Hello… I am very behind on this challenge. However, I have decided not to give up on myself. Here is day 14. Stuff from all over the house. I was tiding this weekend and just added it all to the pile until it equaled 14. Kinda interested in what I will find the next tidying … More Minimalist Challenge | Day 14 | March 2021
Hello! I have not given up on myself. The decluttering is still happening. On day twelve, I reached in the top of my closet to let go of some items that just don’t look good on me. 2 hats, 2 caps, 3 scarves, 4 gloves and one belt. xoxo, Tracy Deanne
18 super cute paperclips I never reach for. xoxo, Tracy White
Lucky 13. This day was another moment in my life’s journey that I realized how serious I am about change. I LOVE Paper & Glam! It is my second favorite planner shop. I find that I am gravitating to the boxes and icons over the full boxes. I tested this in February and saw it … More Minimalist Challenge | Day 13 | March 2021
This was a tough decision. I realized from looking at my planner Instagram that I have not reached for these in over a year. They have served me well and I can let them go now. xoxo, Tracy Deanne
I have lots of decorative paperclips. I thought this binder system would work, but it does not. 3 binders and 7 envelopes. xoxo, Tracy Deanne
Today was hard and easy. Hard because I love nail polish. I love a lot of things, which is why this minimalism game is happening. But, I have a goal to own 100 nail polishes. I have a great space to keep them that does not clutter my home. It acts as wall art for … More Minimalist Challenge | Day 9 | March 2021
I would tell you that my home decor style has changed. But the truth is, I never had any. I’ve never thought about making where I live my home. That is why my friends always give me items when they come to my house. However, lately I have developed a style that I absolutely love. … More Minimalist Challenge | Day 8 | March 2021
Finally letting go of my last two plastic containers with lids (yes, I am counting the lids). This feels better than everything else I have let go so far. Two wine glasses that are missing the word wine. I have used them that much. Ha! One Zoodle maker. I never each zoodles. xoxo, Tracy Deanne
I’ve made several declutting post about make up. I LOVE MAKEUP! Which means it is the most important area to always declutter. Here are two highlighters and two blushes that I will never use, even doing my makeup every day. Two lippies I never reach for. xoxo, Tracy Deanne
As you know, I am a planner girl. Planner supplies accumulate fast. So today I am giving 5 rolls of washi tape to my cousin, who is also a planner girl. xoxo, Tracy Deanne
The Namaste plaque is a yoga mat holder, the ceramic Eiffle Tower is a cookie jar, small photo album (used for storing planner stickers) and a silver tray. None of these items fit my new aesthetic. xoxo, Tracy Deanne
I bought the black bin when I moved in… I don’t remember why. I just know I’ve moved it several times and it doesn’t fit anywhere. The foot tube has not worked in over a year and the box has been empty in my bathroom for YEARS!!!! Deep, long heavy sigh… xoxo, Tracy Deanne
As with my last minimalist challenge, some days I have no explanation. It is just time to go. These two glasses do not have mates, nor do they match each other. They no longer fit my life. Bye-Bye! xoxo, Tracy Deanne
Hello Beautiful Blogger Friends!! My name is Tracy Deanne. I am currently single (dating) with no children. I live in Nashville, TN and I love it. In 2020 my doctors discovered a multiple tumors right ovary. One of them was the size of a grapefruit. In September 2020, I had an embolization and I am … More Minimalist Challenge | Day 1 | March 2021
I thought it was very interesting when Amazon bought Whole Foods. Don’t get me wrong, I shop with Amazon for many, many things. I started with books. Do you remember when Amazon was mostly books? Recently I’ve added groceries to that. It is so nice to have delicious, plant based and vegan foods delivered to … More Groceries from Amazon
In October 2018 I started a new job. It was a part-time job (with full-time benefits) for a convention company. I was hired to be the exhibit manager. I was interview by Gwyn, the convention manager. Once I walked out of the office I knew one things. This is my job! I was hired in … More The O.W.L.’s
Slow, simple days mean I have more time to make good foods for myself. This is one of the greatest ways to show self-love. Slow Saturdays call for pancakes. I used Bisquick, vanilla, and almond milk. Topped with fresh banana and agave nectar. My best friend called me after I posted these on Instagram. Ha! … More A Few Things I Ate This Week
Even though I’ve been self-isolating and working from home since March, I really needed some time off. There were some things I needed to catch up on. I kept my days simple. Not filling up my planner. I wanted as much white space as possible. White space in my planner feels like much needed space … More In My Planner|Goldmine & Coco
As life changes, I’ve felt a calm and peace in the simple joys. Polishing my own nails has always been so much fun for me. Even though I’ve worn acrylics in the past, I love changing my polish once or twice a week. Polishing my nails demands stillness. It requires me to pay attention to … More Simple Joys
I’d been collecting things in the corner of the living room for several weeks. So on Saturday afternoon I decided to film all of the things I’ve been collecting for my YouTube channel. Of course I had to share it with you too. 1 very large Christmas Tree 2 string lights for the Christmas Tree … More 100 Item Minimalism Challenge
I am finding that sticking to routines are the best thing for me. So working in my planner is very important. Here is the first week of self-isolation in my planner. I have been using my Erin Condren as a memory planner. Not many memories, but I still love the layout. Monday usually is my … More In My Planner | Week One of Self-Isolation
I love polishing my own nails. It saves me money and I like to change the color twice a week. I have a shelf on my bathroom wall that is designed to hold 100 bottles of nail polishes. It was made by the men of the carpenters shop at my last job in Memphis. I … More #nailsoftheweek| Mojito Please
I live in Nashville, Tennessee. In the wee hours of Tuesday morning there were several tornadoes that touched down. Parts of the city are in complete shambles. It’s been a rough 48 hours. I am so happy this soup was on my meal plan for the week. It is the perfect thing for these gloomy … More Crockpot Corn Chowder
Last month I showed a lot of “in”. This month I am going to share only “out”. Hopefully in March I’ll magically became a real blogger and show both. In. My friend Jeanine and I went back to Michael’s. I really wanted this sticker album to hold my random stickers. It was a great purchase. … More In & Out | February 2020
I’ve been lost on what to do with my time in the evenings. Even though I have dreamt of having my time back for the past two years, I still feel lost. I’ve made sure to cook as many days as possible. Here is some food I cooked in February. I love mini bow tie … More I’ve Been Kinda Cooking…
I want to tell you about my girls, Henrietta and Ava. Henrietta is the plant I took from my boss. Actually, I took a pot with some dirt with a brown twig sticking out of it, from my boss. In my office is a small kitchenette with a sink, microwave, cabinets and dorm refrigerator. My … More Henrietta and Ava
Just in case you are wondering… I am still de-cluttering! January was a bit of a blur. I was traveling and had a few other issues. I didn’t do a great job at the “one in/one out” rule I have adopted, but I am starting where I am. Here is January as far as I … More In & Out | January 2020
February 2020 Paper & Glam’s book club read was P. S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern. I had never heard of this book until the list was announced. I picked it up from the library and started reading it a few days later. The book is set in Ireland and is about Holly, a young … More book’d | P. S. I Love You
December and January are the busiest times at my office. We are finalizing details, packing and traveling to our location. We spend at least 8 days in a different city for the conference. This year (2020) was San Diego, California. All of this means, in an office that celebrates EVERYTHING, we celebrate Christmas in February. … More eating vegan @ | Merchant’s Restaurant and Grill
Last Thursday was my last day at my second job. I have worked two jobs for two years now. In September 2017 I took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. My accountability partner strongly suggested I make more money. A raise on my one job was not an options, so I had to obtain additional work. … More In My Planner |the first week of February
In a world of Instapots and air fryers, I am holding on tight to my Crock-pot. It’s just the cheap, minimalist inside of me that will not allow any other gadgets in my home. The crock-pot has served me well for years and continues to do so. 1 cup of black beans, dried 1 yellow … More Crock-pot Black Bean Soup
Happy New Year!! I started the new year in San Diego, California. Don’t get excited, it was for work. The city is beautiful! It’s the California I love. In my luggage were three books. I love books, they make me feel comfortable. Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin is the January 2020 read for … More book’d | Outer Order Inner Calm
During the month of November I discarded over 465 items from my home. You can see that in my previous post. Today I want to share what I’ve added to my home. I made my goal of only adding 5 things to my home. Not pictured is my Christmas Tree. I’ll wait until its fully … More Minimalist Challenge – Completed…?
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