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For those of you who buy my books, thank you.*  For those of you who read them, I appreciate it, and I hope they guide and inspire you.

But I want to give a special shout out to those who go the extra mile and start to implement some of the ideas I've written about.  ...

Are you longing for a perfectly decluttered, simple home that makes everything about your life easier and better?  There's only one problem with that dream... it's not going to come true overnight.

But don't worry, and don't give up!  It really is worth the time and effort to declutter.  The best part of it is that you don't have to minimize everythin...

Are you thinking of downsizing?  Or maybe you're just tired of your home.  It may be in a lovely neighborhood, with lots of character and good bones, but if it's cluttered with your stuff, it might be really hard to see those assets.  And if you're hoping to sell, you may have to accept a lower price than you would like.

Real estate agents almost always sug...

There was a time, more than 20 years ago, when I would go to the mall if I felt bored or stressed or a bit down.  Shopping provided "me time."  I'd wander in search of something to give me a little lift – nothing too expensive, nothing I'd feel too guilty about, just something small like a scented candle, a nice hand lotion, a new top, a pretty journal, or something fo...

When we adopt a minimalist mindset and lifestyle, we gain more peace and security for ourselves and more to share with others.  Minimalism is good for us, for others, and for the planet too!

But streamlining what we own doesn't mean we should let go of essentials.  What are those essentials?  Your answers may vary (my essentials include books, my laptop and...