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One Pot Pasta

One Pot Pasta

One Pot Pasta This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners. It is so simple and delicious, and a bonus is that it is easy clean-up. 1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped onion6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)1 14.5-ounce can unsalted petite diced tomatoes, undrained or 3 handfuls cherry tomatoes1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such [...]

5 Key Lessons Learned from Completing my Simple Home Challenge: A 5-Week Decluttering Journey

5 Key Lessons Learned from Completing my Simple Home Challenge: A 5-Week Decluttering Journey

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 [...]

5 ways to treat yourself without adding clutter to your home

5 ways to treat yourself without adding clutter to your home

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 [...]

12 Kitchen Trends to Avoid In 2023: Experts Weigh In

12 Kitchen Trends to Avoid In 2023: Experts Weigh In

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in style, if you intend to undertake a full-on kitchen remodel, the last thing you want to do is pick a trend that’s outdated or overdone.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 [...]