Modern*Simplicity

Creating a Life Free From Chaos

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Mommy Simplicity book

Mommy Simplicity: It’s tough being Mom! So many hats to wear: personal chef, housekeeper, taxi driver, teacher, financial planner, errand runner, play-date coordinator, boo-boo fixer, birthday party planner…. the list goes on and on. Mommy Simplicity, by simplicity and green living writer Sandy Kreps, gives encouragement to busy, stressed-out moms and lays out strategies for dealing with the chaos. Time management, household organization, cleaning, cooking, relationships, work life — moms have a lot to deal with! This book will help you cut through the mess, put a plan in place, and run a simpler home with less stress and more fun. Find out more info or check out resources for the book on the Mommy Simplicity book page.

This book is available in paperback and on Kindle.


Fresh Start: 31 Days to Simplify, Declutter and Rein in the Chaos is a must-have for anyone that needs to declutter their home and simplify their lifestyle. Simplicity and green living writer Sandy Kreps offers suggestions to help you get rid of unnecessary items in your home as well as clearing out those extraneous tasks and commitments that keep you moving at a frantic pace.

Fresh Start provides inspiration to pare down your possessions, with tips on practical topics, such as “Streamlining Your Closet,” “How to Clean the Bathroom Quickly and Easily,” and “Creating a Restful Bedroom Retreat.” Sandy also offers advice on freeing up your time and talents for what really matters most to you, with topics such as “Making Your To-Do List Work” and “Getting Help Around the House.”

Sandy’s encouraging style and personal anecdotes make you feel like you’re chatting with a good friend over coffee. Fresh Start is a practical introduction to living with less, written by someone with a genuine passion for simplifying and living lightly on the planet. Find out more info or check out resources for the book on the Fresh Start book page.

This book is available in paperback and on Kindle.


Simply Christmas: When you think of your ideal Christmas, what does it look like? Do you dream of a perfect white Christmas, with an impeccably decorated tree filled with tons of beautifully wrapped gifts? Is the fireplace roaring, with matching embroidered stockings hung straight across the mantle? Does anyone’s Christmas really look like that? The holiday season can be a lot less stressful by planning ahead and keeping things simple and organized. Staying on top of things and keeping good notes can really simplify your holidays and help you relax and enjoy the spirit of the season. Now is the perfect time to cut back, to simplify your commitments and your schedule. By finding ways to create space in your life, you can create a happier, more joyful holiday as well. You’re busy getting ready for the holidays, so this book is short and to the point. There are 101 tips to help you simplify the holidays, divided into seven sections: Planning, Spirit, Eco-Friendly, Food, Holiday Cards, Decorations, and Gifts. Simplify the holidays where you can, organize the rest, and vow to have fun with friends and family this year.

Find out more info or check out resources for the book on the Simply Christmas book page.

This book is available in paperback and on Kindle.


Super Simple Clean: A Guide to Decluttering and Deep Cleaning Your Home is an ebook by simplicity and green living writer Sandy Kreps offering suggestions and guidance to help you clean and maintain your home, with recipes for DIY cleaners, a month’s worth of cleaning tasks, and reader Q&A.

This book is available on Kindle. Don’t have a Kindle? No worries! You can read it on your computer, your phone, or your favorite tablet using the Kindle app.