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ashleyrhyan's review against another edition
4.0
At the very least it's motivating. And it gives some good inspiration and tips.
caroparr's review against another edition
3.0
Aimed mostly at households with children, but the idea of intentional living works for us all.
lisaeirene's review against another edition
1.0
Felt like a blog post. Nothing groundbreaking or new
phoenixrulz81's review against another edition
4.0
interesting thoughts
Definitely along the way that I think with lists and organization and I was only reading it to see if there was something else I hadn’t thought of.
Definitely along the way that I think with lists and organization and I was only reading it to see if there was something else I hadn’t thought of.
rjvrtiska's review against another edition
Ehh...I got stuck at the Mission Statement phase. I should probably try again, but just skip that part.
portcitykt's review against another edition
3.0
Already having taken the leap towards uncluttered-ness and a more simplistic existence, I found this geared to the novice.
kinley_dyer4's review against another edition
2.0
Picked up this book from a library display on a whim. It was okay. A lot of it was outdated (published in 2010 so understandable) and a lot of it felt kind of preachy. But there were a few useful ideas in there that I appreciated and it did motivate me to be more intentional in my home, even if I didn’t agree with everything she said. 2.5 stars.
bookwyrm_lark's review against another edition
4.0
Tsh Oxenreider takes a practical and realistic approach to the increasingly popular concept of simple living. Pointing out that what is simple for one family may add work or complexity for another, she begins with a basic but elastic definition of what "simple living" means, one which takes into account a family's individual needs and circumstances. She goes on to discuss how and why you can simplify three major areas of your family's lives: your possessions, your time, and your finances. The second half of the book is dedicated to a step-by-step, room-by-room plan to simplify and declutter your home. Appendices in the back of the book include recipes for homemade household cleaners and grooming products, for those whose interest in simple living (and health) extends to reducing their use of and exposure to chemicals.
Don't expect instant results. Oxenreider's approach requires an honest assessment of your family values and goals, as well as discipline and a certain amount of emotional work in letting go of thought patterns and possessions that are weighing you down. But if you are feeling overwhelmed by your life and your stuff, this book may be a good place to start.
Review originally published on my blog, The Bookwyrm's Hoard.
Don't expect instant results. Oxenreider's approach requires an honest assessment of your family values and goals, as well as discipline and a certain amount of emotional work in letting go of thought patterns and possessions that are weighing you down. But if you are feeling overwhelmed by your life and your stuff, this book may be a good place to start.
Review originally published on my blog, The Bookwyrm's Hoard.
finesilkflower's review against another edition
2.0
The overall problem with this book is a tendency to get lost in the weeds of unimportant details and unnecessary complexity, which is ironic for a book about simplicity. Representative example: chapter 6, which has as its epigraph the Thoreau quote about "Simplify, simplify," is called "Creating Your Home Management Notebook."
kmdahlgran's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a fairly quick read and not really anything new to me. I like the way she approaches de-cluttering your home and really thinking through the organization and contents of each room.