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Two cars. One college kid. Zero regrets.
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Hello Reader, It’s been a week—packing, shopping, traveling, unpacking, and cleaning. We got Zack set up for his sophomore year of college, and I’m looking forward to catching my breath this weekend. If you saw my social posts, you know… we took two cars of stuff for his apartment. Not exactly minimalist, right? But here’s the thing—he’s not me. My multi-passionate child packed guitars, guitar stands, a keyboard, golf clubs, swim bags, and decorations he hand-picked for his space. We even transported a few things so he could see out the back window for his drive. 😉 He’s charting his own path with a solid foundation. And as I watched him shop—resisting impulse buys and saying no to plenty—I realized he has picked up some clutter-free habits. He’s just doing them in his own way. That’s part of adulting. And speaking of habits, if you’re in the middle of sending kids off to college (and your trunk is full of those big blue IKEA bags), I’ve got something fun for you. Tomorrow on my YouTube channel, I’m sharing how to refold those bags—because it’s not as intuitive as you might think. Until next week, |
Simply Enough by Amy Slenker-Smith
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Hey Reader, I'm not going to lie. It's been a rough few weeks. My father-in-law passed away in August. One of my clients sent me this... Someone said grief is like glitter. It clings to everything. Hides in corners. Slips into your socks. Appears on your fingertips when you’re reaching for a glass of water, or brushing your hair before bed. It settles in places no one else can see. And sometimes, it sparkles. Sometimes, it doesn’t. There’s no proper timeline for learning how to live with what...
Hello Reader, Writing this week's email is hard. Normally, writing is a healthy process for me. I can get deep into my work and sit at the computer for hours. I write about empty nesting, decluttering, and even travel, but I’m also smack in the middle of the joy of watching my son become an amazing young man—and the heartache of watching my parents age faster than I’d like. Last week, after months in hospice care, my father-in-law passed away. I wrote a tribute to him here if you'd like to...
Hey Reader, One of the things I remind my clients often is this: When you bring down the volume in a space, it has a way of organizing itself. What’s left is the stuff you want, need, and use. That’s when creating systems gets easy—because you’re not organizing clutter. You’re creating clarity and sanity. And the habits you create from there? That’s what makes it stick. I just shared a new video all about this idea and how you can start making it work in your own home. You can watch it here:...