Summer on Purpose, with older kids
Summer changes each season as the kids get older. We went from planned out days of park dates, crafts and sprinklers in the yard…. to dropping them at the pool each…
Marmot Girl Summer
I don’t need a Hot Girl Summer. I need a Marmot Girl Summer The marmot, nature’s chubby lil sun-basker, knows how to set personal boundaries. They alternate between total relaxation…
How to actually slow down in your daily life
Go Slow to Go Far “Go slow to go far” is a quote I heard from a co-worker, about working in communities with communities. It is about taking time to…
Minimalism, ten years later update
It is just over ten years since I decided to declutter the house for my family of five. I had just read the Joy of Less, and it was like…
Boundaries and Burning Out in Motherhood
This post is about boundaries and the burnt-out Mom. This isn’t about the boundaries we need to set with parents, or at work, or with that one friend who only…
26 Minimalist, Intentional Living and Mindful Consumption Terms Defined
If you are new to minimalism or just want a refresher on some of the key concepts and mindsets, I put together this list of terms and definitions all around…
Refining the mom office (paying attention to how you feel in your space)
When I started ‘blogging’ I was working on a laptop in the kitchen or at a local coffee shop. As writing online turned into podcasting, then coaching, and then counselling,…
Giving our kids more autonomy (and why it is hard)
Welcome to Simple on Purpose! I am Shawna, mom of three kids and counsellor. I aim to help you simplify your home, heart and life – remove the distractions –…
Enjoying your life, an act of rebellion
One concept I love to bring into ‘life on purpose’ is the idea of simple pleasures I’ve shared on this over the years and would also share my current simple…
Life is too short, life is too long
People always say life is short and follow it up with some positive affirmation to override any current negativity, doubts or distractions. But I think that ‘life is too…