I recently shared my story called “Confessions of a Recovering Stuffaholic” where my passion to live with less started. In sharing my journey, I also wanted to hear your stories as well. Rebekah sent me an email and after reading her story, I was moved by what she had to say and asked if she…
Guests are coming to town and you need your extra towels and sheets. You go to your cupboards and it takes you 5 minutes to decide WHICH towels and linens to use! In reality, you really need only ONE set, but instead you have 4 to choose from. Where did all of the excess and…
Fear. Fear of the present. Fear of the future. Fear of the past creeping up again. We may fear others. We may fear the unknown. We may fear even ourselves. Fear is debilitating. It is like “freeze tag.” It’s all fun and games until someone whips you across the body with a “freeze”. This is…
Having a burger or hot dog roast? Sometimes it is hard to find something other than baked beans to bring to a gathering. What about the classic potato salad? I know, I know, it is so easy to just pick up at the store. I have to say, there is something about “homemade” that makes…
Empty nesters. Are you heading into the stage of life where you will soon be an empty nester? Are your children off to college? Getting married? Having children? Being an empty nester, I am sure, introduces a whole new mix of emotions. Starting a new chapter in life can be so thrilling and exciting. At…
How many times do we think something, but never say it? How many times do you think about complimenting somebody, but as they walk by, you lose confidence and let them keep walking? How many times do you read something on facebook, a website/blog, or even in an email, and just keep scrolling through, even…
