Simplify Experts is Now An EnviroStars Green Business!
We are proud to announce that we are now an EnviroStars Green business! Green businesses follow practices that limit their environmental impact and protect their employees. Running our business sustainably is healthier for our employees, our clients, and the planet. Waste less and recycle right, make the best use of resources, and potentially lower garbage […]
What Is Swedish Death Cleaning? The Trending Organization Method Isn’t as Morbid as It Sounds
May 4, 2023 by Mackenzie Schmidt from People.com Despite its bummer of a name, the organizing ethos that’s about to sweep the nation is actually incredibly life-affirming. In the new show, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning (now streaming on Peacock) three experts — organizer Ellinor Engström, designer Johan Svenson and psychologist Katarina Blom […]
The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Mom
Our annual Mother’s Day gift guide was so fun to put together! It gives me great ideas for gift-giving while hoping to inspire our readers with theirs. I hope you find something for that special mom in your life.
Your Home Maintenance Checklist: What to Do Monthly, Quarterly, Bi-Annually, and Yearly (Part I)
Part I: Interior Checklist For most Americans, your home is your biggest investment. Just like your car, boat, and heck, your body, you need to invest time and care into its upkeep. Sometimes this will cost, if you need to hire a professional, or buy/replace something. This upkeep goes beyond just changing your air filters […]
11 Organization Tips That People With ADHD Swear By
September 13, 2022 by Kara Cuzzone from WonderMind Did your life just get easier? Yes, yes it did. If you’re one of the millions of U.S. adults living with ADHD, you’re probably no stranger to feeling super disorganized and overwhelmed at times (or even all of the time). And there’s a reason for that: […]
Paper Overload? What to File, What to Digitize, and What to Shred or Recycle
Paper. It’s one of the things we just can’t live without, though most of us try to minimize our use of it, and recycle or shred what we can. The U.S. Mail brings us an excess of paper daily, most of it junk. When any major life event happens—marriage or divorce, purchasing or selling a […]
Minimalist Living: Tips From the Experts
by Sofia Medina March 10, 2023 from Porch In recent years, the minimalist lifestyle has gained significant popularity among individuals looking to simplify their lives and reduce their environmental impact. Minimalist living refers to the intentional decision to live with less regarding material possessions and commitments. It’s about prioritizing what truly matters and eliminating […]
A Clean and Tidy Home Can Boost Your Mental Health—Here’s Where to Start
by Shelby Deering February 27, 2023 from RealSimple.com Take small steps toward a cleaner home and improved well-being, even if you’re totally unmotivated. Some symptoms of depression are well known: lethargy, a loss of interest in things you once found enjoyable (known as anhedonia), hopelessness, and deep sadness. But there are other depression warning […]
When to Update Your Last Will and Testament
Do you have a Last Will and Testament? Excellent! It is an essential part of your estate plan, and will make things clearer and easier for those you leave behind. “I’m not rich, I don’t have an estate, so I don’t need a will,” you might think. An “estate” in this situation is considered as, […]
How “Doom Boxes” Can Help You Tame Clutter
by Laura Wheatman Hill December 17, 2022 from Apartment Therapy I recently started seeing videos in the ADHD corner of TikTok about “doom boxes,” an ominous name for something I thought everyone did, regardless of their neurotypical or neurodivergent status. Turns out, maybe not.