The last couple of days we’ve done a huge purge of our possessions in preparation for moving to Thailand. When we moved to Berlin a couple of years ago, we drove 30 boxes of stuff, plus some freestanding items in a van across the channel. We don’t have that option for Thailand – we get 3 cases, plus carry on luggage and that’s it! Anything else has to stay at my parents’ house. So time to be ruthless with our…
Why have a post on decluttering in a blog about having fun with kids? The main reason is this: Stuff causes stress. We all know this instinctively – we go away to a place with big, open, clear rooms and sweeping lawns and immediately feel more relaxed. Why, then, do we feel the need to have so much stuff in our homes? I believe that it’s because of how difficult it is to part with possessions once you have them….
Feel overwhelmed by the idea of tackling the mountain of possessions? Have too much stuff but not sure where to start? Try some of these tips for simplifying your home without causing a mental breakdown in the process. Don’t do it in one go Yes, a clear out is a good and positive thing. You can get rid of a lot of stuff fast and see an obvious difference. However, don’t expect to ‘finish’ decluttering after that one purge. It’s…
Whether you’re backpacking in the forest or jet setting to a tropical paradise, minimalist travel can help remove unnecessary stresses. There’s something very freeing about packing light. You travel with only those things that you really need. I’ve heard of minimalist travellers sawing their toothbrushes in half to get rid of extra weight. Most of us don’t need to be truly minimalist. We want some of our possessions with us and we don’t have time to be sawing toothbrushes in…