When we purchased our apartment, the kitchen really needed some tweaking for it to work for us as a small family. We decided to get creative and do it on a tight budget, and we ended up with a result that really works for us!

This episode starts off my mini-series about our homes. Decorating is fun, and making our homes reflect who we are can be really powerful. It just often leads to a lot of money being spent (and natural resources being used!). We always try to limit our footprint on this planet which means getting really creative when it comes to an area like our home. This week I walk you though our fun mission to fix the acoustics in our dining room - primarily with things we found on the street :)

My podcast: https://hillsidetalks.com/ Do you need it - or just want it? When does it matter? In this episode we zoom in on what we really need to be happy and live a content life. Contentment is such a fascinating concept - simple, yet often hard to live.

Making homemade gifts for people is fun, but I've learned by experience, that a bit of planning is a good idea. I like to make a lot of gifts, and I usually start early, so I have plenty of time to enjoy the process. I also share some ideas on how to consider your friend or family members' love language, when planning what to make for them. With the Christmas season coming up, I also touch on the core of Christmas, Jesus was born, that is what we celebrate ...and feel free to take the pressur...

The past 14 years I've navigated pretty strictly by my top3 priorities. They have helped us make decisions (big and small). They helped us pay of our debt way faster than the bank estimated and travel while doing it. To me, priorities is a under-valued tool that everyone can benefit from.

My conversation with Karla Dalsgaard was fantastic. She's a 21-year-old Danish entrepreneur. She started knitting during Covid in lock down (on a boat) and then years later started creating her own patters when she got stuck on a plane. I hope you enjoy this conversation and her takes on creativity. FemiKnit: https://femiknit.dk/

About 6 years ago, I gave myself a challenge. I set a goal to either make from scratch or thrift 80% of my clothing. I share my motivation for doing that, and how I plan it. As part of the challenge, I had to learn how to knit sweaters. It was quiet difficult learning to understand the recipes, but it is also so much fun and something I still really enjoy doing.

My husband Morten is back on the podcast. We have decided that we want him on for every topic I cover on the podcast for a spouse perspective - and to get a dudes perspective. We talk about the 80/20 rule, thrifting, being frugal, how pre-used clothing fits and if "higher price" means "better quality". Links: Morten's 100 things (list) Picture of ALL Morten's clothes (during the 100-thing challenge)

There are a SO MANY benefits to slowing down, and in this episode I share what I find to be the most powerful. I also talk about the power of creativity, and how it can really help change our look an a problem or challenge we face.

Happy fall everyone! It's September, fall is officially here, whether we like it or not:) This weeks episode is about stopping and noticing the changes and beauty around us. The days get shorter (for many of us) and that affects our bodies. I've learned that good things can come from applying some intentionality to this change.

I have had a capsule wardrobe for 13 years, and I still love it. It makes my everyday so much easier and I take my time finding new pieces. In this episode I share my experiences with number of items, quality, colours and fibers. So lets dive in and talk about our clothes:) Here are a few videos I did about exactly this - loooong ago on my old YouTube channel: My Capsule wardrobe video on youtube (GoDownsize) My video of my 33 items of clothes (10-years ago on YouTube)

Doing the detox was really challenging. I'm not going to lie and say it was a walk in the park - but it has given me such a huge payback that I don't ever want to go back to the way things were before. I worry less, I'm less restless. I create more, focus better and sleep better:)

Today we talk about a topic near and dear to many women.. clothes :) I have lived with a minimal wardrobe since I did Project 333 13 years ago and love it. I share how much clothes I have and I share practical ways you can declutter your own clothes. We wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time (!). Think about that fact for a minute... and then dive into decluttering your clothes. Have fun! Our video on decluttering clothes (our old channel)

I love decluttering and have enjoyed this practice ever since my initial declutter back in 2011. Every time I go through our stuff it frees up some mental space as well, so I want to pass on what Ive learned and try to help you get started in your own home. Happy decluttering:) Links: Episode 2: Finding Your "Why" (Motivation For Decluttering) Finding Your Why (PDF)

This is a conversation with Morten (my husband) where we share why we decided to sell our house after only one year - and move to an apartment. We talk about priorities and what it has meant for our little family. Links: Follow the conversation on Instagram Morten's worship music project

I love simplifying. My phone, my day, my travel speed, my budget.. all of it can have a powerfull impact on the way we live our lives. Simplifying and making conscious choices is great, but can also feel lonely, at times. More often than not, we end up doing things differently than people around us. In this episode, I share different ways my little family have simplified over the past 14 years. I Hope you enjoy it. Links Join the conversation over at Instagram Ep 3: My story with burnout and ...

I made it though one whole month of my digital detox! This is my update on what I have noticed after staying of all non-essential tech for 30 days. For me that looks like: No youtube, no Netflix (or any other streaming for that matter), no checking the news and no social media for a month. Now most of the restlessness is gone and I am able to just be bored:) I am also enjoying my "high quality leisure" a lot. Links: Join the conversation over at Instagram Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport (Bo...

Summer is in full swing for most of us now! In episode 5 I talked about the power of an "intentional summer", and how we go about rough planning our breaks. In this episode, I give more practical suggestions for strategies for tech, summer reading suggestions, and fun family activities. Join the conversation over at https://instagram.com/hillsidetalks Listen to Episode 5 (Intentional summer routine)

I made it though week 2 of my digital detox, where I stay of all non-essential tech for 30 days. For me that looks like: no youtube, no Netflix (or any other streaming for that matter), no checking the news, and no social media. I am already feeling the benefits of not checking the news - and staying of youtube is getting easier:) Links: Join the conversation on Instagram. Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport (Book)

This episode means a lot to me! The question "How much is enough?" is such a powerful question to ask ourselves - both in handling our possessions and our life choices. What does it take to satisfy us? How much is house is enough? How many shoes are enough, how much travel is enough? Links: Join the conversation on Instagram/HillsideTalks Our website: hillsideTalks.com