I am a bit of a pack rat. I hate to admit it because I know it’s not the best habit, but it is what it is. I hold on to things I don’t need for way too long. I let random things linger around the home when they serve no real purpose. And worst of all, I love to act like I really need and want something—like it’s still useful—when I know that it’s just not. But with some hard … [Read more...]
How to Clear the Clutter and Be Intentional in Your Single Season
By Dana Michel, It was nearly impossible to escape the inevitable questions, “When are you getting married?” or the killer statement “I just don’t understand why you are still single.” The sanest person would question themselves and become defensive in the same situation. And, then there is the look that says you must be too picky! Take a deep breath and remember that … [Read more...]
3 Things that are Cluttering Up Your Marriage
So this weekend my wife and I had a yard sale, and even though I was dreading it all week, it was actually fun! The process of sorting, then setting up, then wheelin’ and dealin’ as we made sales was pretty cool. Throughout the process we bickered a bit about who would do what, then who was going let what go. I wanted to keep my old "vintage" throwback jerseys, and she … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Are We Becoming Slaves To Our Stuff?
by Dr. Charles Alonzo Peters We're suffocating in stuff. Our garages are overflowing, our attics busting at the seams, and our bedroom closets crammed to capacity. We even have whole television shows about hoarders, people who've taken the obsession with junk to the next level. My own war against stuff became crystal clear after paying my last self-storage bill - $91, … [Read more...]