I still remember the day I opened my kitchen cabinet and an avalanche of plastic containers crashed down on my foot.
It was a Tuesday morning. I was rushing to pack my kids’ lunches before school. And instead of finding what I needed, I was standing in the middle of my kitchen surrounded by lids that did not match any container I owned.
I sat down on the floor and honestly? I wanted to cry.
Not because of the containers. But because I felt like my entire home was out of control. My closet was a disaster. Our grocery bill was completely out of hand. And no matter how many hours I spent cleaning, my house never actually felt clean.
Sound familiar? If it does, you are in exactly the right place.
Who I Am and Why I Started This Blog
Hi! I am Sarah Mitchell — a Midwest homemaker, mom of two wonderfully messy kids, and someone who spent years feeling completely overwhelmed by her own home.
I am not a professional of any kind.
I am just a real person who got tired of living in chaos and decided to do something about it.
Five years ago, I made a decision to simplify everything. One drawer at a time. One habit at a time. One grocery trip at a time.
I made a lot of mistakes along the way. I wasted money on fancy organizers that looked perfect on Pinterest but did not work in my actual home. I tried cleaning schedules that lasted exactly three days. I attempted budgets that fell apart by the second week of the month.
But slowly, I figured out what actually works. Not for a perfect home. Not for a magazine-worthy space. But for a real home with real kids and a real budget. See Sarah Bio
And that is exactly what I share here at SarahSimpleLiving.com.
⭐ Sarah’s Experience:
“The month I finally got my kitchen organized using just $23 worth of Dollar Tree bins, I cried happy tears. It took me one afternoon. And three years later, it still works exactly the same way.”
What You Will Find on This Blog
Here at Sarah Simple Living, everything is divided into four simple categories. Each one covers a different area of home life — but they all work together toward the same goal: a simpler, calmer, more budget-friendly life.
🏠 Simple Organization
This is where you will find practical, budget-friendly ways to organize every single room in your home.
I am not talking about those perfectly color-coded pantries with matching glass jars that cost $400. I am talking about real systems that work in real homes — even small ones, even messy ones, even ones with kids who undo everything you just organized.
If your home feels chaotic and overwhelming, start here.
👉 Simple Home Organization for Beginners — The Complete Guide
💡 Pro Tip:
“You do not need to organize your entire home in one weekend. Start with one drawer. Just one. The momentum will surprise you.”
⭐ Sarah’s Experience:
“I reorganized my kitchen three times before I found a system that actually stuck. The third time, I spent less than $30 and it has worked perfectly for over two years now.”
💰 Simple Saving
This is where you will find honest, practical strategies for saving money on groceries, utility bills, and everyday household expenses.
I am not going to tell you to clip 47 coupons every Sunday or shop at five different stores to save $3. That is not realistic for a busy mom.
What I will share is what actually worked for my family. Simple swaps. Small habit changes. Real strategies that cut our grocery bill significantly without feeling deprived.
If money feels tight and you want practical ways to keep more of it, start here.
👉 Simple Saving for Beginners — The Complete Guide
💡 Pro Tip:
“The single biggest thing that cut our grocery bill was meal planning on Sundays. Not a complicated plan. Just a simple list of 5 dinners for the week.”
⭐ Sarah’s Experience:
“I went from spending over $800 a month on groceries for a family of four to under $450 — without coupons, without deprivation, and without shopping at multiple stores. It took me about 3 months to figure out the system.”
🧹 Simple Cleaning
This is where you will find easy cleaning routines that keep your home consistently tidy — without taking over your entire life.
Honestly? I used to spend entire Saturdays cleaning my house. By Sunday it looked like I had never cleaned at all. It was exhausting and demoralizing.
Once I switched to a simple daily routine, everything changed. Your home does not need to be deep cleaned every week. It needs a simple system that prevents the mess from building up in the first place.
If cleaning feels endless and overwhelming, start here.
👉 Simple Home Cleaning for Beginners — The Complete Guide
💡 Pro Tip:
“A 10-minute tidy every evening before bed will do more for your home than a 4-hour cleaning session once a week. Trust me on this.”
⭐ Sarah’s Experience:
“I used to spend 6 hours cleaning every Saturday. Now I spend about 20 minutes a day on maintenance and one hour on Fridays for a deeper clean. My home has never looked better — and I have my weekends back.”
🔧 Simple DIY
This is where you will find beginner-friendly home improvement projects you can actually complete yourself — without calling a professional and without a garage full of expensive tools.
I want to be honest here. Before I started doing simple DIY projects, I did not know the difference between a Phillips head and a flathead screwdriver.
But I learned. And I saved a lot of money along the way.
If you want to improve your home on a budget and are not sure where to start, start here.
👉 Simple DIY Home Improvement for Beginners — The Complete Guide
💡 Pro Tip:
“Your first DIY project should be something small and low-risk. Patching a hole in the wall or installing a simple shelf. Build your confidence before tackling bigger projects.”
⭐ Sarah’s Experience:
“The first time I painted a room myself, it took me an entire weekend and I made every mistake possible. The second time took me 4 hours and looked completely professional. The learning curve is real but absolutely worth it.”
My Promise to You
Everything I share is something I have personally tried in my own home. I will never share a tip just to fill space on a page. I will never recommend a product I have not used myself.
I am going to be honest with you about what worked and what did not. I am going to share my real numbers — how much I actually saved, how long things actually took, what actually went wrong.
Because I think that is what you are really looking for. Not a perfect blogger with a perfect home. But a real person who figured some things out and genuinely wants to help you do the same.
Where Should You Start?
Not sure which category is right for you?
- Your home feels cluttered and chaotic → Start with Simple Organization
- Money feels tight every month → Start with Simple Saving
- Cleaning feels endless → Start with Simple Cleaning
- You want to improve your home yourself → Start with Simple DIY
FAQ
Q: Do I need a big budget to follow your tips?
I built this entire blog around the idea that you do not need a big budget. Most of my organization tips cost under $30. Most of my saving tips actually put money back in your pocket. You do not need to spend much to make a big difference.
Q: My home is really small. Will your tips still work?
Actually, most of my tips work even better in small spaces. I live in a 1,200 square foot home with two kids. Small space organization is basically my specialty. You will find tons of ideas that work specifically for smaller homes.
Q: I have tried to get organized before and it never sticks. Will this be different?
I hear this so much. And I get it — I tried and failed many times myself. The difference here is that I only share systems that have actually stuck in my own home for months or years. Not trendy methods. Not complicated systems. Just simple approaches that real people can actually maintain.
Q: Do you recommend expensive products?
No. Honestly, some of my favorite organization tools come from the Dollar Tree. I will always tell you what something costs and whether I think it is worth it. I only recommend products I personally use.
Q: How often do you post new content?
I publish new posts several times a week across all four categories. The best way to stay updated is to bookmark this site and check back regularly.
Let’s Do This Together
I am so glad you are here.
Every tip on this blog started with me standing in my own home, frustrated, and figuring out a better way.
You do not have to do it perfectly. You just have to start.
Now I would love to hear from you. Which area of simple living are you most excited to work on first? Let me know in the comments below!
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