Dear Bettina, There may be a move in our future. Not today or tomorrow, but likely at some point. We don’t really love where we live–it’s too small–but now the idea of moving is hard even to imagine. Our budget isn’t unlimited, and the thought of moving just feels overwhelming. Can you give us some…
If I had to choose a lesson in my life that has set the stage to enjoy the most each day has to offer, it would be the value of letting go. Nature shows us the beauty in letting go when the tides rise and fall. We can’t hold onto the ocean at high tide,…
Editors note: I am delighted to introduce to the Life Simplified Community Pamela Young, a woman with a vision. Living a passionate life makes the world a better place. Pamela and her husband Kelby were our guests today on Life Simplified Radio. This is their story. Enjoy. Pamela & Kelby Young My name is Pamela…
Jeff Campbell, Author of Clutter Control asks the question: Do you own your stuff or does it own you? You see, every single item we say yes to, owns a little piece of us. It needs a home. It may need some kind of maintenance. And if we do not manage the rate at which we…
I have such exciting news for the Life Simplified Community that I can’t contain myself a moment longer. Our guest this week on Life Simplified Radio is none other than Outstand CEO, and my pal, Andy Horner. Andy is not only the founder and creative force behind Outstand, my go to application for follow-up, he…
I’m not what marketing experts call an Early Adopter. I lean more toward a wait-and-see attitude. I want to know what other peoples’ experiences are before I make a purchase. The New York Times had been listing The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo on their best seller list for over a…
I love the new in New Year. I liken it to new opportunities, new challenges, new possibilities. With a new page in a new year, any outcome is possible. When our homes and lives are chock-a-block full, new opportunities can seem overwhelming, new challenges feel like work, and new goals can seem out of the question. So…
Happy New Year! Or is it? Let’s talk about that. by Kyle Livingston A lot of people start the New Year with incredibly loud shouting, drinking, and kissing. At least that’s what it looks like from this 16 year old’s point of view. This year let’s sit down and … simplify our celebration a…
Our guest this week on Life Simplified Radio is a man with many talents and passions, my friend, Paul Cormier. Musician, rock climber, cabinetmaker, contractor, and rescue volunteer, are a few that come to mind. What is remarkable about Paul is not just his focus on what is in front of him, but the ease…
There are no virtues to “being organized.” I don’t think of organization itself as something to become. I think of it more as a practice. Something I do. And if practiced consistently, it becomes second nature. I have a habit of picking up our small house every morning. I call this my sweep. I follow…