by Valerie Morris | Dec 3, 2019 | Minimalism, Repurpose, Zero Waste Living
Put Your Possessions To Use – Even If It’s Scary In our house, we quote the tv show, Friends, a lot – probably every day on some occasion or another. In one episode, Phoebe, the character with a hippy perspective on life, is upset that Joey is...
by Valerie Morris | Nov 24, 2019 | Minimalism, Organization, Simple Living
10 Things I Do To Simplify My Digital Life It’s easy to look around your life and see the clutter on your counters or in your closet, but what about when it comes to the stuff we don’t see? In today’s world, we carry around a lot of digital devices that all build up...
by Valerie Morris | Nov 12, 2019 | Minimalism, Organization, Simple Living
Practical Things You Can Do To Organize Piles of Stuff Around The House Anyone else guilty of making piles of stuff that just sit for weeks and weeks (or longer)? When life gets busy, or we just don’t know what to do with items, it’s easy to just make a pile of stuff...
by Valerie Morris | Nov 5, 2019 | Organization
Tips To Organize Paper Paper is one of the biggest problems in my home and I’m guessing it’s a similar problem in yours as well. So much of our world has gone paperless, yet I still feel like I have more paper than ever before! Much of this paper is pure...
by Valerie Morris | Oct 28, 2019 | Holidays, Simple Living
Got Guests This Holiday Season? Our 2019 Holiday Hosting Guide We’ve got some great resources to help you prep your home! Hosting can be a lot of work! Whether you’re hosting for a day, or multiple days, it’s going to take some special focus! But,...
by Valerie Morris | Oct 28, 2019 | Minimalism, Simple Living, Zero Waste Living
It’s Not As Hard As You Think To Give Up Paper Towels & Give Up Plastic Bags Do you ever avoid doing something because you think it will be way too hard? I drug my heels on giving up two big items in my kitchen for literally years. Now, as I look back, I...
by Valerie Morris | Aug 13, 2019 | Organization, Simple Living
I try to live my life out of hope and not out of fear, but I’ll admit there are times when being a little prepared can be helpful. I remember watching the news when Notre Dame’s roof was burning up in flames. As an architecture student, I remember standing in that...
by Valerie Morris | Aug 6, 2019 | Minimalism, Simple Living, Zero Waste Living
If you’ve considered the idea of creating less trash, you’re in good company. In today’s world, many people are taking a hard look at what they consume and are making steps to reduce the overall amount they throw out. If you’re looking for a...
by Valerie Morris | Jul 24, 2019 | Minimalism, Simple Living
Minimalism is a lifestyle, not a destination. It’s a journey you will be on every single day and some days you will be more minimalist than others. Some days you will be more successful than others, but just remember that it’s a journey. I’ve seen this to be true in...
by Valerie Morris | Jul 14, 2019 | Organization, Simple Living
Deal With Clutter by Addressing Broken Windows Around Your Space In communities, there’s a “broken window” theory where if a community tolerates minor damage and signs of disorder, like broken windows, that it invites more levels of crime. When we see a small example...
