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We often go about our day on autopilot.

We want to make changes, work towards goals, and become a better version of ourselves, but we do the same things everyday without giving much thought to how we…

There are problem areas in every house.

Areas where you constantly drop items instead of putting them away. Areas where you and your family are coming in and out of frequently. Areas that collect item…

Learning how to make time to declutter is the first step to gaining the momentum you need to declutter your house. 

Getting started with decluttering can be very difficult.Decluttering takes time and …

As you look to the new year, you’re likely setting goals and dreaming of what the new year will bring. 

It’s always fun to have a fresh start and the excitement can help you accomplish a lot. But set…

Simplifying your house and your life is a journey that takes time.

It’s like peeling an onion. You can do it layer by layer. As you get rid of the first layer, you get more confident and are able to t…

Perfectionism and comparison in motherhood is a common struggle.

Mom guilt can rob you of the true joy of being a mom and paralyze you from growing into the mom and woman you're made to be.

Jamie Wei…

Do you ever get to the end of the holiday season and feel like you missed it all?

• You spent too much money,
• said yes to too many obligations,
• packed in too many activities,
• brought mounds of new items i…

We’ve all heard the saying, “I was a really good mom before I had kids.”

Balancing motherhood and life is hard and can often feel overwhelming.

You’re trying to take care of your kids, manage a house…

I think we would all agree that the reason we want to simplify our lives is to enjoy more quality time with the people we love, doing the things we want to do. But we look at Pinterest and Facebook a…

I know I'm not the only parent who gets piles of papers from my kid's school every week. From notes to fliers, to artwork, and school work. It is a constant source of paper clutter that I'm battling …

If you're anything like me, you struggle to get everything done in a day and often feel like you can't fit in the important things.

You need a way to find more time in your week!

This week on the Sim…

Have you ever been in the never ending cycle of organizing and reorganizing and putting things in new containers, and moving things to a new room and organizing again? It feels like it never stops, d…

Can I tell you a secret?

I’ve bought way too many toys for my kids. Creating a clutter free toy space has been a challenge for me at times. I’ve purchased toys for them that have never been played wi…

Ever feel like you can't possibly do everything you need to do in one day and still have time for the things that really matter? 

We're all busy and it's becoming more and more common for parents to …

Living with debt is stressful and exhausting. According to CNBC, the average American has $38,000 in personal debt. Not including a mortgage. Getting out of debt takes intention and hard work. No mat…

Creating a capsule wardrobe

Clothes can add an unnecessary stress to your life. They take up a lot of your time, a lot of your space, and a lot of your money. Your wardrobe plays a big part in your li…

Getting healthy meals on the table is hard enough.

But getting your children to actually eat it is even tougher. Some nights it feels impossible. I’ve had my share of frustration around how to feed my…

Do you ever feel like motherhood is just one big ground hog day experience? There are so many tasks you have to complete day in and day out, sometimes multiple times, just to keep the house running a…

If you've ever felt like living clutter free with kids is impossible, this episode of The Simple Home Podcast is for you. 

Minimalism with a family is possible and as we learn during this interview wi…

Where did the phrase, "sleep like a baby” come from? 

I'm not sure I've ever met a parent who looked or felt well rested. 

It can feel exhausting to try and figure out how to get your child to sleep b…