enjoying your front porch, + ideas for…
How to REALLY Save Money (because you’ve already skipped the latte)
In a noisy world where it feels like everyone wants you to spend your money, today I’d just like to tell you how to save more of it. Here are…
29 Habits, Recipes, and Things That Simplify My Life
It’s that time of year again: birthday time. Actually, since I have been on birthday time I’m a little late in posting this! I began the 29th year of my…
5 Important Things You Can Do to Feel Less Stressed and Overwhelmed All the Time
Do you feel stressed and worn thin all the time? Here are 5 effective ways to say “goodbye” to the hamster wheel and become a calm, joyful person again. Imagine…
8 Things Intentional Homemakers Do Every Day
Do you want to flourish in your home? Be intentional in your everyday, mundane routines! Successful homemakers practice these habits on a daily basis. I have good news for you:…
10 Signs You’ve Become a Responsible Adult
Have you grown up? Here are 10 signs that you might have turned into a responsible adult! Hello Adulthood, when did you get here? You kind of sneaked up on…
How to Make More Time for the Things You Love
It’s important to create space for the things that make you come alive. If you miss doing all the things you love, here’s how to manage your time so you…
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…
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…
79 Ways to Practice Self Care
Here are 79 ideas for practicing self care. No need to break the bank doing it…many of these self care suggestions are free! Relax, refresh, and enjoy. You might be…
5 Old-Fashioned Habits That Are Due for a Comeback
Look to the wisdom of your grandparents–and great grandparents–and revive some of these old-fashioned habits that still deserve a place in our modern society. These habits may be old fashioned,…
How I’m Overcoming My Biggest Homemaking Distraction
I realised I had a HUGE distraction to my homemaking, and it was time to set some serious boundaries. Here’s how I’ve gotten more intentional in fighting my distractions so…
9 Things to Do with Your Evening Besides Watching TV
There are better ways to spend an evening than vegging out in front of the TV! Here are nine things to do with your evening that will cultivate your self…
Work While You Work, Play While You Play
Want to manage your time better? A simple poem, “Work While You Work, Play While You Play,” may hold the secret to more productive days. These are my “words to…
Why I’ll Be Taking Fewer Pictures From Now On
Are you too attached to your camera? Forget Instagram: Stop taking so many pictures and start living in the moment! Here are four ways to live more intentionally and take…
Finding Simplicity in a Complicated World: 10 Strategies for New Moms
As a new mom, it’s more important than ever to keep things simple! Here are 10 ways to find simplicity in the newborn season, so you can savor this time…
7 Simple Ways to Live More Abundantly, Right Now
Here are 7 simple ways to live more abundantly so you can thrive in everyday, normal life. These are things you can enjoy on any budget, with any schedule–you just…
Crafting Morning and Evening Routines
When I became a teacher, I learned how important it is for students to have routines. Instead of trailblazing the challenges of every new day, routines carve a course that…
10 Gmail Hacks to Optimize Your Email Inbox
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. Sometimes we…
Taming the Email Monster: How to Simplify Your Email Inbox and Eliminate Virtual Clutter
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. Welcome to…
How to Create Margin in Your Life for a Simpler Schedule (2 Methods that Work)
Margin. We all need it, but we’re too busy to slow down and carve it out. Here are two methods for creating margin in your life so you can breathe…
Being an Early Riser Means Giving Some Things Up
I wanted to write a post on sleep, but instead I went to bed. I’m completely okay with that irony, because the whole point of my last two Wellness Wednesday…
Becoming an Early Riser
The Wellness Wednesday theme for December is sleep! Last week I shared 20 Ways to Induce Sleep Naturally. 6:00 a.m., the alarm goes off. Am I seriously going to do…
20 Ways to Induce Sleep Naturally
Sleep better at night with these 20 ways to induce sleep naturally and get well rested. If you have trouble falling asleep, these natural sleep aids will do the trick…