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One of the distinguishing features of the KonMari Method is its unique folding style. Not only are clothes folded neatly and uniformly, but they are folded in such a way that allows them to stand upright independently. The purpose of this technique is to allow the owner to view all of his or her clothes… Continue reading Tuesday Tip: How to Fold Your Clothes KonMari Style
If you’ve been following along the last two weeks, you may recall that I made a plan to KonMari my whole house. But if you're new and want to backtrack now, you can find the two posts I’ve written in the KonMari series here and here. In the coming months, I’ll be tackling my belongings… Continue reading KonMari With Me: Clothing
Before I delve into my own KonMari journey, I thought it would be helpful to talk a bit about the KonMari framework (you know, for the newbies 😉 ). Plus, knowing the ropes may be helpful if you plan to tackle your clutter right along with me, which I strongly encourage you to do. Bonus… Continue reading The KonMari Framework: 6 Basic Rules of Tidying
Are you one of those individuals whose mental state is heavily impacted by their physical surroundings? If you answered no, let me first say I’m a little jealous. If you answered yes, I assure you that you are not alone. Though I wasn't always able to articulate it, I’ve understood from a young age that… Continue reading I’m Going to KonMari my Whole House
Happy Sunday! I know, I know...these posts usually go up on Saturdays (hence the title), but our weekend has been jam-packed with fun family activities and I simply haven’t had time to sit down and finish this post. What can I say? I am trying to prioritize family time, after all. 😉 I choose to… Continue reading Summary Saturday…ahem, Sunday: Peaks and Valleys
Soups are some of the easiest, most budget friendly meals we can include in our recipe rotation every week. Plus, they’re filling, often nutritious, and strangely magical in that they have this amazing capability of warming us from the inside out on cold winter days. And when you’re sick, as I have been for what… Continue reading Frugal Food Friday: How to Make Your Own Vegetable Broth
Hello there, beginning budgeters! I hope by this time, you’ve had a chance to read parts one, two, three, and four in the beginner budgeting series. If not, what are you waiting for??? The first three posts especially are full of practical tips for creating and implementing your first budget, while the final two tips… Continue reading Beginner Budgeting: Be Flexible
Welcome back to my Beginner Budgeting mini-series! I’m excited to share today’s topic with you. If you’re new, start here, then go here, here, and here. If you’re returning, here’s a reminder of where we are in the series: Know how much money you make. Track your expenses. Assign every penny a destination. Start. Right.… Continue reading Beginner Budgeting: Start Right Now
Hi friend! It’s been two weeks since my last new year’s resolution update. And what I’m finding is that pursuing significant life change is more deeply psychological than I initially realized. Translated: It’s hard. My existence these past couple of weeks has felt like one long exercise in self control. Mind over matter. Psychology over… Continue reading Summary Saturday: Mindfulness is the Name of the Game
It’s been cold ‘round here. Monday was -5°F, to be exact. And while it has warmed up considerably over the course of the week, and most of last weekend’s snow and ice has melted away, the clouds and rain that have followed have not done much to lift that perpetual chill. (As I write this,… Continue reading Frugal Food Friday: How to Cook More Meals From Scratch
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