Our Fave Minimalist and Clutter-Free Kid Gift Ideas
I say these gifts are clutter-free because they are something that we USE and enjoy – and we have decluttered the other stuff. But to some people, these gifts are … Read more
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How to transition to a minimalist family Christmas
This past month one of my dreams came true. My nerd colours are gonna shine through when I tell you about this. The colours you will see are white and … Read more
15 Practical Tips for Moms to GET STUFF DONE
Years ago I was standing in my cluttered basement [Related: Basement Before and After]. As I was standing around boxes and piles of thoughtless purchases and random items I had … Read more
Hygge vs Minimalism
What is hygge? My bestie recently remodelled her kitchen and moved some furniture in her living room. I plunked down on her couch and shouted ‘your couch is hygge now!‘ … Read more
Home Made Lovely (book review)
This week I read the book Home Made Lovely by Shannon Acheson , creator of the Home Made Lovely site This book was right up my alley as I’ve been … Read more
How Minimalism Changed My Motherhood, Marriage, Homemaking and Life
I happened upon ‘minimalism’ by accident. I didn’t even really know it was an option. I grew up in a home filled with stuff. Boxes of photos and books, piles … Read more
How Simplifying Your Home Can Teach You Who You Are
There are a lot of views on what minimalism is. Some people think it is a disappointing form of depriving yourself of ‘stuff’, and shopping, and having things that you … Read more
7 steps to help your kids play with their toys (rather than just buying more)
Today, we’re going to talk about how to get your kids to play with their toys. About a week ago, our whole family gathered around my computer in my office, … Read more
How to do the chores you constantly avoid
How I life coached myself to do the dishes It is one thing to be tidy, it is another to keep up on chores. Most of my adult life … Read more
Handling kid chores without losing your mom sanity
I was asked to share some advice on getting kids to do chores. I’m gonna talk about allowance and chore charts and tips that have worked for us. BUT, before … Read more