Mar 29, 2017
Set Aside the ‘Maybes’ When Decluttering
When considering what to keep, donate or trash, you will come across stuff that isn’t useful right now, but you think you might need or use one day. These in-between items can slow down the decision-making in your decluttering process, or derail it altogether. The solution? Create a “Maybe” box, the Zen Habits blog suggests, […]
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Mar 28, 2017
Go Beyond Decluttering by De-Owning
The Becoming Minimalist blog says it isn’t enough to declutter; for a lasting effect, you must “de-own” the things you don’t use. Why? Because only improving organization won’t encourage you to make tough decisions or decrease your desire for new things; often, it will just sort them into a place where they are temporarily out […]
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Mar 27, 2017
Keep Only the Essentials When Decluttering
“A bag a day keeps the clutter away,” according to the Inspired Room blog. Author Melissa Michaels’ 12-month plan offers a systematic method of ridding your home of unwanted stuff. “Only keep what you actually use or need,” she says. “Be ruthless and focused on the end goal: a clutter-free home and the peace that […]
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Mar 16, 2017
Why Corned Beef and Cabbage?
Corned beef and cabbage is the traditional dish to serve on St. Patrick’s Day, although like many ethnicities’ signatures dishes, it probably developed among early immigrants who were making their way in the New World. Regardless, the simple, hearty meal is a great one to share among family and friends. If you don’t want your […]
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Mar 15, 2017
Everything’s Coming Up Shamrocks
If you can draw a shamrock and color it green, you can decorate your home for a St. Patrick’s Day party. Cookies with green sugar shamrocks, shamrock straw toppers, and shamrock garlands are just a few of the festive ideas offered up by Martha Stewart, and her website also offers stencils to make decorating easier, […]
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