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12 Ways To Practice Minimalism This Christmas

Being mindful about minimalism and simplifying can sometimes become a little overwhelming in the early days. If taken to extremes you can feel as though you are being suppressed and deprived, which can become very stressful - more than we can imagine. How can we go about it in a healthy way in the festive season? Christmas can get a little overwhelming at times with things to organise and events to attend. In order to have a merry (not stressful) holiday we need to intentionally practice minimalism - the right way. First, let's look at the reasons why we sh[...]

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7 Gift Ideas for a Minimalist this Christmas

Don't know what to give to your clutter free friend or maybe you are just stuck in a Christmas rush? Either way let me help you brainstorm for some good Christmas gift ideas that you can actually give to your loved ones with pride! Minimalists don’t just hate clutter for no reason. If it doesn’t add any value into their lives or the lives of their loved ones, it is much better for it to go elsewhere. They appreciate purposeful experiences rather than material things. So considering these facts, where do you start for giving them a thoughtful and memo[...]

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Office Waste Reduction Tips- The Way to Less of a Mess

How to Manage Waste at the Office Effectively

The concept of recycling came into being almost forty years ago. But to many people, recycling often conjures up bottle drives and blue plastic bins. While we may not be as attentive in everyday life or while we are having fun, it is important to attempt to reduce our environmental footprint by reducing waste during work. Here are a few effective ways that you can reduce waste in your office. TIPS for the HOME HERE. Don't use a ton of paper Printing out reports, documents, and other things repeatedly is sometimes an office practice. You print out one copy an[...]

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Tips for Decluttering and Organising your Kitchen

Let’s dive into our top tips for decluttering and organising your kitchen! Having a clean and clutter-free kitchen can make your home look and feel great, which in turn can make you feel fabulous! As we are coming up to the festive season, it is a great time of year to have a sort through our kitchens before the craziness starts. For many of us, keeping the kitchen free of clutter and nicely organised can be virtually impossible. It’s the one place in your home where you will pull things out of cupboards on a daily basis and have surfaces covered in useful app[...]

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How to Declutter & Organise your Kids Toys!

Learn how to declutter and organise your kids toys – one of the trickiest things to do for those of us living minimally! On my simple living journey, children’s toys have been the most difficult thing for me to manage. Trying to find a balance between too much and too little can be troublesome. Toy clutter can be overwhelming, and it can seem like a never-ending battle to keep toys tidy and organised. You start to feel the toy clutter piling up, and you realise you’ve got more toys than you have toy containers. Does this sound familiar? Well now that the kid[...]

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The Benefits a Yoga Retreat can have in our Daily Life

Life does bring you down in so many ways in both the literal and the metaphorical sense. Find out how a Yoga Retreat may be exactly what you need to rejuvenate yourself! Have you ever felt that lingering pressure at the back of your mind your head of a million responsibilities, and just for a few moments you would like to let it all go and be the child you were once? This ache in the head becomes so consistent that people learn to make peace with it and live with it as a part of them. Not long after that, that pressure and that ache starts to become a part of th[...]

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The Simple Joy of Lists! How to use to-do lists to be more productive.

Did you know? You are 33% more likely to achieve a task if it is on a to-do list? Plus, crossing things off is incredibly satisfying don’t you think? Check out these top tips on how to use lists to make you more productive! Such ideal timing as we head into the busy festive period of the year 1. Pick Your Perfect Medium Which format do you prefer? Digital or paper? I am a mix of the two. I store my longer term notes, plans and ideas in digital format, whereas my daily to-do lists - I keep as paper. I prefer physically crossing things off in my planner with a pen[...]

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6 Tips to Declutter Your Finances

Now the kids are back to school, it is time to think about getting back to a routine and a fresh start! Why not start by clearing away those financial cobwebs and polishing your pounds with these top money saving tips? Check out the following 6 ways to declutter your finances. 1. Re-evaluate Your Energy Plans 4 out of every 10 households are owed money by their energy supplier, with the average overpayment standing at £85. Give them a call, get a refund and while you have them on the phone see what deals you can move to! Don’t be afraid to switch energy supplie[...]

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6 Ways To Create More Time In Your Day

The start of a new school year is a great time for a clean slate (second best time behind New Years!) – and if there is one thing we could all do with, it’s more time. Let's dive in and create more time in your day! Now I don’t mean extra hours to clean the house or ticking off our to-dos at work. I mean time with family and friends, or even a few hours to enjoy a hobby. You know….. enjoying life! In a Study from OnePoll, 46% of us say we never get a chance to relax – now I think that is pretty high don’t you? The single best way to gain more time is t[...]

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6 Ways To Release the Stress of Back to School Week!

Get your kids ready and raring to go (as well as yourself!) for the new term with these practical tips and ideas. Who here gets a little stressed at the start of the new school year? Hands up! Don’t worry - we all do. It can be overwhelming with all of the new schedules, getting up early, making sure the kids have got changed, got their PE kit and their packed lunch.... and that’s just the half of it! Here are 6 little tips that will make a BIG difference. 1. Set The Table Get ready for the morning rush by setting the table for breakfast the night before.[...]