Reading Time: 5 minutes Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, but all too often we clutter up the season with unnecessary burdens and stress. Here’s how to simplify and refocus your holiday using the popular KonMari Method! By Elsie Callender, Contributing Writer Marie Kondo’s “KonMari Method” of decluttering has inspired thousands of people to discover the […]
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7 Homemaking Rules to Break
Reading Time: 4 minutes If you are stressing out about a messy house or not having time to get everything done, here are 7 homemaking rules to consider breaking. By Sarah Mueller, Contributing Writer Have you heard the story about the woman who always cut the end off of her pot roast before cooking it? That’s how her mother had always done […]
Reading Challenge
Reading Time: 5 minutes I absolutely love to read, so I was excited to join in with the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2015 Reading Challenge at the beginning of the year. Inspired by Mandi at Life Your Way, I’ve decided to give a little update of the books I’ve read in each category of the reading challenge. (These aren’t the […]
4 Reasons to Donate a Coat Right Now
Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re wondering about an easy, tangible way to give this year, I encourage you to donate a coat to a coat drive. ‘Tis the season for holiday joy, but it’s also the season where many children and adults alike are living in bitter cold conditions with no coats to keep them warm. With more than […]
Dear Mom Who’s Done Having Babies
Reading Time: 5 minutes Are you done having babies? Has it been a bittersweet decision? Bring out the tissues. This post is for you. Dear Mom Who’s Done Having Babies, I hear you. You see, just recently… I gave them away. My maternity clothes. Tightly and neatly, I packed them in a reusable grocery sack and delivered them to […]
Insanely Easy Tips for Uncluttered Kitchen Counters: 3 Things I Leave Out on My Kitchen Counters (And 3 Things I Don’t)
Reading Time: 6 minutes Inside: You can keep simple, uncluttered kitchen counters. Here are 3 things I eave out on my kitchen counters, and 3 things I stash away in cabinets for an uncluttered kitchen look. By Katie Bennett, of Embracing a Simpler Life Over the past several years I’ve discovered the beauty and functionality of an uncluttered kitchen. […]