Category Archives: The Simple Life

The Uncluttered Life | Blouses and Purses and Shoes…Oh My!!

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Cindy

It was early in the morning, after HB left for work. I poured my second cup of coffee and headed straight for the bedroom. Now, let me tell you a little bit about my bedroom. In the center of the … Continue reading →

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The Uncluttered Life: The Beginning

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Cindy

This is actually where it all began. The Uncluttered Life journey, that is. It’s been a year and half since I was taken out of the big work world. Now, just for the record, my intent isn’t to start this … Continue reading →

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The Uncluttered Life

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Cindy

I’ve been in this crazy-brutal-cleaning mode for several weeks now. So many times I’ve wanted to sit down and start writing about it, but I was afraid that if I broke the momentum, I’d break the flow of energy and … Continue reading →

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O Christmas Tree

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Cindy

It’s one of my fondest memories as a child. The first time I got to decorate the tree with my dad. While my mom was busy baking, my dad would set up the tree and then decorate it. I can … Continue reading →

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The Simple Gifts of Christmas

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Cindy

As we move closer to Christmas, I’m beginning to see more posts on the social networks…some with the countdowns of shopping days left, some with happy remarks about how far they are with their shopping, and several with not-so-happy remarks … Continue reading →

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By the chimney with care…

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Cindy

One of the traditions I’ve decided to bring back to our home, this Christmas, are the stockings. As each of our kids have grown and married, their stocking has been removed from the fireplace mantel and sent along with them. … Continue reading →

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Cindy

We had an early Thanksgiving this year. Real early! My youngest son and his new bride were returning to their mission field in Mexico earlier this month, so the family decided we needed to plan something before they left. Yep, … Continue reading →

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Want S’more?

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Cindy

Earlier this week, in my “I can tell you this…” post, I included pictures from the rehearsal dinner we hosted for our son and [now] daughter in-love. In addition to setting up our fancy pizza spread, I also found the … Continue reading →

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I can tell you this…

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Cindy

Wow…where in the world did September go? As I start this daily blog, I’m struggling with the thought of, “Where do I even begin?” There’s so much I would love to tell you about, but September, in many ways, is … Continue reading →

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To Be Continued…

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Cindy

When I first sat down to write this little piece, on this last day of April, I was going to start out by saying something along the lines of, “Well, as my Simple Life journey comes to an end…” April … Continue reading →

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