I'm three weeks and a day past my hysterectomy, and it hasn't been fun. On day three, I realized I wasn't going to be like the people who said they never even had to take a pain pill. On day 8, I realized I wasn't going to be like the people who said they felt great after the first week. On day 15, I had to accept that the … [Read more...]
The Becoming Conference – July 26-28, 2019
Last year, as I launched Decluttering at the Speed of Life into the world, I went on a book tour. I looked for places in different regions of the country where I could connect with existing kindred spirits and meet new ones. That's how I ended up speaking at The Becoming Conference just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. I had no idea how … [Read more...]
HALF OFF My Video-based Decluttering Course
If you are decluttering this week (like most people are), you're in the right place. Decluttering is my specialty. Not that I actually like it. I've just had to learn how to declutter by doing it. There are tons of free resources on this site, free podcasts galore to listen to while you work, and videos you can watch over on … [Read more...]
Super Easy Christmas Crafts, Gifts and Traditions
I know. We're barely a week away from Christmas. But since I know that many of you share my TPAD affliction (Time Passage Awareness Disorder), I'm sharing some super fast ways to make Christmas special. As someone who dreams up big, meaningful ideas, I would often lament that I didn't have the time (translated: had waited too long) to … [Read more...]
Cleaning and Organizing for the Holidays
As I prepare to take some time off to spend Christmas with my family and also be ready for the biggest decluttering week of the year, I thought I'd share some of the most frantically searched posts and podcasts on the blog at this time of year. They're all about . . . guests. Because if there's anything that strikes panic in the heart of … [Read more...]
Monday & Tuesday ONLY: Flash Sale Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2018!
So sorry, but the bundle has ended. If you want to be sure you don't miss future time-sensitive things, sign up for my free newsletter here. Affiliate links included. Did you miss out on grabbing the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle when it was available in the spring? You're in luck, because Monday and Tuesday (November 5th and 6th) it is … [Read more...]
Have a Wonderful Summer!
I've been doing this blogging thing for almost nine years now. I started on the day my second child went to kindergarten. He will be in high school next year. When the first summer came around, my main concern was that I wouldn't be able to keep up the progress I'd made in my home while we enjoyed the gloriously routine free season. By the third … [Read more...]
On Good Morning Texas Today!
If you're in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, tune in to Good Morning Texas on WFAA (channel 8) this morning around 9 to see my spring cleaning tips. I've partnered with Walgreens and P&G in their Healthy Home campaign. As soon as I can, I'll link to the segment here. If you saw me there, welcome! You can see more tips here. And check out … [Read more...]
This Evil or that Evil?
Well-used phrases like "the lesser of two evils" are well used for a reason. They put into words a common human struggle. Choosing between two evil (or even just unpleasant or irritating) things isn't fun. But sometimes it happens. Neither choice in a situation makes me jump for joy. But I have to choose. Because that's … [Read more...]
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