A source of clutter my in my home that has long bothered me is the shoe rack inside our door. Rather than tucking the shoes neatly inside an available space my kids usually just throw them into a pile on the top shelf until they spill onto the floor. The shoe rack was a step up from the basket we used at our old place but that was cluttered and messing looking too. I am still looking for a way to hide the shoe clutter but we won't budge on having that designated space because the shoes come off … [Read more...]
Happy With What You Have – Feng Shui Tips for the Home
One of the most important aspects of minimalism and learning to live with less is learning to love what you have. This is one of the reasons why I love Feng Shui. It is all about accentuating what you have and creating a sense of beauty and peace within the home. I know you have had the thought once that you just cannot concentrate with all the clutter around you. Well, Feng Shui is about decluttering and arranging furniture and other furnishings in ways that will allow for positive energy … [Read more...]
10 Resolutions for 2010
1. Up our winter activities with winter hikes, sledding, ice skating, snow tubing, and evening walks. 2. Get more involved with our metro parks and our city parks and recreation offerings… nature hikes, educational classes, etc. 3. Plan a garden for the new house, utilizing the yard and patio. 4. Join some local photography classes and photo walks. Take more pictures, hone my craft. 5. Save for and buy an older RV or pop up tent trailer for camping and fix it up. Do any … [Read more...]
The Big Green Spring Clean
Well, it is that time. Time for spring cleaning. This week I did a lot of thinking about what exactly I need to do and I will have my hands full for sure. This is that once a year time when my house gets scrubbed until it looks like brand new inside and out. I'm talking about being on my hands and knees with a toothbrush in hand. ;) I also use this time to get organized (or try), fill up Freecycle donation boxes, gather stuff to host a yard sale, and make my own yard sale wish list. This year I … [Read more...]
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