Simple Pleasures

Break up with your phone to reclaim your attention, your time and even your energy. Use these 10 gentle recommendations to break up with your phone and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it…

Decluttering can feel like an endless project that takes forever. However, it is possible to create a clutter-free home with a clear guide, consistent attention, and by taking small steps daily. …

These permission slips for adults are here to help you navigate life. So many of us (myself included) forgot that we are allowed to write our own permission slips. We can do what we want, live the way…

Weekend Wisdom: You don’t have to explain yourself. I wrote this last year and I feel exactly the same way today. When I look back on the summer of 2025, I want to remember my first bite…

If you want to simplify your closet, these capsule wardrobe tips will help you create space and get back to basics. With a smaller wardrobe, you can begin to experience all of the benefits of dressing…

When you start decluttering, you focus on your clutter. You think about what you have, probably feel frustrated that there is so much and stress over getting rid of it. You start decluttering…

Weekend Wisdom: Caring less about what other people think of you is the ultimate form of self care. Hiking season is underway. Even though I do a little hiking year round, I hike almost every…

Decluttering these things now for more peace and joy in your life. You can remove them from your life all at once or take a gentler approach. Pick one thing to declutter each week. You’ll be…

Weekend Wisdom: Doing more things doesn’t make you a better person, it makes you a tired person. Even though I’ve published three books, it’s still really exciting to see one…

Weekend Wisdom: When an appointment cancels don’t replace it with more to-dos. Embrace the space and take it for yourself. I spent last weekend in Portland, OR and I could not have had a…