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How to Minimize Your kitchen

I tackled my kitchen with the same ferociousness I did my clothing. I am sitting here trying to come up with a 3 point plan or…

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unexpected benefits of minimalism
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4 Unexpected Benefits of Implementing Minimalism

There were many things I expected when shifting toward a more simple life. I anticipated we would have more money in our savings, time to…

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Taking Our Minimalism on the Road

Spring break is such a busy and chaotic time to travel. We have always avoided it. Now that our kids are in school, we have…

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4 Types of Toys to Declutter When Becoming a Minimalist Family

Inside: Kids thrive with fewer toys! Here you’ll discover how to declutter toys by identifying 4 types of toys to ditch when becoming a minimalist family.  We…

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Minimalism: An Outward Expression of an Inward Transformation

If you had asked me what I thought minimalism was a few years ago, I would have said something like, “I think it’s when crazy…

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Raising Minimalist Kids
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5 Important First Steps When Implementing Minimalism With Kids

Inside: Implementing minimalism with kids in your home may seem like an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to. Here you’ll find practical strategies to…

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Lansing Area Donation Locations

One of the greatest benefits of entering into a minimalist lifestyle, is the ability to bless others in need with some of the things you we do…

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Stop The Madness: Where We Began Our Journey into Minimalism

YOU DO NOT NEED MORE BINS! Prior to our journey into minimalism, I would frequently get fed up with my insane clutter and head to…

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minimalist mom
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When Mom Goes Minimalist

Inside: Adopting minimalism with kids may seem impossible, but if I can do it, so can you. Here is a look at my ah-ha moment and…

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Organization is not the answer to a disorganized and cluttered home. In fact, home organization is part of the problem for 3 reasons… 1. It can be expensive.💰 2. It’s just a bandaid. 🩹 3. It keeps you hyper focused on the stuff. 👀 Sure, a freshly organized space feels good once the task is complete. But the sorters/bins/totes are expensive, it takes just a short time for it to all come undone, and leaves you still focused on a pile of stuff instead of out living the life you want to live. ❤️ Read full article: 3 Reasons Organizing your Home is a Waste of Time for what to do instead…. -> Link in profile or at AbundantLifeWithLess.com/stop-organizing-your-home . . . . #homeorganization #declutter #declutteryourlife #tidyup #lessismore #lessstuffmorelife #messyminimalism #minimalism #minimalistmom #organizeyourhome #organizedlife
“I love the look of a beautifully organized space. I mean, who doesn’t? The home organization industry has been on an upward trend for years, with the pandemic adding even more momentum to its growth. It’s estimated that “US demand for home organization products is projected to increase 3.8% per year to $12.7 billion in 2023.” I have spent hours upon hours of my adult life organizing the various corners of my home. By “organize,” I mean taking one heaping pile of stuff, sorting it into smaller piles, and then redistributing it around my home into various bins, drawers and baskets. Repeat every few weeks, months or years. I’ve got a secret. One that took me thirty-four long years, stuck on the habitual cycle of organizing, to learn. There’s a better way. Organizing your stuff won’t actually organize your life. In the words of Courtney Carver, @bemorewithless “If organizing your stuff worked, you’d be organized by now.” Read 3 Reasons Organizing Your Home is a Waste of Time at AbundantLifeWithLess.com/stop-organizing-your-home (Link in Profile).
I have no words. No, seriously, I feel like I'm actually out of words because I put them all in here🤪. It's exciting, and a tad surreal, to hold an early copy of Messy Minimalism in my hands. But I'm even more excited for the moment it gets into yours! It's launching in December which feels like an eternity away. But if the publishing process has taught me anything it's patience, so I'll wait, expectantly. If you haven't pre ordered a copy yet, I'd be honored if you would. 🤗It helps first time authors more than you know. 📖 (If you preorder on Amazon, you won’t be billed until it releases, and you’re guaranteed the lowest price between now and then 🙌). Messy Minimalism is a fun, relatable book meant to make the life changing benefits of minimalism doable and sustainable. I'm really proud of how it turned out and thankful for the many people that helped bring it to life. And special thanks to Denaye @simple_families for writing the forward! It's a really good book and a fun read. 🤩 (Am I allowed to say that about my own book? 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣) I know you're going to love it.
I don’t really know how “Prime Day” became a thing… well, actually I do. Brilliant marketing, that’s how. Remember, this day and every day, “it’s not a deal if you don’t need it.” -Christine Platt, @afrominimalist author of The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less. #consciousconsumer #primeday #amazonprimeday #lessisnow #lessismore #lessstuffmorelife #consciousconsumerism #minimalism #minimalistfamily #messyminimalismbook #experiencesoverthings #minimalistmom #messyminimalism
I legitimately can’t beat my 11-year-old at checkers because his dad has taught him so well. Happy Father’s Day to a man who deserves an award for his next level strategizing and dishwasher loading skills. We’d be a literal mess without you @crawfordpr1 😘
3 Things I Quit to Sleep Better at Night… I used to sleep terribly! I’d fall asleep no problem, but wake up in the middle of the night for a good couple of hours. It was the worst. 🤪 One of the biggest changes I made was to exchange my phone 📱 next to my bed for an alarm clock ⏰ and a reading light 💡. I’ve heard and read this is the way to go before, never thinking it could possibly be that big of a deal. It is. Instead of watching Leslie Knope on repeat, I fall asleep to a good historical fiction novel. Instead of reaching for my phone in the middle of the night, I doze back to sleep effortlessly. In the morning, I pray and set my intention for the day before the distraction of checking my phone. If you’re interested in the other two habits I broke that have helped me sleep better at night, read my newest article: 3 Things I Quit to Sleep Better at Night (link in profile). Now, I didn’t just get a week’s worth of good sleep and then pump out an article about it either. I’ve been sleeping like a rock for over 6 months now. Have you moved your phone away from your bed?
But man, finding it makes it all worth it. 🤩 GIFs are my preferred form of communication.
And just like that I lost it. 😭 As I watched my daughter’s preschool teacher run from her car, down the sidewalk and across the playground, just to give Amelia one last end of year hug, the weight of this last year hit me hard. Today we celebrated both preschool graduation for my littlest and 5th grade recognition for my oldest. Even in a normal year, today would’ve been monumental, but this year, it feels even bigger. Not just because of reaching these precious mile markers in my motherhood, but because we made it. As I sat there in my car, watching this precious interaction from a distance, I was overwhelmed by an intense, almost suffocating, sense of gratitude. Gratitude for our teachers who took that brave step back to face-to-face learning last August. Gratitude for a school that could make face-to-face learning happen. Gratitude that we somehow made it through the year, and today’s events, without being quarantined. Gratitude for my job as a school nurse at my kids’ school, which allowed me access to my kids and their friends during a year when school access was impossible to come by. Gratitude for our community we somehow managed to grow closer to even while distanced. I’m so grateful this school year is over, but man, I’m even more grateful that it happened at all.
Boundaries. They are vital. In many different areas of our lives, healthy boundaries can serve to safeguard us from too much. Whether that be drama, negativity, technology, etc. When it comes to our physical space, establishing healthy boundaries will help us maintain a clutter free space. I recently took thrifted picture frames and gave our children’s art showcase some much needed boundaries. Swipe to see the before. I love it! ❤️ Before, any and every project was taped to the wall on a whim. There they hung indefinitely. Now, with the help of these unique, quirky boundaries, we choose what gets hung up with intention. This has also helped my kids decide on their “favorite” and let go of the rest. What areas of your home are in need of firmer boundaries?

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