inspiration – Life Less Cluttered

Why You Need a Declutter Box

Several years ago when I was going through the crazy-making season of being a mom to two under 3, I started to realize how much stuff just happened upon us and ended up in my house. Infants and toddlers need big things: swings, highchairs, bouncing things, play pens, teaching to walk things, big strollers andContinue reading “Why You Need a Declutter Box”

For What’s Ahead

Being at a turning point in your life forces self awareness to some degree. You can’t help but reflect on where you’ve been and anticipate what’s ahead. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:34 That’s a hard oneContinue reading “For What’s Ahead”

A Snake and A Car

Today was a weird day. One that I thought would be filled with much more sadness but as I reflect, I know I’m moving forward in hope. Our house listed in this hot market and we already have 5 viewings scheduled. I’m grateful for it, but it was never the plan. I like plans, butContinue reading “A Snake and A Car”

Wash Your Pots

PSA: Wash it while it’s hot! Sometimes decluttering has nothing to with getting rid of stuff, but rather the habits you keep to maintain the things you have. One such thing is the dishes. A full sink and dirty pots on the stove in the kitchen equates to piles of laundry on the bed inContinue reading “Wash Your Pots”

The Things We Shed

My exercise bike sits next to a window in my living room. On the mornings I ride, I look outside at the bird house and from time to time see sweet little blue birds coming in and out of the house. I love to watch them. This morning, however, I noticed the peach tree. TheContinue reading “The Things We Shed”

Practical DIY No. 9: Seven Simple Ways to Declutter Without Buying Almost Anything

One thing that drives me a little nuts is the idea that you have to buy organizational tools to declutter. It’s not hard to find pics on the web of perfectly organized pantries with cutesy clear containers of grains and spices, void of manufacturers’ cereal boxes and generic brand pasta cartons. I always wondered whereContinue reading “Practical DIY No. 9: Seven Simple Ways to Declutter Without Buying Almost Anything”

Bluebirds

This morning I’m sitting in my happy place – a swinging chair, in a sparsely adorned room. The decor is intentional and minimal. It’s a clutter-free room, with two large windows and a door to close off the rest of the world. One of the windows is open and there is a soft breeze throughContinue reading “Bluebirds”