Coming Out of the Closet, Bag & Box…#1
04.16.2010
One of my clients has fantastically agreed to share her side of the story as I work with her over the next 10 weeks. I am so grateful for her willingness to open up about her transformation to streamlined living. I hope you you enjoy it. -Miriam
When Miriam rang the doorbell I knew I wasn’t…
Extra Pieces of Paper SAGE Column April 2010
04.12.2010
Small scraps of paper pile up, get caught up, slide out, escape and in general are annoying. Even knowing this is true doesn’t make it any easier for many people to decide what to do about their paper clutter.
Paper is just flat stuff made out of wood and/or recycled pulp. So treat it like stuff!…
Sunday Simplicity Tip #7
04.11.2010
Create a reverse cookbook and keep your pantry and recipe pile to a minimum. It’s easy. Just think of 30-40 meals you and your family actually like to eat. Then determine if you even need a recipe to make the dish. If you do, pick your favorite version of the dish and keep those instructions.
I…
Change Can Be Stressful
04.06.2010
I was talking to a friend today about how many changes in her life over the last few years have lead to her desire to simplify. The stuff and decisions she pushed to the side to cope are now just extending the stress. I am not surprised by her statements. Many of my clients experience…
Read more »Sunday Simplicity Tip #6
03.22.2010
Twice last week I ended up in conversations where people were complaining about how much time and effort they spend on their hair. Washing, conditioning, gelling, spraying, curling, straightening, drying, and shopping for all the stuff to accomplish that. I don’t have that experience anymore. I stopped fighting nature.
Get yourself a great haircut. A great…
Temporary vs. Permanent SAGE Column March 2010
03.12.2010
Temporary vs. Permanent – What to do with all the extra parts.
Sometimes clutter is just the stuff you are not sure what to do with once you bring it into your house or office. Not necessarily the thing you planned for and purchased, but the extra stuff that came with it. Everything from the free…
Sunday Simplicity Tip #5
03.07.2010
This tip is purely practical if you are a cat owner and completely useless if you aren’t.
Scoopable cat litter is the simple way to go. I use a cat box with a cover and charcoal filter deal. I fill it halfway with litter. Every morning I scoop out the solids into a lined mini step…
Sunday Simplicity Tip #4
02.28.2010
Hey look it’s Sunday instead of Saturday. It’s important to stay flexible. Now here’s the tip.
I pick the lotions and potions that work for me and I stick with them. It saves time when getting ready if you know the product you are reaching for will get the job done. It saves time at the…
Saturday Simplicity Tip #3
02.20.2010
It’s Saturday and I’m taking a break from watching the Olympics to share another little thing I do that helps me simplify my life.
I only break my laundry down into two categories, lights and darks. That’s it, two hampers that get loaded into the washer when they are full. Then dried, folded, and put away….
How Do You Work?
02.17.2010
Last night, I noticed some frantic energy around the preview call. This morning, a little divine inspiration prompted me to write this special blog.
One of the secrets I shared on the call was the importance of having a plan and I talked about the big picture, vision and goals that help you weigh decisions against….
