Letting go of stuff doesn’t always come naturally to us. We live in a consumerist world where we get attached to material objects too easily, but that shouldn’t be the case. Material objects provide nothing but temporary happiness and pleasure so nothing good comes out of them. They usually don’t provide significant meaning other than … Read more
We get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of work, caring for our families, socializing, running errands that sometimes we don’t even know if we’re actually enjoying our lives. We often pride ourselves on the ability to multitask and be super-efficient but, at the end of the day, how much of that really … Read more
Simplicity is best defined as something that is easy to understand. It’s the straight forwardness of what you see, is what you get. No hidden motives or agendas, no layers of jewels and makeup to fool you. It’s everything in its purest, most authentic form. Simplicity is living within your means and within your needs … Read more
Our homes are our central base, the place where we rest, recuperate, relax, work, live, and thrive. Our homes hold so much activity and energy on a daily basis and see so many different phases of our lives as we grow and age in these spaces. Having a busy home overflowing with energy, vitality, and … Read more
In this busy world, sometimes simplicity can be hard to find. Everything is busy, frantic, and harried; people jump from one thing to the next without a second thought. Finding the time to slow down, to appreciate the simple things, and to embrace the calm, the simple, and the peaceful parts of the world is … Read more
When you aspire to get to a state of financial independence or stability, living within your means is the best advice you can follow. When you say you live within your means, this means your lifestyle is perfectly aligned to how much you earn. This is significant to incorporate in your financial life because it … Read more
Even when your career is just as important as other aspects of your life, being too busy in life has its significant consequences. When too caught up with working or doing certain tasks, this leaves no time for yourself or even the people you love. It’s easy to neglect taking care of yourself when you … Read more
As anyone living on their own for the first time will tell you, figuring out how to put food on the table is a true challenge, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the expenses and effort involved in grocery shopping and meal planning. Whether you’re just shopping for you or feeding multiple people, grocery shopping is … Read more
Want to add a little Hygge to your home? The word ‘hygge’ (pronounced hue-guh) is derived from a 16th-century Norwegian word, hugga, which meant to comfort someone. This word eventually led to the modern English word, hug, which can give you a pretty good idea of the feeling that you are chasing if you are … Read more
Bathroom renovations can feel like a hassle at the best of times. Replacing fixtures, painting and retiling, laying new grout- all of these things require time and effort. After such painstaking work, the last thing you likely want to deal with is figuring out how you’re going to decorate. Luckily, minimalist bathroom decor trends have … Read more