Simple Pleasures

If simplicity is a 2025 priority, declutter and let go of many of these 75 things. It probably took years or decades to accumulate your clutter so give yourself time, patience and grace as you…

Weekend Wisdom: Feeling guilty for taking care of yourself is not taking care of yourself. What’s on your to-do list this weekend? What are your plans? If you are feeling overwhelmed by…

Weekend Wisdom: Self care doesn’t always mean adding something. Taking away a habit or something that isn’t serving you is powerful. Keeping it light. Our curtain lights stay up…

You’ve seen the articles answering questions like … “What should I stop wearing after 25?” or “What should stop wearing in my 40s or 50s?” or “Should a 70…

Most of what I share with you is personal because it’s what I believe, or experienced or recommend. However, it’s not usually directly about me. It’s important to me to not share…

It’s time for 31 Days of Gifts You So Deserve! Sharing this holiday offering has been my cue to kick off the holiday season for the last TWELVE years. Creating this with my daughter and Soul…

Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky is one of my favorite happiness researchers. Her writings helped me understand the science of happiness, and how to choose happiness in my daily life. It’s worth noting that Dr.…

Note: This article on simplifying for joy is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Recently, I visited a friend in San Francisco. During my stay, we celebrated her birthday and indulged in…

Note: This article on comfort and connection is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Have you experienced guilt over taking breaks, spending time with friends, or prioritizing your…

Note: This article about simple pleasures is written by Tammy Strobel. Life’s simple pleasures used to escape me. In my early twenties, my husband and I were living pay-check to…