a happy simple life

pursuing what matters & letting go of the rest

should i homeschool my kids
Homeschool

Why We Decided To Homeschool

If you had asked me a year ago if I would ever homeschool my kids, I would have bust out laughing. I truly never considered …

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eating the same foods everyday
Health & Wellness

Why I Eat The Same Thing Every Day

By and large, I eat the same thing every day. This might sound boring to some people, but it’s one of the main reasons why …

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how to travel light
Simple Living

How To Pack Light

One of the best things about minimalism is that it makes it easier to travel. When you have a pared-down closet to begin with, you …

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how to get rid of clothes clutter
Simple Living

How To Declutter Your Closet

Many of us have too many clothes in our closets. An overstuffed closet makes it harder to pick out an outfit for the day, more …

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saturday weekend routine
Health & Wellness

My Weekend Routine

This is part 3 of a 3-part series on routines. If you haven’t read them yet, start here with my early morning routine and evening routine! …

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owning less stuff
Simple Living

The Joy Of Owning Less Stuff

I’ve been on a mission to remove over 75% of my possessions. A few weeks ago, I shared about our experience with moving to a …

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Hey there! I'm Jessica.

My husband and two daughters and I are in pursuit of the simple life: getting back to the basics, minimizing, simplifying, and decluttering. Not just our stuff, but our schedules and our time as well. I hope you’ll find inspiration here for your own journey toward the simple life!