Honest Simplicity

my winding road to a simpler life

Tag: less stuff

Spring Cleaning Bug

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The spring cleaning bug bit me this week and took hold.  I’ve vacuumed up dust bunnies and the insides of drawers, removed tiny toys hiding out under the living room furniture, tossed books and clothes unapologetically into my donation pile, and recycled other odds and ends.  It all feels very gratifying.  Admiring one tidy shelf is quite satisfying.  Emptying out an entire drawer is even better.  Just because I have (share) 6 dresser drawers doesn’t mean I must fill them all.  Don’t you love walking into a room that is free of clutter?  It is soothing to the soul.

How about you?  Have you started your spring cleaning yet?  Do you know where to start?  Identify which area of your house Read the rest of this entry »

A Joyful Simple Christmas, Please

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I love the cozy Christmas season, warming our spirits in the midst of winter.  Christmas is supposed to be a holiday of love, Read the rest of this entry »