There’s a new personal shopping challenge happening at our house: Sherry has pledged to skip buying any clothing items from a broad category for an entire year. We also speak with simplicity expert Emily Ley about how she reduces “busyness” and creates more time and space in daily life. Emily shares practical tips, from managing the family calendar to easy ways to involve kids in streamlining routines. We also show our favorite method for hanging heavy items quickly and cleanly, and we share a guilty-pleasure show that has made us laugh out loud—and even brought Sherry to tears a few times.
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What’s New
- You can see Sherry’s wardrobe in detail in a recent closet tour post, which gives a clear view of how she organizes and arranges her clothing.
- There’s also a post about her minimal wardrobe approach that explains how creating a “uniform” and mixing pieces lets her make many outfits from a smaller selection.
- If you’re inspired to try a similar challenge, another option is Elsie Larson’s year-long commitment to buy only secondhand clothing.
- We also referenced Gretchen Rubin’s distinction between “Abstainers” and “Moderators,” which can help you decide whether a strict challenge or a more flexible approach suits you best.
Emily Ley, Simplified
- Emily Ley shares her tools and resources on her website, including the Simplified Planner. She offers practical systems for planning, routines, and simplifying family life.
- She’s also the author of several books about simplifying, with straightforward advice on finding balance and letting go of perfectionism.
We’re Digging
- Our go-to solution for hanging heavy items without hitting a stud is E-Z Anchor drywall anchors. They install easily with a drill or screwdriver—no predrilling or messy dust—and come in weight ratings like 50 lb and 75 lb, which cover most mirrors, large frames, and floating shelves.
- We’re also hooked on The Circle, a short reality-competition series that’s twelve episodes of unexpected, entertaining twists. It’s become one of our favorite shows to recommend.
If you’re trying to find something we mentioned on a past episode but can’t remember which show notes to open, we keep a master list of everything we’ve highlighted from previous episodes, plus a dedicated page for all the books we’ve recommended in our Book Club.
We’re also grateful to Grove Collaborative for sponsoring this episode. They offered a free five-piece Mrs. Meyers and Grove cleaning set for new sign-ups, and we appreciate their support.
Thanks for listening!
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