Tag Archives: purging
Peaceful Giving
Make peace with purging old gifts: First, re-experience the joy. The giver felt joy when they bought the gift for you, and you experienced joy when you received it. But you don’t have to keep holding on to the things … Continue reading
Intentional Design
Be intentional in what you choose to bring home in the first place. Before I buy anything now, I ask myself, “Is this replacing something I already own that has gone through its life cycle?” Or if I buy this, … Continue reading
Declutter for 30 minutes a day
“We recently moved to a smaller house, and every day, I spend 30 minutes working through drawers,” “Having less stuff is so much better for your mental health.” If she puts together a pile to donate, she’ll drop it off … Continue reading
Keep it Classy
Buy Items bigger than a “pineapple” and leave tchotchkes alone