Better choices. Less waste. A home that works better.

I’m not trying to create a zero-waste home. I just believe in making better choices where I can.

For me, simplifying isn’t about getting rid of everything or creating a picture-perfect home. It’s about paying attention to the things we use every day, finding what works, and making small changes that reduce waste, save time, and make life a little easier.

Some of those choices happen on the farm—composting, raising our own meat, growing more of our own food each year, and finding ways to reuse what we already have. Others happen inside the house by paying closer attention to the products we bring in, the waste we create, and the routines that shape our everyday life.

One example? My family drinks a lot of diet soda—enough that we were constantly bringing home bottles every week. Instead of hauling home bottle after bottle, we started making it at home with our SodaStream.

It wasn’t a dramatic lifestyle change—it was just one small adjustment that made sense for our family. We still enjoy the same soda, but with less plastic waste coming into our house.

That simple change got me thinking about other everyday products. If one small switch could make a difference, what else could I change?

Cleaning products were the harder one to solve.

For a while, I tried making my own cleaners with vinegar, baking soda, and all the other Pinterest favorites. They worked… okay. They got the job done, but they never really felt like they solved the problem. I wasn’t looking for a complicated system—I was looking for something that actually simplified my routine.

Then a friend invited me to a Norwex party.

A quick note: I’m an Independent Norwex Consultant, and I may earn a commission if you purchase through my link. I share these products because they are things I personally use and have earned a place in our home—not because I’m trying to sell products.

Honestly, I’d never even heard of Norwex. I figured it would be a fun night with friends, and maybe I’d pick up a cleaning tip or two.

Then I saw the mop.

And the Window Cloth.

That was it.

I went home with both, and years later they’re still two of the most-used cleaning tools in my house. Over time, I’ve slowly replaced many of the cleaning products I used to buy with products that simply work better for me.

The Products That Earned a Place in My Home

These aren’t products I bought and forgot about. They’re the ones I reach for again and again because they genuinely make our routines easier.

• EnviroCloths for everyday cleaning
• The Norwex Mop System
• Counter Cloths, which have dramatically reduced how many paper towels we use
• Dish Cloths
• Ultra Power Plus (UPP) Laundry Detergent
• Dishwasher Detergent
• Oven & Grill Cleaner
• Laundry Stain Remover

What I like most isn’t just that they clean well.

For me, the goal was never to replace every product in my home. It was to find a few things that worked well enough to simplify our routines and reduce the constant cycle of buying, storing, and replacing. They’ve helped me cut back on disposable products, simplify my cleaning routine, and reduce the number of products I need to keep on hand.

Instead of having a different bottle for every surface in the house, I use fewer products that do more.

That’s really what Simplify means to me.

It’s about making thoughtful choices that leave less waste behind, reduce the number of unnecessary products we bring into our home, and make everyday life just a little easier.

See the Norwex products that earned a place in my home — coming soon.

More Ways We Simplify

Cleaning products are only one piece of the puzzle.

I’m always looking for practical ways to simplify everyday life, whether that’s:

• Reducing household waste
• Finding reusable products that replace disposable ones
• Organizing the pantry and freezer
• Creating systems that make daily routines easier
• Choosing products that work well without unnecessary extras
• Finding ways to make farm and household life run more smoothly

As I discover ideas, products, and habits that genuinely work for our family, I’ll share them here—not because they’re trendy, but because they’ve earned a place in our everyday life.

My Simplify Rule

I don’t believe simplifying means doing more.

I believe it means finding what works, letting go of what doesn’t, and making intentional choices that give us more time and less clutter.

The goal isn’t perfection.
The goal is progress—one small choice at a time.

Related Journey

The choices we make at home are part of a bigger picture. I’m also working on my own health and strength—so I have the energy to actually enjoy the life we’re building.

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Disclosure: I am an Independent Norwex Consultant. If you purchase through my personal Norwex shop, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use in my own home.