How Creative Packing Made Trips More Interesting
My desire to become an efficient packer grew out of frugalness more than anything. As a childhood packrat, I never put much intention into packing.…
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Home Sweet Home: How To Get Comfortable After a College Transition
Transitioning home from college can be challenging. The first summer back, I struggled with feeling out of place as my family had moved on without me. To cope, I started making lists of things to look forward to, communicated with my support system, treated myself kindly, stayed connected with friends, and picked up new hobbies. Being patient and intentional about these steps helped ease the transition, making future moves smoother.
4 Ways Clutter Holds Us Hostage
When clutter invades my life, I am always thrown off my game. I’m a little less productive. A little less focused. A little less happy.…
Say Goodbye to a Cluttered Christmas With These 3 Tips
I’m a total sucker for holiday-themed products. During the fall, it’s my Acorn Spice Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap, and prized pumpkin pitcher from Anthropologie. Once…
The Case for a Minimalist Wardrobe
My best friend recently dealt with a bedbug crisis, unfortunately not an uncommon occurrence in New York City, and thus sent the majority of her…
Spring Cleaning in 15 Minutes or Less
What do you think of when you think of spring cleaning? Here’s what I imagine — every cabinet emptied and reorganized, every surface scrubbed, and…
8 Tried and True Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Desk
Much to my parents’ surprise, as an adult, I’ve developed a love for cleaning. So much so, that I’ve gained a reputation in my office…
Embracing Essentialism: Why I’m Doing Less To Achieve More
For years I struggled with the pressure to juggle a million responsibilities at once. I was in college, working a part-time job, and trying to…
Get Organized: 5 Tips for Simplifying Your Life
When I was in seventh grade, my teacher repeatedly told our class that “neatness was the key to success.” As I became an adult and…
How Bullet Journaling Helped Me Plan My Future While Staying Mindful of the Present
As an international student getting my master’s degree in Popular Music Studies in Liverpool this past year, I knew I needed to organize my time,…