** This post contains affiliate links to home organization products. I receive a small commission for purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. I consider myself an organized person and I like my home to be tidy and organized as well. Becoming a parent has made me look for even more ways to be organized because it ultimately saves me time and reduces my stress. ... Read more
Simplifying Lessons from “Lightly” by Francince Jay
My most recent Audible listen is "Lightly: How to Live a Simple, Serene and Stress-Free Life" by Francine Jay. What intrigued me about this audiobook is that it's not just about decluttering, it's about simplifying in all aspects of life. It's about making relationships, daily life, your home -- everything -- lighter. I found this came into my life at the perfect time. I'm sharing some simplifying ... Read more
Practicing Minimalism as a Parent
Minimalism is different for everyone. My practice of minimalism is not going be the same as anyone else's. To me, minimalism means finding the right amount of stuff for me, an amount that doesn't feel overwhelming. It doesn't have to mean having a certain number of items. It's having what you need and what you enjoy but not an excessive amount -- not having more than you need and use. I aim for ... Read more
Why the Holidays Are a Perfect Time for Decluttering
I recently decluttered yet again, but this time I did it differently. In previous declutters I would take everything out and sort through items one by one, KonMari style. I don't have that kind of time to devote to decluttering in my current phase of life, so this time I tackled my simplifying in a different way: I decluttered as I went. What this means is that when I would open a drawer to grab ... Read more
Time-Saving Tips
** This post contains affiliate link. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Time is a precious commodity right now. Well, let's face it, it always has been, but especially now with two kids, a full-time job and blogging. I've been focusing on finding ways to spend my time more intentionally lately and I want to ... Read more
Baby Items I Didn’t Need
My baby registries were minimal compared with those I have seen others make. Nonetheless, I ended up not needing everything I registered for. I'm still grateful for everything I was given and for the gift cards used to buy my baby items, but I could have done without some of them because they ended up not being used as much as I'd hoped. All babies are different, though, and what didn't work for ... Read more
Spending Ban Update and Lessons
** This post was originally published in April but has since been updated. In March I shared my goal of doing a pre-baby spending ban on certain categories. I wanted to stop unnecessary spending, especially it comes to dining out, before our baby is born so I can focus on financial goals. Now I want to provide a spending ban update and lessons I learned in hopes of inspiring those who want to ... Read more
Pre-Baby Spending Ban
I have been in decluttering, organization and cleaning mode for a couple of weeks now. There's something about the approaching change of seasons that inspired this, but mostly it's preparation for the baby's arrival! As part of my simplifying, I decided after analyzing my February expenses that I also want to implement a mini pre-baby spending ban in March (and possibly April, too!). The main idea ... Read more
My Planner Pick for 2018
I looked into several planners for 2018 to see whether I wanted to make the switch to a different planner. I didn't realize how difficult this decision would turn out to be! Options for gorgeous, functional planners are plentiful, and at various times I wanted each of the planners I list below. Before I share which planner I chose for the new year, I'll start with my 2017 pick: The Erin Condren ... Read more
Thoughts on ‘Spark Joy’ by Marie Kondo
I recently read a review of "Spark Joy" that said it was better than the first book, but I saw it as a more detailed companion version. Many of the same methods Marie Kondo introduces in "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" are repeated and explained more thoroughly. Also, it has cute little illustrations throughout to show you her methods. She reassure readers of the first book that it's ... Read more