Romanticizing real life is when we let go of comparison, accept daily life with gratitude, and see the beauty in the world around us. I’ve been accused since a young age of romanticizing my life. I’ve recently been thinking a…
Romanticizing Real Life
10 Life Lessons Learned through Downsizing
There have been 10 life lessons I’ve learned through the act of downsizing. We began moving last year. Because for a short time, we still needed to own our home, it has been a slow and gradual process; one that…
Closet Organization: A Simple and Effective Method
Closet organization is easy when you follow three simple but effective methods. These tried and true practices will help you easily cull unwanted items, keep clothing articles clean, and dress with intention. As a teenager, my closet was a disaster….
Slow Living in the Autumn
Slow living means cultivating and reveling in daily activities that encourage and recharge instead of drain and exhaust us. It may be easier said than done, but I believe if we make slower living a priority, we will reap the…
Easy Meal Planning for Two
Meal planning has been a life-saver for me throughout all the various seasons of our life. When we were first married, our grocery budget was tight. Some weeks we had $20 for groceries, some weeks we had $25. I had…