HOME SWEET HOME What: Our Homes Why: Have you ever thought how houses these days just continue to get bigger and bigger? You may not be that far off your rocker because that has been the case for YEARS. Think of the show “Little House on the Prairie.” We look at that little house…
What: Fixing the broken instead of buying new Why: In a consumer-driven society, while living in the first world, when something breaks, we just buy new.We shouldn’t be surprised that it is often cheaper to get something fixed instead of buying new. Think of your grandparents or even parents – were they as quick to…
What: Sheets Why: It is simple: why own more sheets than what we really need? How: 1. Find all of the sheets you have tucked away in drawers and think about the ones that are currently on beds. 2. The sheets in the drawer and on your beds – do they have holes in…
What: Long-sleeved shirts Why: Sleeves hanging off the edge. Shirts shoved so far back in the drawer you can’t even see them. Too many to choose from that you can’t even see to the bottom of the drawer. Filing through shirts that don’t even fit you anymore. Do you find yourself fitting into any of…
What: Belts Why: Do you have belts laying on the floor of your closet? Are you running out of nails to hang your belts on? Do you sit and wonder “what belt should I wear today?” In living with less, it is important to lessen the choices we need to make each day – even…
What: Bags and Purses Why: It is time to pack and you can’t find that one bag you want to take with you. Or maybe it is a day trip you are planning for. You know you have the right bag, but it is no where to be seen because you have bags thrown all…
