Category: Simplicity

Several years ago I worked at a place that didn't have a color copier. Whenever I needed to print something in color I would use my printer at home. Before too long printing so many flyers took a toll my printer. It got so bad I had to buy one or sometimes two new printers a … Continue reading Why You Need To Take a Break

When most people think about minimalism they think about getting rid of stuff. Boxes of stuff in the garage, clothes in your closet and drawers, left over trash in the car, and all the little toys and sharp pieces to your kids stuff that always manages to find its way in the living room when … Continue reading Trimming Down Your To-Do List

Do you ever feel like it's impossible to be a minimalist because you have kids? Maybe you've decided to pare down the number of clothes in your wardrobe, like Project 33, and you feel great about what you've given away until you realize your kids have so many clothes they can't close their drawers. Or maybe … Continue reading 6 Steps to Parenting with Minimalism

Not long ago Ikea put together a great Christmas ad in Spain. In the ad kids were asked to write down what they wanted for Christmas from the Three Kings (their Santa Clause). Then they asked them to write down what they wanted most from their parents. Everything the kids wanted from their parents went along … Continue reading How Minimalism Can Make You a Better Parent

For most of my career I've been in charge of leading teams of volunteers. One of the things I would do to stay in touch with them was send out a weekly email with things they needed to know about. My emails were getting too long, though. I knew I needed to shorten if I … Continue reading A Helpful Guide to Living Your Priorities

Six months ago my family and I moved from Southern California to Northern California. It has been a great transition for our family in terms of my job, the area we now live in, and how close we are to family and friends. One of the hardest parts about the move was the actual move … Continue reading One Simple Tip That Will Keep Your Home Clutterfree