I wrapped up my annual Simple Home Challenge and I wanted to share a quick recap of my top takeaways from this fun and transformative decluttering challenge. 1. Decluttering takes time. Simplifying your home takes time, but it also makes time. This is a process and not a race. Small changes overtime will create a compound [...]
Part of my journey when creating a simple home was learning how to be intentional about what I brought into my home. Often people shy away from the world of minimalism because they view it as restrictive. However, I disagree, it is not about depriving yourself, it is actually the opposite. It is about surrounding [...]
I was honored to be a part of the Container Store Ambassador program this year where I was able to organize so many spaces in my home. I thought it would be fun to share my top 10 must have products that I put to use in my own home. The Container Store has the [...]
Moist and Easy Carrot Cake Recipe This is my Grandma's recipe and it is so delicious and moist. 1.5 Cups Vegetable Oil2 Cups Brown Sugar2 Cups Grated Carrots1 Cup Crushed Pineapple with Juice1 Cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans)2.5 Cups Flour1/2 Tsp Salt1 Tsp Baking Soda2 Tsp CinnamonFrosting8 Oz Cream Cheese (Cold)1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter [...]
Do you need some motivation to declutter and organize your home? Consider these five proven benefits. 1. You’ll save time. Save time by not spending time looking for things. How many times have you spent 10 minutes looking for your keys? Or 30 minutes looking for that paperwork you need? If your home is organized [...]
Organize your fridge in 4 steps
Trends are cyclical, and while there’s a chance linoleum flooring may come back in style, if you intend to undertake a full-on kitchen remodel, the last thing you want to do is pick a trend that’s outdated or overdone. After all, the kitchen is the heart of the home, and whatever design choices you make [...]
The New Year is here and no matter what your resolution is there is one thing we all have in common; we are trying to build new habits in order to achieve our goals. In 2020 I was well into my decluttering journey, and I wanted to start setting up routines and rhythms in my [...]
Sausage Stuffing This is a family favorite for the holidays, such an easy sausage and herb stuffing. It is a simple recipe that anyone can prepare. 8 cups store-bought unseasoned stuffing cubes1 stick (½ cup unsalted butter)1½ cups diced yellow onion (from 1 large or 2 small onions)1 cup diced celery (from 3 large celery [...]
We all know how hectic the holidays can be, so let's try and make our home as simple as possible during this time so that we can fully relax and enjoy the season. The number one reason that I share about creating a simple home is for moments like this. The holidays can be a [...]
