I threw away almost all of my children's toys... ....and I may toss more. If that has ever been an idea for you...I say go for it! LOL #teamtossitout Why I did it: I didn't ever want a messy, toy-filled playroom. The energy was bad for me. I hated cleaning it up every night, and being naggymommy making the kids clean up with me (Even though we made it as fun as we could). It was always messy. I tried the parenting book tactics of "play with one toy at a time, put it away before moving to ...
How We Are Simplifying Our Lives, Bit by Bit
I mentioned yesterday that I would be paring down considerably before John, Roeybear and I move to our new space. It comes at a perfect time as a great way to start off the new year and bring a better energy into the new apartment. I read a few books and blogs on paring down, decluttering and simplifying, and while some are a bit more extreme than I will ever be (So not going minimalist) I'm really inspired by them. One blog has really helped to shift me into this mindset: Living Well, ...
I’m Not a Minimalist
...and I don't want to be. BUT I pared down my dresser on Sunday (something I do about 6 times a year - dumping a garbage bag or two out each time…and still am left with bins and bins of clothes and shoes) This time my paring down was a lot different because there weren't shopping bags of new goodies waiting to be unloaded in place of the items I just tossed! Light BULB I had an ah-ha moment (thanks Oprah) This no shopping til May thing could really help me out with my ...