We can all agree that time is a precious commodity.
For parents who work full-time like my husband and me, it’s even more important. We both love our “day job,” our personal hobbies, our two sweet fur babies, and, especially, our sweet daughter & brand new son.
We want to spend our time doing what matters most.
Our quest towards simplifying our lives didn’t start yesterday. We’ve gradually built up to a life filled with less distractions and more connections. Less uncertainty and more roots. Less meaningless possessions and more meaningful moments.
The arrow always points to one thing: living a life with less “clutter” of all sorts. The true cost of ownership of every material possession, thought, and action, pushes us towards a minimalist lifestyle.
Our version of minimalism might look a bit different than yours. Do you have the “stereotypical” definition in your mind like I initially did?
Plain white walls, few material possessions, and zero waste. This is a perfectly beautiful version of minimalism but is quite unattainable to most.
You may have even hopped aboard the Marie Kondo train. I loved it for awhile, but the whole “spark joy” process sorta made me crazy. I backed off a bit on MK and started reaching inward for my next steps.
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In defining your OWN version of minimalism, it becomes achievable for anyone who wants to live with less to make room for more.
As I put together my own version, I’ve found some wonderfully supportive inspiration in a few of my favorite books – new & old! Check them out below – I know I’ll be referencing them all in the coming months.
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Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff by Myquillyn Smith
Lightly: How to Live a Simple, Serene, and Stress-Free Life by Francine Jay
A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living by Emily Ley
Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy by Emily Ley
The Complete Book of Home Organization by Toni Hammersley, A Bowl Full of Lemons
Especially since becoming a mama, just a bit over 3 years ago, I realize I can’t go on filling my life with clutter (mental, digital & physical) and live the life I want to live.
I’m excited to re-focus this space on the internet towards sharing ways in which we streamline day-to-day & big picture tasks, while managing full-time jobs, to make way for all the super fun adventures and top priorities in our life!
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I’ll share our systems for home & work management, simplifying the day-to-day, and ways to improve effectiveness in many areas that make balance in life overall a real possibility (not to be confused with work-life balance — that does not exist!).
I want to be clear that I’m not perfect and I do struggle daily. I find myself overwhelmed and full of frustration often, but every step forward is one step away from struggling so frequently.
If living a life more meaningful with less is important to you, then stick around for inspiration to simplify and make LIFE a priority.
I’m super excited to share our experience and hear about yours, too!
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I’m so grateful you’re here and can’t wait to simplify this life alongside you.
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