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10 Ideas for Less-Stuff Easter Baskets

April 2, 2019

Easter is just a couple weeks away, and if this fact has caught you off guard, you might be tempted to load up your cart with bags of candy and trinkets from the grocery’s seasonal aisle (that has featured bunnies and eggs since the day after Valentine’s) or even grab a whole new Easter basket … More 10 Ideas for Less-Stuff Easter Baskets

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Imperfect Christmas

January 8, 2019

It was the twelfth day of Christmas. I knew we’d be taking our tree down that day or the next, so it was bittersweet to bask in its glow early in the morning, before anyone else was awake. I hadn’t turned on any other lights in the house and was struck by the beauty of … More Imperfect Christmas

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One Key Trick for Successful Decluttering

December 31, 2018

2018 was a huge year for our family. A year ago today, I thought to myself, “Will this be the year we make the big change that’s been an elephant in the room for years?” As it turned out, it was. But things were up in the air for months. January just daydreaming, February yes … More One Key Trick for Successful Decluttering

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Let Your Heart Be Light

December 24, 2018

The day we’ve been preparing for has arrived. The gifts under the tree might be the perfect ones to make your loved ones smile. Or, they might not. They might be handcrafted by a local artisan or shipped from a factory halfway around the world. They might be forgotten by New Year’s or cherished for … More Let Your Heart Be Light

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Experience Gifts in Every Price Range

December 21, 2018

Twas just days before Christmas / when I looked ‘cross the lawn / to see a UPS man / with stuff from Amazon Yep—unless you’ve got Prime shipping, your online shopping better be all done by now! I’m waiting on a few things I ordered from elsewhere and just hoping they arrive by Christmas Eve! … More Experience Gifts in Every Price Range

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Gifting Secondhand . . . without Being Tacky

December 17, 2018

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I believe that shopping secondhand is the easiest way to pursue ethical spending. It’s hard to know the whole production story of the stuff we buy, how the raw materials were sourced, the working conditions of the people who made it, the environmental impact, etc. Buying … More Gifting Secondhand . . . without Being Tacky

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Things that Bring Joy

December 13, 2018

My family made a big change this year. We moved about 200 miles, my husband got a new job, and I went from working 30 hours a week from home (ah, heaven!) to working full time in my company’s office. The work transition, for me, was certainly easier than it would have been if I … More Things that Bring Joy

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I’m Jessica Miller Kelley, working mom of three, trying to live with joy and gratitude in a busy, clutter-filled house. I’m full of good intentions and high ideals. Join me as we try to live lighter every day!

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