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Amy Slenker-Smith, Simply Enough

I help women simplify their homes, habits, and businesses so they can stop managing the chaos and start leading with organization, ease, and follow-through. Join my weekly newsletter packed with tips to simplify your home, business, and life. Sign up here!

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Looking ahead to 2026 (and what’s shifting)

Hey Reader, We’ve had a year. My husband and I are ready to say goodbye to 2025. In case you’re new here, both of his parents passed away this fall, just two and a half months apart. It’s been devastating, but also, we are grateful. We had time with them over the past few years, took them on trips, and made memories. The grief is still heavy, but we did our best with the time we had. There were moments when the caregiving was also heavy, and I wondered if this business was still the right...

Hey Reader, Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? My husband Steve and I don't get super excited about celebrating Valentine's Day. Most often, we kind of forget about it. I think this stems from years of waiting tables together in a restaurant. We met there. šŸ’• That said, I know it's a fun holiday for others. Like my mom who already sent gifts to my son. She shows love through her love language, which is gifts. So, we channel her gift-giving into consumables whenever possible. If you're working...

Hey Reader, The other day, I filmed a video sharing what’s in my old organizing bag — the one I carried into homes when I was helping people sort through the stuff that overwhelmed them. Rubber bands. Label makers. Painter’s tape. Simple things. But used with intention? They created space.Peace. Breathing room. šŸŽ„ Watch the video here → [link] And it reminded me — the same is true for our lives.You don’t need big solutions. You need small tools, used wisely. You need permission to start — with...

Hey Reader, If you're growing your organizing business, here's a simple truth:Your tools tell a story. They show up before you speak. They set the tone for trust, ease, and professionalism. They say she knows what she's doing. So I filmed a video sharing exactly what’s in my professional organizing bag — every tool I used with clients, why I chose them, and how I made them work smarter (not just harder). šŸŽ„ Watch the video here → [link] From label makers to painter’s tape to the one utility...

Hey Reader, No video this week—because, well, life happened. I needed more time for my amazing clients and business bootcampers. (You know who you are. ā¤ļø) And I’m not sure if you heard, but the East Coast got hit with a big snow and ice storm. We finally got some real snow, and I loved it, until it came time to shovel… but honestly, I still loved it. Then came the flight delays, the change in plans… and now I’m writing this from my happy place: Utah. I love the Salt Lake area and Park City....

Hey Reader, Lately, I’ve been thinking about how often I see smart, capable women holding themselves back—not just in business, but in life. They wait.They second-guess.They stall out before they even begin. Especially when it comes to starting something new—like a business, a big life transition, or even just clearing out the clutter. They talk themselves out of it before they’ve even taken the first step. I see this all the time in women who want to start their own business but feel like...

Hey Reader, I just recorded a new YouTube video where I share my real approach to setting goals for 2026 and why this year, I’m focusing on less but better. But here’s the twist:Before I set a single goal, I did this first…I reviewed my entire 2025 month-by-month. (Zeke helped šŸ˜‰) That calendar audit revealed more wins (and lessons) than I expected. And it completely shaped how I’m moving into this new year. In the video, I share: āœ… My secret reflection ritual I’ve used for 3 years āœ… Why most...

Golden 2026 text with falling confetti

Hey Reader, Can I be honest? I’m breathing a little sigh of relief now that the holidays are winding down. Yes, I know New Year’s Eve is tomorrow—but the most intense part of the season is behind us. Thankfully, tomorrow I'll be on the couch watching football. šŸ˜‰ Because this year, it was just… heavier. Maybe you felt that too. Maybe, like our family, you were grieving someone who wasn’t at the table this Christmas. The first one is no joke. I’ve talked to so many others who’ve said the...

Hey Reader, I’m finishing up my homemade gifts today—brownie mix in jars, homemade vanilla extract, taco seasoning, and hot cocoa with homemade marshmallows. I know that might sound like a lot. But as I sat at the kitchen table this morning, cutting out gift tags, I realized how little time I spent shopping this year. And because of that, I had time to make these gifts slowly, to enjoy the process, and to look forward to delivering them between now and New Year’s Day. In years past, we’d pack...

Hey Reader, After the season we had, it was bound to happen. The dreaded stomach flu took me down this past weekend. I’ll spare you the details, but it knocked me flat. And yet… I didn’t panic. No emails. No coaching calls. No social media. Just rest. I took my own advice and stopped everything. Why? Because I could. I’ve simplified my life and my business in a way that made space for rest—even during the holiday season. Christmas will still be Christmas whether I do it all or not. (And at...