unsexy habits to save money + 70 things to declutter this year

Weekend Wisdom: Simplifying isn’t always easy but it does make everything else easier.

File this under things I can enjoy without my phone. My daughter gave me this lovely watercolor book and I love it. My phone is spending more time on the charger while I spend more time living. I did a big app purge, my notifications are off and I started using my actual camera again.

I get it. The phone can simplify things. It reduces “stuff” but at what cost? My alarm clock, camera and watercolor set add value to my life by helping be less reliant on my phone and more present every day.

Ok … onto the favorites

26 ways to simplify your life in 2026.

Feeling brunchy? Invite your crew and listen to this.

Unsexy habits that can save you serious money.

Feel happier all day with these 5 morning habits.

A wish for the new year. (IG)

This weekend I’m going to see this movie.

15 grounding techniques to soothe anxiety (from therapists)

I wasn’t surprised that my most popular Substack article is about things to declutter.

12 tips to help you slow down.

49 binge-worthy books, movies and tv shows. This is a list I’m saving.

Some tips if you hate cleaning but love a clean house.

I’m really enjoying this book.

How to trade time management for time minimalism.

Make 2026 your year of connection.

A guide to help you break your phone addiction. This covers it all.

I really like this idea of a weekly admin hour.

10 cultural icons on the art of growing older.

The most popular post of Be More with Less in 2025 is right here.

Yum.

Today’s Instagram Favorite is from @hazelsatija because instead of “new year, new you” pursuits, settling peacefully into the arms of your authentic self sounds just right for 2026.

I hope you enjoy these Weekend Favorites, create habits to save money and slow down while you consider how you’d like to move through the new year. What does your heart want?

xo,

Courtney