To us, obtaining a clutter-free home and owning a smaller number of items is not the goal, but a means to an end. We desire to own less so that we have more time and space to pursue what matters most to us. Decluttering and reducing are two of the best ways we know to to do this. Less stuff equals less stress, less items to put away, less choices to make, less money spent. Since we began our simplicity journey over a year ago, we’ve been mindful to create habits and expectations that are realistic yet challenge us to live intentionally. But keeping a home free from excess and clutter isn’t as simple as it sounds. We’re 5 human beings (some less tidy than others!) living in a small space, driven by our own desires and tendencies. Before embracing simplicity, we were constantly having to navigate the issues of …