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I was probably 10 when my brother nicknamed me the “White Tornado”. When he needed help finding the floor in his bedroom, I would hear “Sis, can you help me clean my room?” As the younger sister, I relished the opportunity to be in charge. Even then, this was my strong suit and we both…
If I had an evil twin, her name would be Lucy. That’s right, Last Minute Lucy, and while she claimed to be highly motived, extremely efficient, and a team player, in truth she was my nemesis. I’ll admit, Lucy and I both love a deadline. I love the motivation and energy of getting things done. I think Lucy was just…
Have the words “Are you stuck?” really appeared multiple times in the subject line of my email over the past month, or does that just describe what I‘ve been feeling lately? Maybe it’s similar to noticing Ford Transit Connects driving around when I was considering a new ride. Awareness attracts. You see, I have a…
Editor’s note: I received a lovely email recently from blogger & content writer Ella Andrews who shares a passion for writing about all sorts of home remodeling, house removals and interior design related projects. Ella has some great suggestions to make packing for your next vacation a breeze. Thanks Ella! Packing is very important to starting…
Kathleen and I were out to dinner one night with my Mom and my son. Mom was nearly 87 and still driving, and dear son only weeks away from his learner’s permit. Something about their 72-year age difference gave me the idea that it’s not too soon to think about my legacy. If I could…
Editor’s note: Our guest blogger this week is mindfulness coach & counselor and my dear friend, Lisa Love. Starting a mindfulness practice –where you weave present-moment awareness into your daily activities – is simple. At any given moment, notice your breath, notice the layers of sound filtering into your ears, observe sensations in the body,…
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…