Clutter and your Mental Health Did you know that clutter can affect your mental health? Today’s households don’t do as much entertaining and guests as generations before us. As a kid, we often had drop-in guests, and neighbors who would just stop by to chat. That doesn’t happen anymore. So we may not think about […]
9 Unusual Items we should all recycle instead of trash!
Recycle these Unusual Items I am really into reducing the amount of clutter in our house, due to the stress and anxiety that clutter can cause. But, I’m also enthusiastic about leaving a better planet for my kids, so I don’t want all this stuff to just go into a landfill. My focus since 2017 […]
10 Ways to Turn Clutter into Cash.
Turn Clutter into Cash Thanks to Marie Kondo and the minimalism trend, decluttering is all the rage right now. I know that I am going to my local Goodwill store at least once a week. And not to shop! I also have a huge bin of the boys’ stuff tagged and ready to hit a […]
5 Easy Steps to a Cleaner Mudroom
Mudrooms My house is older so it doesn’t have a mudroom. But, we do have space in the front room which has evolved into a “mud space.” And with all the snow and rain we’re having this year, there’s an emphasis on the mud part. Just because it’s called a mudroom doesn’t mean I want […]
7 Cheap and Easy Ways to Redecorate a Room on a Budget
Cheap Ways to Refresh a Room I just said to my Mother-in-Law today that cabin fever is setting in for me. The kids have had a few snow days. We’ve all been stuck in the house and there are only so many board games you can play before the walls start closing in on you. […]
{Cheap Books} 7 Ways to Bring More Books Into Your Home.
Cheap Books! Marie Kondo be damned! No, I mean that nicely. I’m sure she’s a lovely person. And I heed lots of her advice. But not when it comes to books. In fact, a new study suggests that homes with ample libraries can arm children with skills that persist into adulthood. Surrounding our children with […]
