Even though I strive to be a minimalist, I’d say there’s a problem with minimalism! Because like hoarding, minimalism focuses on possessions – just from a different perspective. It’s not that material possessions are necessarily bad. I mean, who doesn’t like a warm, comfy bed? But it’s also because God delights in blessing us. He does […]
Now that both of my parents have passed away, my brothers have been “death cleaning.” I know it hasn’t been easy, especially for my youngest brother who has always lived there. They hired an estate sale agent, which made the process easier and hopefully reduced some of the emotional stress. I don’t have many childhood […]
In the 1970 musical Scrooge, even the grumpy Christmas-hating Scrooge eventually realized that “December the 25th is the dearest day of all the year!” (Watch the trailer here.) I never needed any convincing about that. The sound of Andy Williams singing that Christmas was “the most wonderful time of the year” had always filled our […]
Many women I know love shopping in groups, but not me. Shopping is stressful enough without bringing a bunch of people along. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting together with my girlfriends. Maybe we could grab lunch or a frothy cappuccino. Is anyone free this week? It’s hard for me to find clothes that […]
In our busy and hectic world, life is lived in the fast lane. Constant activity is equated with achievement, and feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists is seen as a positive thing. But are these assumptions truly valid? Having a growing list of contacts, profiles, followers and things to do can make us feel accomplished, important […]
What are my ABCs of simple, natural living? It’s all about getting back to basics. My husband and I strive for simplicity. We have found greater peace and tranquillity by reducing clutter and living without debt. We’re also trying to live more naturally because it’s good for our health and the planet. For us, a […]