a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
How to save money on personal hygiene is simpler than you might think. Read on for 10 ideas that can help you be more frugal… literally saving you hundreds of dollars per year. The story. The thick, slimey blob oozed from the bottle into the palm of my hand. My nose scrunched. That did not … Read more
If you’re finishing out a home yourself, a DIY kitchen doesn’t have to mean building cabinets and countertops. Here’s what we did to make our home more simple. The story. “Why don’t we use them for kitchen storage?” I asked my husband. “We can put all the dishes in the drawers, have the two-burner stove … Read more
A kitchen downsize may be just what you need to simplify your home, especially if the room causes overwhelm. Here’s what to do. The story. I pulled the drawer open with an impatient yank. Where was that extra screw? I knew I’d seen it there recently. I pushed one thing and another aside. Nope. Not … Read more
Capsule wardrobe challenges can be frustrating for someone attempting to downsize in order to create a simpler home. Read on for how to overcome them. The story. The jersey cotton dress seemed to stretch to the floor as I held it up. I sighed. It couldn’t last one full summer? Why did they make fabric … Read more
A home routine for us neurodivergent adults is essential to maintain psychological equilibrium and improve our executive function. It’s essential for simplifying our home. Here are eight steps to creating such a routine. The story. Usually, watching a movie is enough to quell my anxiety and experience a semblance of calm. Not that evening. As … Read more
How to declutter without regrets is hard for neurodivergent women. Here are eight strategies that have worked for me. The story. With great care, I folded up my wedding dress and placed it inside a large garbage bag with other items we were donating to a local charity. The next morning, I watched as a … Read more