The Mumgaard family’s move from southwest Omaha to Dundee in the fall of 2012 was about a lot more than a change of scenery. It was a lifestyle change that has allowed them to focus only on what they need.
“Conscious living,” as Kathleen Mumgaard refers to it, meant giving up a three-car garage, 4,700-square-foot West Bay Woods home with ample storage and a large deck. But the family hasn’t missed a beat.
“How does a woman have seven strainers? I only kept the two that I use,” says Mumgaard.
The real estate agent felt the same way about most of her wardrobe, as well as boxes upon boxes of items that were given away.
Beyond their “stuff” is the family of four’s smaller carbon footprint. They are saving about $350 per month on utility bills thanks, in part, to their 3,050-square-foot home’s abundant natural light. “I can go a whole day without turning on the lights,” Kathleen says.
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