A clutter-free environment isn't just visually appealing; it can also cultivate harmony, reduce stress, and foster a deeper connection between partners. It is common in most relationships for one partner to be more organized than the other. This post provides you with five suggestions you can implement today to encourage your partner to get and stay more organized. Not everything works for everyone, but one or two of these is bound to strike a chord and help strengthen your relationship with your partner, and your home!

It seems there is a natural instinct in the winter months to slow down, get cozy, and stay indoors. Our 24/7 culture would have us hustling year round, making New Year's Resolutions to DO and BE more, but maybe we should lean into this inclination for slow meals, time with family, and leisurely self-care.

Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian term that encompasses a feeling of coziness and contentment, particularly in creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. Hygge encourages us to slow down, appreciate the simple things in life, and create spaces and moments that bring us comfort and joy. It's a wonderful concept that promotes mindfulness and well-being in our everyday lives.

Here are five ways to bring the hygge home, nurture your need for winter cozy, and love your space when it feels like there’s nowhere else to go.

This Small Business Saturday, set the example amongst your friends and family by leaning into less stuff and more moments! These 65 clutter-free gift suggestions range from acts of service, to consumable gifts, to experiences, and (most of them) support small, local business owners who help make the Saint Croix River Valley such a vibrant place to live and work.

Show your appreciation this holiday season by giving your loved ones the best gifts they’ll receive all year, without adding to their homes disorder or their own to-do list. Revisit your gift-giving mentality to choose gifts that leave your recipient with the genuine feeling of warmth, gratitude, or festive, clutter-free cheer that the gift represents.

(or, Say ‘Yes’ To The Dress, But ‘No’ To Something Else!)

Our stuff costs us so much more than just money. Can you afford it?