Because kids are so much more easily stimulated, they feel the impact of a chaotic room even more than adults.


~Denaye Barahona


“You’re going to hit roadblocks, so it’s important to surround yourself with inspi- ration,” Kim says. “Now that I’ve let go of the lifestyle I thought I needed, it’s nice to have less, but it’s even better to want less.”


Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Missis- sippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).


Keep the Clutter Out


How to


Set Physical Boundaries Establish rules for what can be stored, where and how much. Childhood keepsakes, artwork, craſt supplies and school papers can accumulate quickly. Limit how much can be kept by designating a box for toys or a wall to display art. Digital photos allow the memories to be kept without taking up physical space.


Create a ‘Why’ Statement Determine how we want to feel in a space, document it and refer to it for inspiration and guidance, especially when feeling frustrated or lost.


Practice ‘One In, One Out’ Every time a new item enters the home, an old item needs to leave.


Buy Better Toys Te right toys invite kids to play more creatively over many years. Character toys may invoke more initial joy and giddiness, but a great block set will manifest longer-lasting value for kids.


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