The Blog

Stay up to date with the latest posts and updates

  • 200+ College Dorm Essentials Under $10- The Ultimate Guide

    200+ College Dorm Essentials Under $10- The Ultimate Guide

    Welcome back to Life Simplified! Today, we’re diving into the ultimate guide for college dorm essentials that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a college freshman or a seasoned student, creating a functional and cozy living space is key to thriving in your academic journey. With that in mind, I’ve curated a list of over…

  • Welcome to Life Simplified.

    Welcome to Life Simplified.

    Hello and welcome to Life Simplified! I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new blog, where we focus on creating balance and ease in our busy, overstimulated lives. As a millennial therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming life can be with endless schedules, constant notifications, and the pressure to be perfect. This space is dedicated…

About me

This is how it all started…

Hi, I’m Kim — the person behind Life Simplified.

Life Simplified was created around a simple idea: life already asks a lot of us, and the things that make it feel meaningful shouldn’t have to feel overwhelming too.

Here you’ll find easy ideas for home, family, holidays, routines, organization, seasonal traditions, and the little moments that make everyday life feel special. I love taking the guesswork out of planning, curating, and creating so you can spend less time figuring everything out and more time actually enjoying it.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker, wife, mom, creator, and lifelong lover of practical systems that make life easier. Over time, especially through seasons of change and loss, I’ve become even more intentional about slowing down, being present, and making space for the moments that matter.

My goal with Life Simplified is not to help you do more. It’s to help make the things you want to do feel easier, more doable, and worth enjoying.

Less overwhelm. More living.

Kim Milton, LCSW, CADC

Mental Health + Addiction Therapist in IL + FL

Life Simplified.

Lifestyle Blog for the Busy and Overwhelmed

Skip to content ↓