
Decluttering and Organizing: Molding Your Home to Be a True Reflection of You
• Photo by Liza Summer on Pexels.com • Quote: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” 1 – William Morris Introduction. Have you ever felt like decluttering is one of those skills that you are either genetically predispositioned2 to be able to do easily…
Read More….Planning Out and Creating Our Simple and Minimalist Spaces
Introduction. Henry David Thoreau is a man known for his minimalist views. Even during the time in which he lived, he understood the true value of living a simple life. When we begin and continue on with our Simple Living or Minimalist journeys, we discover this value, firsthand, as well….
Read More….Simple and Minimalist Living: Excess Belongings Do Not Give Security
Introduction. Living Simply or being a Minimalist ultimately means that we have faced the facts about owning too much clutter and have begun working on reducing the amount of items that we own within our homes….
Read More….Here’s to the Short Races….
Introduction – Perseverance. In thinking about the quote above, I immediately began to think about how it applied to our lives as we simplify. Having perseverance when we have committed ourselves to do something can be challenging. However, if we keep in mind what it was that originally made us want….
Read More….Where to Start Decluttering When You Are Unsure Where to Begin
Introduction. I was thinking the other day about the thrift store and the items that we go there to find. It’s always so exciting to walk through a thrift store’s doors….
Read More….Why Beginning Simple Living Projects with What We Already Have Is Important….
Introduction. I got to thinking recently about starting out on a Simple Living or Minimalist journey and how it feels in the beginning. Starting out on a new way of life will usually lead us to feel so excited, exhilarated and happy….
Read More….Pushing Through Frustration While Simplifying….
Introduction. I recently saw this quote and instantly thought about the fact that it can apply to so many aspects in life. For our Simple Living Community on Simplicity’s Journey, this quote is very inspiring….
Read More….Embarking on a Simple Living or the Minimalist Lifestyle….
Introduction. When we embark on simplifying our lives, it is a wonderful, new way of life. It starts out in one area and slowly begins to positively infiltrate through our lives….
Read More….Organizing Challenge – Paperwork – Part III: A Possible Solution to Our Short-Term Paperwork Dilemma
Usage of the Sunday Basket. I briefly wanted to talk to you about how the “Sunday Basket” can be used. If you would want to use it the “traditional” way that it was originally intended, you would pick the same day each week….
Read More….Creating a Better Life through Simplifying….
Introduction. I saw this quote and thought that it was brilliant. It is so true! Simplifying and using what works for us can help contribute to a more satisfying life….
Read More….Organizing Challenge – Paperwork – Part II: A Possible Solution to Our Short-Term Paperwork Dilemma
Gathering the Supplies. I have to say that after I learned more about this system, I went out and got the supplies that I thought that I would need to put a “Sunday Basket” together….
Read More….Making Your Simple Living or Minimalist Dreams Come to Life….
Introduction. Remember, you are capable of accomplishing your dreams…. Whether it’s creating a Simple or Minimalist Lifestyle and other, positive dreams….
Read More….Organizing Challenge – Paperwork – Part I: A Possible Solution to Our Short-Term Paperwork Dilemma
Introduction. Paperwork had for many years been something that I struggled with. It actually was my least favorite chore. In a manner of speaking, I would describe dealing with paperwork in the past as the “bane of my existence”….
Read More….Envisioning Your Simple Living or Minimalist Lifestyle….
Introduction. Picture opening a front door and walking into a Living Room that is clean and neat with comfortable furnishings. The walls contain a few meaningful photos, and have a soft, colorful hue to it….
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Introduction. Over the years, I have come to really value the act of decluttering. When I originally started to simplify my home, decluttering seemed a bit of a foreign activity to do….
Read More….Welcome….
My Story On Beginning My Simple Living Journey Introduction. Hello! My name is Kyra, and I would like to welcome you to my website / blog, Simplicity’s Journey. It is here that I will be talking about Simple Living topics such as decluttering, cleaning and organizing, for starters. Originally, I had an interest in creating…
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