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be unbothered, save money and packing light
Weekend Wisdom: Minimalism helps you live with less … and then so much more. The big news over here is that the hummingbirds are back and the peonies are blooming. I love having these…
Simplify Your Home with 10 Gentle Permission Slips
You can simplify your home with more ease and less stress by giving yourself permission slips to do things differently. Simplify your home, your day and your whole life … one tiny step at a…
Overwhelmed by Life? 15 Reminders to Help You Feel Better
You may feel overwhelmed by life (even on a good day). Phone notifications, work obligations, fear of uncertainty, family needs, to-do lists, email overload, expectations, breaking news, illness,…
How To Be Happy: My 10 Secrets to Feeling Happier
If you are wondering how to be happy, these little secrets can help. Use these 10 secrets to smile more and stress less. They won’t fix everything but they will help you learn how to be happy.…
Weekend Favorites: minimalism mistakes, closet clutter and 99 ways to say I love you
Weekend Wisdom: If catching up worked, you’d be caught up by now. I’m in New York for the launch of Gentle, Rest More, Stress Less and Live the Life you Actually Want. If you live…
12 Tiny Decluttering Projects
These tiny decluttering projects will help you create space without getting overwhelmed. Instead of decluttering your entire home or life, start small, one decluttering project at a time.…
underconsumption, a new show and micro-moments of self care
Weekend Wisdom: That moment, when you don’t think you have time to take care of yourself is the exact moment you need to take care of yourself. It’s all sunshine and disco balls…
What I Learned by Wearing the Same Things Over and Over Again
I’ve been wearing the same things over and over again for many years. Before I simplified my closet, I shopped too much, had a closet stuffed full of clothes and felt like I never had anything…
8 Stand-out Quotes from Gentle (my new book)
I’m excited to share some of the stand-out quotes from Gentle! My new book was published in February and I’ve been hearing about the quotes from Gentle that are becoming reader favorites.…
stress less, a mindful home and decluttering sentimental items
Weekend Wisdom: I don’t know who needs to hear this but you are allowed to say, “no” even when you aren’t busy. Happy Independent Bookstore Day to all who celebrate! I…