Certified Nutritional Practitioner
I have been thinking a lot about how to be happier and I have come to the conclusion that one of the secrets of feeling good is having less stuff. Owning less things means more time to have fun and enjoy activities with your family. … Read more
Yesterday I started counting my shoes. I didn’t finish until this morning. Okay, the situation is not quite as bad as that sounds – life intervened in my project – but I discovered I have been in denial about my packrat tendencies when it comes … Read more
Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. (William Morris) If you want to have a serene, uncluttered space, this is a brilliant mantra to keep in mind when you are thinking about bringing anything … Read more
I recently read a post on Unclutterer about how to talk to yourself when you are trying to make decisions about what to do with your stuff. A reader called Diana had written in and recommended asking yourself a single question when you are trying … Read more
The entire time I was growing up, our family never parked the car in the garage. It was always packed to the rafters with junk. In our case, we try to use our garage for the intended purpose, but that doesn’t mean there is not … Read more
If you have any issues with letting go of your stuff, this book, “Throw Out Fifty Things, Clear The Clutter, Find Your Life”, may just be the inspiration you are searching for. I can attest to the fact that the more stuff you chuck, the … Read more
This is the title of a very inspirational book I read recently. In the process of simplifying and organizing my house over the past months, I am sure I have thrown out much more than 50 things, but I am definitely seeing good results from … Read more
Well, you know that green living is now the “in” thing when you discover that the push reel lawn mower you have had since 1992 is now for sale in COSTCO. They also have some makeup (tinted moisturizer, blush/bronzer and powder) that is completely natural … Read more
We may get a temporary high from shopping. Discovering just the right item can be exhilarating, but that feeling does not last. It wears off quite soon, and then we have to get another fix. It can truly be addictive. So what is the problem … Read more
We only have so much time. Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day. Days slip into weeks and weeks slip into years and before you know it you look in the mirror and you don’t recognize yourself any more and realize you never … Read more