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We work so hard that sometimes we forget that we weren't put on this Earth to just work and die. We were put here to live and improve the lives of others and ourselves. Don't let work overtake your life. Take it back, and go find adventure, beauty, …

We work so hard that sometimes we forget that we weren't put on this Earth to just work and die. We were put here to live and improve the lives of others and ourselves. Don't let work overtake your life. Take it back, and go find adventure, beauty, and goodness. One way to take back your life is making sure that you are free of things that control most people, such as money. With simple living, you will be able to loosen those ties or even cut the stings completely. Once you realize that you have everything you could need, and that you don't want to bring anything else into your life, you will not need to work more to make more money. You are free from the "consumer hamster wheel"! 

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Simplifying the Stockings for Christmas
Simplifying the Stockings for Christmas

So many people dread the stockings but stockings were my favorite part. I have a great formula for you that will take the guess work out of stockings and will keep things at a reasonable price and minimize the things coming into your home to stay.

The Minimalist Baby Registry
The Minimalist Baby Registry

There are so many decisions that you have to make when you are preparing for a baby. Let me help you narrow down some of the decisions with this baby registry list and recommendations. It took me hours and hours of work and just like the wedding industry they were trying to get me to buy anything and everything. This list will help you cut down on the stuff you don’t need and focus on what you do.

Why I Love My 'Daily Uniform'
Why I Love My 'Daily Uniform'

Clothing plays such a large role in my confidence but I am usually to busy to give it much time or effort. The ‘daily uniform’ takes away such stress and makes sure that I am always loving what I am wearing and have confidence in how I look.

Baby Toy Organization
Baby Toy Organization

Kids toys. A terrifying category for minimalists around the world! Unless…you start early (like really early…before 1). We just had our first child and I was overwhelmed until I found my solution that has fixed everything at this young age.

Top 10 Items for baby that make life easier
Top 10 Items for baby that make life easier

The extras that made my life so much easier with a newborn. After testing everything out these were the winners. These would be great for your baby or as a baby gift.

What to do about socks?
What to do about socks?

Check out my new years resolution and how I am saving over a month of wasted time doing one of the most dreaded chores.

Surprise: Life Update
Surprise: Life Update

Exciting life update and future plans for the simple happy life blog! There are big changes and exciting developments on this crazy adventure that we would love to fill you in on.

The Balance of the To Do List
The Balance of the To Do List

We are always getting bogged down by our to do list that is miles and miles long. It feels like it will never end. Let’s take a look at how important that list really is and make our priorities our priorities.

Less by Rachel Aust
Less by Rachel Aust

This book is a very unique book to my minimalist book review series. Less: a visual guide to minimalism, was written by the popular minimalist youtuber Rachel Aust. In her book she gives a very unique perspective and a simple visual guide that many new minimalists will find very helpful. You will love her lists and decision charts in this no fluff guide to decluttering and living a simple happy life.

Wisdom Wednesday
Wisdom Wednesday

This week try to find something in your life that you can make easier. Maybe its trying to meal prep this weekend so you only have to clean up your kitchen once. Perhaps its having a family meeting and implementing a chore chart. Personally, my favorite thing that simplified my life was a gift from my in-laws for Christmas which with this one change saves me 42 hours a year that I don't have to spend on doing this boring chore.