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Welcome! I'm Cryssi. Designer, techie and mom of four children, grandmother to one beautiful little girl and one handsome grandson! I work outside the home and raise this wild brood in Iowa. I’m extraordinarily multi-talented. I can fix a car then head to the kitchen to make you the most delicious meal you've ever tasted! I'm supportive, honest, bold and outgoing.
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Urban Minimalist Lifestyle: How To Live A Simple Life In The City

There is a growing trend of people who are choosing to live simply in the city. This lifestyle has many names, including urban minimalist, simple living, and slow life. While there may not be a set definition of what urban minimalism is, the common thread among those who live this lifestyle is a desire to…

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Clutter Magnets: Identifying Yours and Getting Them in Check

It’s a typical day. You’ve just gotten home from work. You’re tired and ready to put your feet up. You walk in the door. Toss your keys and bag on the table. Kick off your shoes. Then, you look around and realize the mess in front of you. There’s a pile of miscellaneous items on…

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Overwhelmed by Clutter: 10 Tiny Decluttering Tips You Can Do Today

We’ve all been there at one point or another: your house is a complete mess and you don’t know where to begin. You’re overwhelmed by the sheer volume of clutter in your home, but you just can’t seem to get motivated enough to start decluttering. I’m here to tell you that it is possible to…

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My Minimalist Lifestyle: How I Learned To Live A More Satisfying Life

I’ve shared so much information on the minimalist lifestyle with you that I felt it time to share more about my path and transition. Partially to show you a real life transition and also to share that I’m just an ordinary person like each one of you. It’s my opinion that everyone can benefit from…

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Simple Living Vs Minimalism: What’s The Difference?

Simple Living vs Minimalism I’m sure you’ve heard these two terms thrown around, especially as of late. But, what do they mean? Are they just two ways of saying the same thing? Are they different? Let me help you decipher these two lifestyles, their similarities and differences. Perhaps, you’ll find that one of them is…

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Benefits Of A Capsule Wardrobe: Get The Most Out Of Your Closet

Capsule wardrobes have become very popular lately and it’s not surprising. With everything going on in your life, sorting through your closet every day can become stressful and tedious. How many times have you tried on multiple outfits, just to find the right one for the day? Or found that blouse in the back of…

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Minimalism is the New Anti-Stress: How to reduce stress and live happier

Between the demands of our jobs, the increasing need to stay connected all day long, raising a family while working full-time, and chronic lack of sleep and exercise, most people say they feel stressed out more often than they wish they could admit. But when you add that stress with a touch of chronic exhaustion…

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A minimalist home: how I made it work for me

My home is anything but minimal in appearance. It’s a 110 year old home in one of the oldest districts of my city, 3 stories tall and rich with history. But, once you walk through my front door, you see my home is very much a minimalist’s abode and I couldn’t be happier here. For…

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MakeOVER Your Morning! “8 Steps To Wake up Ready to Succeed”

Each day offers new opportunities to start fresh and do better. It’s also a chance to change your morning routine. To have the best day, you must start by thinking about these first few hours of your morning. Think of it as setting the tone for your entire day. That’s why making over your morning…

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9 of the Best Places to Visit on a Midwest Fall Foliage Trip

Are you looking for a great way to spend this fall? Fall foliage trips are the perfect escape. There are so many things to do and see when you take a fall foliage trip. For instance, there are pumpkin patches where kids can find the perfect pumpkin for the upcoming season. There’s also apple cider donuts,…

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