Mindful Living

Find tips on how you can incorporate more mindfulness at home, from meditation to deep breathing.
Woman in a pink jumpsuit arranging bedding on a white bed with a blue wall and a modern lamp in the background.
One Last Thing You Need to Declutter to Kick Off Your Home’s Best Year Yet
January Cure
Spoiler: It's your linens.
Taryn Williford
Jan 26, 2022
Try This Inside-and-Out Bathroom Cleanup Routine to Make Your Mornings Better
January Cure
First, do a quick sweep of the storage areas; then clean up the bathroom surfaces and fixtures.
Taryn Williford
Jan 25, 2022
31 Ways to Enjoy Winter (Now That the Holidays Are Done)
January and February tend to be difficult months, but there are plenty of ways to make them more fun and fulfilling.
Molly Burford
Jan 24, 2022
Your Home Needs a Clutter Gatekeeper, and Here’s How to Build One
January Cure
First, build a landing strip. Then, make using it a habit.
Taryn Williford
Jan 24, 2022
10 Short, Simple Steps to Having a Cleaner Bedroom
January Cure
And don't forget to treat yourself to flowers!
Taryn Williford
Jan 21, 2022
The Procrastinator’s Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
Uou'll want to examine what held you back from setting goals in the first place.
Molly Burford
Jan 20, 2022
The Goal-Setting Session I Hold With Friends Four Times a Year
By meeting regularly to discuss progress and plans, it helps us celebrate the wins big and small and reroute as needed. 
Heather Bien
Jan 19, 2022
You Can Make Your Sofa Feel Brand New in About 30 Minutes
January Cure
Spend a little time loving on your favorite seat at home.
Taryn Williford
Jan 19, 2022
Any Home Project Can Be Finished With Baby Steps
January Cure
You don't need to finish your project today; just do what you can.
Taryn Williford
Jan 18, 2022
Make Your Bare Walls Disappear with This 20-Minute Exercise
January Cure
This is one of the best ways to add a bit of you to your home.
Taryn Williford
Jan 17, 2022
Not Into Resolutions? Try Setting One of These Attainable Goals Instead
If you’re looking to make a change in your life, even a small one, here are a few helpful tips from productivity experts and life coaches.
Kara Nesvig
Jan 16, 2022
I Stopped Following Instagram Influencers for a Month — Here’s What I Learned
My goal was very simple: to feel happy with what I already have and to not constantly be reaching for my phone. 
Kristen Garaffo
Jan 14, 2022
Does Your Kitchen Need “Inside” Help or “Outside” Help? Here’s How to Tell
January Cure
And, since it's Friday, don't forget to treat yourself to flowers.
Taryn Williford
Jan 14, 2022
I Started a Reverse Grocery List, and It Has Saved Me So Much Time and Money
No more doubling up on random jars of spices.
Ella Cerón
Jan 13, 2022
If You Only Clean for Guests, You’re Not Alone — And You Can Totally Trick Yourself Into Cleaning
January Cure
This trick will keep you accountable in the second half of the Cure.
Taryn Williford
Jan 13, 2022
I Started Meditating Every Day Before Touching Any Electronics
You can’t stop using technology overnight, but you can change your relationship with it.
Sakshi Udavant
Jan 12, 2022
You Can “Reset” Your Living Room — Here’s How to Do It
January Cure
You can do this anytime, at any pace.
Taryn Williford
Jan 12, 2022
Here’s What I Learned from Sleeping with My Phone in Another Room for a Week
And no, this experiment was not easy — but it was worth it.
Kristen Garaffo
Jan 11, 2022
Decluttering Your Closet? Here’s One Thing You Have to Remember
January Cure
Sadly, "decluttering" isn't a project that you can check off your list forever.
Taryn Williford
Jan 11, 2022
Try This Mini-Meditation to Reflect on Your Home (And What It Needs)
January Cure
Choose your favorite room, or the one you spend the most time in, and sit in a place in that room you don’t usually sit.
Taryn Williford
Jan 10, 2022
6 Ways to Make January Days Feel Less Short, Draining, and Dreary
These tips from wellness professionals and therapists can help you navigate the winter blues.
Kara Nesvig
Jan 8, 2022
This Is the Only New Year’s Resolution I’m Making This Year (and Every Year)
It's all about focusing on personal growth rather than calendar-driven obligations.
Natalia Vela
Jan 7, 2022
This Two-Step Routine Will Make You Feel Great About Your Space Again
January Cure
A clean and a treat is a time-honored Cure tradition.
Taryn Williford
Jan 7, 2022
Resolution Stacking Is the Goal-Setting Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed
This method gives wiggle room and space for grace, self-compassion, and humanity.
Molly Burford
Jan 6, 2022
This 15-Minute Project Helps You Get Your Home Ready for the Year Ahead
January Cure
Go ahead and get rid of anything that has literally gone bad.
Taryn Williford
Jan 6, 2022
Instead of a Resolution, Consider Adopting a Word of the Year
Adopting a word of the year feels liberating and allows you to center your focus on different habits and goals.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Jan 5, 2022
One Box is All You Need to Get Started on Your New, Uncluttered Lifestyle
January Cure
It doesn't even need to be a box. It could be an IKEA bag!
Taryn Williford
Jan 5, 2022
One Small Thing You Can Do Today to Ensure a Better Home All Year Long
January Cure
Focus on what’s doable and realistic.
Taryn Williford
Jan 4, 2022
6 Smart Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of the Year
With 2022 fast approaching, now is a great time to examine what went right this year — and to identify areas of improvement.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Dec 22, 2021
5 Healthy Ways to Think and Talk About Cleaning
Shifting how you think about your space (and how you live in it) is the first step to a healthier way of living.
Ashley Abramson
Dec 7, 2021
Why I Adopted My Sicilian Grandmother’s “Party First, Clean Later” Philosophy
As I’ve entered my thirties and begun hosting friends of my own, I have adopted my grandmother's cleaning method that I remembered from childhood.
Allyson Darling
Nov 22, 2021
16 Home and Kitchen Hacks My Abuelita Swears By
You won't believe they actually work!
Natalia Vela
Nov 14, 2021
9 Things a Chef Wants You to Get Rid of Before 2021 Ends
Give your kitchen a much-needed clean-out.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 4, 2021
3 Times “In the Moment Decluttering” Will Help You Get Rid of Stuff You Don’t Need
However much you might get done in bursts of inspiration, it's helpful to remember that routine decluttering efforts are just as important when it comes to maintaining a sense of order.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 1, 2021
9 of the Most Interesting Cleaning Superstitions from Around the World
Half of them are related to sweeping!
Ashley Abramson
Oct 18, 2021
This Weekend is Your Chance to Catch Up on One Important Bit of Housekeeping
Weekend Projects
Believe me, I've tried the tricks to get it done in a regular routine. But it's still too overwhelming.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 15, 2021
5 Ways to Take Your Cleaning Routine Outdoors and Enjoy This Weather
Definitely don't spend all your perfect weather energy on cleaning, but also don't let the weather go to waste, even when you have to clean.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 4, 2021
It's October, and It's Time to Make a Gift-Shipping Game Plan
Weekend Projects
I remember the good old days when two-day shipping really meant two-day shipping. Not anymore.
Shifrah Combiths
Oct 1, 2021
6 Daily Habits That Can Help You Connect With Your Intuition
According to an expert.
Julianne Ishler
Sep 26, 2021
6 Ways to Transform Your Relationship With Your To-Do List
According to productivity experts.
Kara Nesvig
Sep 20, 2021
Why September Is the Best Time to Set New Goals
It's a new school year, a new year in the Jewish calendar, and the perfect time to check in with yourself.
Kristen Garaffo
Sep 11, 2021
10 Little Habits that Can Transform Your Mornings
In 5 minutes or less!
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Sep 1, 2021
This Guided Journal Is All Over Instagram – Is It Worth the Hype?
It asks for less than 10 minutes of your time each day.
Andie Kanaras
Aug 30, 2021
4 Important Things I Learned When I Moved Everything Out of My Bedroom
Deciding what would go back in caused me to stop and reflect.
Andie Kanaras
Aug 28, 2021
There's Only One Way to Celebrate a Fun Holiday Like Today
Weekend Projects
Yes, today is a holiday. Come join the fun side of life.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 27, 2021
If Green Cleaners Aren't Cutting It, You Might Need a Cleaning "Re-Set"
Even in the areas that routinely get the natural treatment, there's a time and a place for the big guns.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 26, 2021
Look for These 4 Things on the Label Before You Use Any Cleaning Product
While it may not seem like that big of a deal to gloss through all that text and get to cleaning, you could be missing some crucial details.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 24, 2021
I Marie Kondo'd My House and It Helped Me Stop Mindless Spending
"Knowing what brings me joy helps me make better decisions when it comes to spending, and it also keeps my home tidy and uncluttered — it’s a win-win!"
Kristen Garaffo
Aug 20, 2021
Overwhelmed with Cleaning? You Don't Need Balance — You Need a "Tilt"
Rather than making me feel like I have to do my best to balance everything, the concept of "tilting" reminds me to choose what matters — even in an environment I can't control.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 18, 2021
Growing Up in Foster Care Meant I Was Never Alone... Until I Moved to Germany
"I was now free to do what I pleased, when I pleased, and with whom I pleased. I was frozen by my newfound freedom."
Taryn Williams
Aug 17, 2021
5 Telltale Signs That You Have Too Much Stuff
Does your house get disorderly because people live there? Or because you actually have an underlying clutter problem that makes it unrealistic to keep everything in its place? Here's how to tell the difference.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 17, 2021
6 Easy, Low-Cost Ways to Turn Happiness Into a Habit
According to experts.
Sydney Baker
Aug 16, 2021
Your Detergent Bottle Is Working Against You — and Your Wallet
As it turns out, the majority of people have probably been using far too much laundry detergent for far too long.
Olivia Muenter
Aug 12, 2021
Do You Feel Guilty When Your Home Is Messy?
Here's how you can learn to re-frame cleaning as "morally neutral."
Zoe Pickburn
Aug 12, 2021
One Piece of Paper Clutter You're Storing in the Wrong Place
This "necessary" paper clutter is still clutter. Here's how to halt the cycle and reclaim your space — and money.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 11, 2021
You Should Dig Through Your Own Garbage in the Name of Sustainability
The first step is acknowledging that, sure, this is a little strange.
Kate Bratskeir
Aug 8, 2021
This Browser Extension Makes Shopping on Amazon a Lot More Sustainable
The app breaks down the science behind each item you’re considering, then decodes why it matters, category by category.
Ashley Abramson
Aug 7, 2021
A Good Day Starts With a Good Morning — And Maybe at Least One Practice Run
Weekend Projects
This weekend, you're going to take some time to think about your morning routine and make it a purposeful part of a well-planned start to the day.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 6, 2021
I Always Had Terrible Handwriting — Until I Learned How to Hand-Letter
Five tips, straight from an expert.
Madeline Diamond
Aug 2, 2021
I Swapped Out My Bedroom TV Area for a Reading Nook — Here's What I Learned
In the process, I discovered four surprising things about myself, my relationship to TV, and home living.
Andie Kanaras
Jul 29, 2021
Self-Described Minimalists Share the 8 Organization Rules They Live By
These minimalist principles can help you enhance the life you’re already living (yes, even if you want to own more than 10 pairs of shoes... for each season)
Olivia Muenter
Jul 27, 2021
Why You Should Make Plans with Your Home
Just because you can venture out in this post-lockdown era doesn’t mean that quiet time at home isn’t still important; in fact, it might be more essential than ever.
De Elizabeth
Jul 26, 2021
How to Create a Self-Care Corner in Your Home
After all, not everyone has space for one of those Instagram-ready meditation rooms.
Tonya Russell
Jul 26, 2021
One Thing You Have to Tackle Today to Enjoy "Doing Nothing" at Home This Weekend
Weekend Projects
A weekend spent relaxing at home might not only sound unreachable, but sometimes seems more stressful than one in which you try, once again, to do all the things before a new week starts.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 23, 2021
7 Affordable Tools That Finally Turned Me Into a Bullet Journaler
They're all under $16!
Ella Cerón
Jul 21, 2021
6 Unexpected Ways Decluttering Can Help You Destress and Calm Down
According to therapists and other mental health experts.
Rudri Bhatt Patel
Jul 16, 2021
Here's Why It Feels Like This Year Is Going By Too Quickly
Experts weigh in on what you can do about it.
Rainesford Stauffer
Jul 14, 2021
6 Household Uses for Mint
Whether you have a mint plant growing on your windowsill or a bottle of mint essential oil that you’re not sure what to do with, there are several household uses for the herb. Below, six household uses for mint you may not have thought of before.While you’re at it, also be sure to check out our guides on how to grow herbs indoors, what the best indoor herb growing kits are, and the 10 easiest herbs to grow.
Carolin Lehmann
Jul 11, 2021
3 Ways to Avoid Impulse Purchases, According to Psychology Experts
The very nature of internet browsers makes it easy to order anything, anytime with the click of a button. Here are three tips for saving money by curbing your online impulse purchasing, one item at a time.
Ashley Abramson
Jul 8, 2021
This 30-Minute Friday Cleaning Formula Makes for a Calming Weekend
Too busy during the week to tidy up, and then too checked out on the weekends to clean. It feels like an inescapable cycle — but here's my solution.
Sheila Loesch
Jul 8, 2021
Stalled Out With Your Decluttering? Try the "One Week Rule"
If it's still in your house, it's not potential money.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 5, 2021
I Set a Limit on How Much I Scroll on Instagram — Here's What Happened
I'm an influencer, so the app is literally my job.
Olivia Muenter
Jul 4, 2021