I can’t believe it’s been 42 years since I met my husband. We sat next to each other in Sunday school on a cold and rainy day, at a church I was being paid to attend. (I had been hired to provide special music for the morning service.) And here we are, married for over […]

A Helpful Way to Get Your Saturdays Back
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When was the last time you woke up on a Saturday morning with nothing pressing to do? No house to clean, no errands to run, no endless to-do list? If your weekends feel more like catch-up days than days of rest, you’re not alone. For many, Saturdays have become an extension of the workweek—a time […]

Becoming a Minimalist? The Case for Starting Big.
By Launa Hall
I used to have a set of china, a lovely place setting for twelve. I loved it. And when my husband and I sold or gave away our household full of things, it was one of the first things I let go. Experienced declutterers and professional organizers don’t usually advise this. The often-heard suggestion is […]

The Year is 2025. Here are 25 Things You Can Declutter Right Away
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Technology changes, lifestyles evolve, and yet, many of us still hold on to items that no longer serve a purpose. If you’re ready to create more space and simplicity in your home, here are 25 things you can declutter right away—because in 2025, you just don’t need them anymore. 1. CDs Streaming services and digital […]

5 Sneaky Tips for Decluttering When Your Partner is a Hoarder
It’s hard for anyone to declutter but it seems like it’s even harder for some people. Do you have one of these partners? Are you trying to declutter your home? Do you wonder how to declutter when your partner is a hoarder or are you on the edge of just giving up? Well, I’m here […]

10 Things You Don’t Need in Your Bedroom (But Probably Have)
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“Picture your dream bedroom. I bet it’s not filled with clutter.” In his book, The Minimalist Home, Joshua Becker introduces a simple but transformative idea: every room in your home should have a clear purpose, and everything in it should serve that purpose. If an item doesn’t contribute to that purpose, it might not belong […]

I Don’t Have Any New Year’s Resolutions This Year (And I’m Okay With It)
By Jack Waters
I didn’t set myself any New Year’s goals this year, perhaps for the first time ever. A lack of inspiration or motivation — maybe. At least that’s what I thought it may have been a couple of weeks ago. But I’m starting to think that maybe, just maybe, not having any New Year’s resolutions might […]

10 Things Minimalists Let Go of to Find More Happiness
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Minimalism is often misunderstood as simply owning fewer things. While decluttering possessions is a part of it, true minimalism goes much deeper. It’s about letting go of what weighs us down—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—so we can live with greater intention, focus, and joy. Here are 10 things minimalists let go of to find more happiness, […]

4 Radical Steps to Reduce Your Screen Time
By Ben Pages
The average adult spends 5 hours on their phones each day, according to research. That’s almost a third of our waking hours spent head-down, lost in distractions. (Data.ai State of Mobile 2023 Report) This comes at a cost: less time for family, friends, hobbies, and meaningful work. If you want to reclaim hours from your […]

20 Things to Stop Comparing to Others for a Happier Life
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“Comparison is the thief of joy.” —Theodore Roosevelt We all compare. It’s human nature. And there are times when comparison can be helpful—especially if we find it motivating. But comparing our possessions to others is not one of them. Comparing our stuff to others is one of the fastest ways to a cluttered house, consumer […]