At first the terms “organizing,” “decluttering,” and “minimizing” all seem interchangeable, however, there are very different mindsets to each. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) Organizing is taking items already owned and placing them into categories with like-things together so they are more easily found and put away. Organizing can…
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Give While You Live
Let’s be honest — there’s a whole generation of mid-life adults who are concerned about the amount of stuff their aging parents have collected over decades of time that they are destined to inherit. The Baby Boomer generation was the generation of excess. They experienced their own parents’ pride in being able to afford “stuff”…
Self-care Thoughts on Deodorants
On this last day of focusing on our personal hygiene self-care, we’re talking about deodorants and anti-perspirants. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) It’s pretty common knowledge that anti-perspirants block our natural sweat glands. Many people worry about the aluminum in anti-perspirants increasing the risk of breast cancer. There’s actually…
Self-care & Body Wash, Shampoo & Toothpaste
Reducing toxins that enter our body is an excellent practice in self-care. Considering what we apply to our body daily in the way of body wash/soap, shampoo/conditioner, hairspray and hair products, toothpaste, and lotions — that’s a lot of toxins that exist just in our morning routine! (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom…
Minimizing Nail Polish
I used to do nail art on my nails. I did it myself on my natural nails and I got many compliments on my work. I took a real sense of pride in my nails and taking an hour to paint my nails was a self-care exercise that I enjoyed immensely. I tell you this…
Minimizing Grooming Supplies
Take some today to evaluate your grooming appliances. Razors, electric razors, trimmers, nail clippers, hair dryers, curlers, wave irons, tweezers, etc. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this page.) What do you no longer use? How many pairs of tweezers do we really need? Keep only your favourite pair and let the…
Purses
Today’s challenge and the final challenge in this month-long March Micro-Minimizing event, is a double assessment. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) Starting with project one: Have your keep and donation areas ready. Do you have a collection of purses/wallets/backpacks/tote bags, etc.? When was the last time you assessed how…
Room Decor
Home décor can serve many purposes. Some people like to have décor that makes their home look like a staged show home, others have very personal sentimental décor. My husband and I fall into the latter group. Our ornaments and artwork definitely speaks to our travels and experiences together. (If you prefer video, scroll to…
Cookbooks
Over the decades my cookbook preferences have made large shifts that showed growth and change in our eating habits. Early on when I was learning to cook I relied heavily on Company’s Coming series of cookbooks. About 15 years ago I shifted to much healthier options as I discovered detoxing and raw vegan diets. Although,…
School & College Keepsakes
Do you have boxes in your storage of school and/or college memorabilia? (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) Without opening a box, can you state what’s inside the box(es)? Items from our school days remind us of our youth. You become a teenager in high school again, you remember your…