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Weekend Wisdom: If you want to feel light, you have to let go.<\/em><\/p>\n

Always prioritizing the light.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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In the last Weekend Favorites<\/a>, we talked about how important light is to me (and most of us) in all of it’s different forms. To demonstrate just how important, I’ve left my holiday lights up to get us through the darker months with extra light.<\/p>\n

And! I found the original list we made when we were looking for our house in late 2020. When we were looking for our new home back in late 2020, we had a list of needs and wants. We didn’t know if we’d find a house or apartment but we knew what we were looking for. I just found the list!
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\nNeeds<\/strong>
\n1. Light
\n2. Outdoor space
\n3. Central air
\n4. 2 bed, 2 bath
\n5. Tub
\n6. Garage
\n7. Single floor living
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\nWant<\/strong>
\n1. Fireplace
\n2. Open layout
\n3. No Carpet
\n4. White counters<\/p>\n

Our house met almost everything on the list with exception of garage, fireplace, and white counters. And now, I love it just the way it is. Light was first on our list and it’s what we enjoy most. We didn’t care about closet space or extra square footage. Storage space didn’t matter. In one of the wildest real estate markets, during one of the wildest times, I”m glad we were clear and patient. We found the light and space. We found our home.<\/p>\n

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Ok \u2026 onto the favorites:<\/h2>\n

We need boredom<\/a> to live better lives.<\/p>\n

When you are ready to declutter your books, here’s where to donate them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A late person’s guide<\/a> to being on time (I’m taking notes).<\/p>\n

If living well is part of your 2023 commitment, tune in<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Music<\/a> help you continue to relax as the year picks up.<\/p>\n

Listening to this<\/a> and reading this<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8 little notes<\/a> to help you pull back and do less.<\/p>\n

New year, same clothes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3 signs<\/a> you need a digital declutter.<\/p>\n

If you want better relationships, turn people into trees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A little note<\/a> for anyone who struggles to put themselves first.<\/p>\n

If you get overwhelmed easily when decluttering, try these 5-minute tasks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

7 things<\/a> I learned when I stopped drinking alcohol.<\/p>\n

I’m sharing everything I’m reading on this Instagram Highlight<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This week’s Instagram favorite is from @iamchristineplatt<\/a> as a reminder that living with less doesn’t just mean your stuff.<\/p>\n

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I hope you enjoy this edition of Weekend Favorites and have a beautiful, slow, refreshing weekend.<\/p>\n

xo,
\nCourtney
\n<\/em>P.S. If you are ready for a guilt-free, shame-free, stress free challenge, join me for the free 6-day Tiny Step Simplicity Challenge. Join us here!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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