If you’ve had a pantry for any length of time, chances are it has become a catch-all for all kinds of things that don’t belong and that you aren’t using anymore. It’s probably time for a good declutter and some organization! When my parents added on to my childhood home 20 years ago, my mom […]
Using a Home Inventory to Declutter (with printable checklist)
Did you know that the average American has 300,000 items in their house?!? It’s common for stores and warehouses to do inventory, but what it look like if we actually took an inventory of everything that’s in our house?? And what if we took it a step further and also categorized it? When stores are […]
6 Minimalism Terms for Less Clutter & More Control
If you’re a regular around here, you’re probably familiar with some of the lingo that we often throw around when we’re talking about simplifying and minimalism. But if you’ve joined us recently, you may be confused by words like quarantine bins, Sunday baskets and frog projects. Understanding and applying these concepts can actually be truly […]
SHOCKED by the comments!
I was literally SHOCKED by the comments on yesterday’s YouTube video on organizing styles… I KNEW many of you insisted on folding your clothes (as opposed to tossing them in a bin), but I DID NOT expect it to be such an overwhelming response of folders and #TeamTom! Today, we’ll read through some of the […]
Kitchen Declutter & Decorate (Thrift store finds & favorite tips!)
I don’t go to thrift stores very often anymore because I don’t want to be tempted to buy stuff that we don’t actually need. But I wanted to do a quick kitchen declutter and redecorate, so I picked up this really cute blue casserole dish recently! I have new questions when it comes to decluttering […]
Minimalism & Kids: Simple tips for happy kids (and parents!)
As parents, we all want the same thing for our kids. We want them to be happy and confident, and we want to set them up to be successful in life. Simplifying our lives — our homes, our stuff and our schedules — is so important and integral to that! Our kids all need the […]