Simply Amber Marie

https://youtu.be/ZONIabFSic8 Introduction: Creating a Cozy Atmosphere As homemakers, we’re not just cleaning and tidying our homes. We are creating a haven for ourselves and our loved ones—a space of rest, peace, and warmth. Homemaking is about the atmosphere we cultivate, not just through what we do but through how we do it. Today, as I… Continue reading The Art of Creating a Cozy and Peaceful Home: Simple Ways to Create Calm at Home

https://youtu.be/DdeiX7TWCU0 Monday 14 October 2024 Homemaking is often seen as a never-ending cycle of tasks — dishes, laundry, cooking, and cleaning; but, when we slow down and approach these daily rhythms with intention, they become so much more. In their simplicity, they offer us a moment of peace and connection with the home we are… Continue reading Finding Peace in the Everyday Rhythm of Homemaking: Embracing Calm in Everyday Tasks

https://youtu.be/KGVtbFvfxmA?si=DbizbqRMZ4eUDrE7 It’s been about a month since I reset my routines after completing my 3rd annual whole-house declutter. To create my routines, I took inspiration from the thoughtful rhythms of the Victorian era, as detailed in How to be a Victorian: A Dawn to Dusk Guide to Victorian Life by Ruth Goodman. I used the… Continue reading Afternoon & Evening in My Slow and Simple Life | My New, Victorian Inspired Afternoon and Evening Routines

https://youtu.be/DmSBERvQVEg?si=odsH6XHjiqp1jnyO About a few weeks ago, I created and began implementing a new daily routine. I had just completed my third annual whole-house declutter, which helped me to reset during a challenging season of job loss. Then, with our home freshly simplified, I re-evaluated my daily routines, drawing inspiration from the thoughtful rhythms of the… Continue reading Morning in My Slow and Simple Life | My New, Victorian-Inspired Morning Routine

https://youtu.be/58v8ZgldM5Y Wednesday 25 September 2024 In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to get lost in the rush of daily tasks, always moving from one thing to the next. But there’s something beautiful about slowing down, being fully present in the moment, and turning ordinary homemaking tasks into acts of love and care.… Continue reading The Beauty of Slow and Simple Homemaking: Embracing Peace in the Mundane

https://youtu.be/ImINUWd0YMU Friday 26 July 2024 I recently realized that, about a month ago, I passed my first-year anniversary of pursuing a slow and simple lifestyle, and I thought it would be a great time to reflect, sharing some lessons learned along the way, as well as my basic slow and simple lifestyle goals for the… Continue reading Celebrating One Year of Slow and Simple Living!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfIw9CaEZJo Wednesday 26 June 2024 Have you ever heard of Murphy’s Law? It basically states, "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." That seems to be the story of my life during the past few months, and I’m struggling. I’m fine - it could always be worse - but ever since I lost my… Continue reading Slow & Simple Reset: Finding Peace Amidst a Season of Murphy’s Law

https://youtu.be/-Xc0jLs8dRs?si=uWQV5m75t8cOtZsn Thursday 21 March 2024 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden… Continue reading Overcoming My Obsession with Zone Cleaning: Finding Balance Between Cleanliness and Simplicity

https://youtu.be/tcTtg6z3OhU?si=yQHeqV3PvdWf7UID My primary personal goal, which doubles as a professional one, is to maintain a consistent, healthy work-life balance, as part of my slow and simple lifestyle journey.  I’m excellent at creating and beginning routines, but not so much at adhering to them when life becomes chaotic - like when you decide to welcome a… Continue reading Embracing Life’s Messiness: Is This the “Secret” to Work-Life Balance?

https://youtu.be/5FTcn_BktSg?si=WtWBPRmLOd-jlriP Have you ever had those moments in your life when your responsibilities were so overwhelming that you’ve just had enough? A couple of months ago (around early to mid-August), I was having emotional breakdowns and shutdowns - and even throwing tantrums like a frustrated child, yikes! - due to the anxiety from all of… Continue reading Beginning to Live Slowly and Simply: A Catalyst for Change