170. Planning the Day (reactive vs proactive, tools and approaches I use)

Planning the day can be an overwhelming chore that you are constantly behind in. Sticking to that plan can be frustrating and seem impossible. I want to share a few ways that I keep myself on track and having a proactive day, rather than a reactive day.    Products recommended here may include referral links … Read more

What I Ate During the Whole 30 (whole30 meal ideas)

meal list for the whole 30 month

I recently did the whole 30 challenge. That is, no sugar, dairy, gluten, grains, legumes, peanuts, soy, or alcohol for 30 days. So you basically eat avocado, drink coffee and snack on your tears all month….just joking…..mostly.  I am so grateful I did the whole 30, it taught me a lot. During the process though, … Read more

A Simple Hack to Make Meal Planning Easy

Although this blog is centred on minimalism and intentional living, I have shared a lot of thoughts on meal planning. Why? Because meal planning makes life easier! Ever since we had kids, I have relied on meal planning to be a way to manage my life. Before kids, it was a lot of smoothies and … Read more

Passing On These Family Meals (Gluten & Dairy Free) #fiveonfriday

five on friday post

It was something that was learned at home. Watching competent hands dance around the kitchen, tossing about ingredients and measurements that have been memorized by how they feel at the fingertips. Kitchen secrets that get passed down in writing and in watching. I remember my mom’s pantry stuffed with boxes, they were full of the tattered … Read more

Four Tips to Meal Plan Like A Boss

Back in January, I wanted to simplify everything, including how we did grocery shopping. Actually, I wanted the perfect grocery shopping scenario: cheaper food, better food, shop less often, and probably with childcare included. I’m pretty sure I saw it on Pinterest or something….some mom happily shopping for well-priced paleo foods, with happy kids who don’t act … Read more