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Build Stronger Relationships: Five Ways to be More Present to Loved Ones
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Build Stronger Relationships: Five Ways to be More Present to Loved Ones

  • Posted on February 25, 2020February 26, 2020
  • by Julia Ubbenga

My favorite benefit of living a minimalist lifestyle is more quality time with loved ones. Yes, quality time is my love language, so it makes sense that I’d be a…

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The pre-holiday purge: Why decluttering now will lead to a better holiday season.
  • Family Life

The pre-holiday purge: Why decluttering now will lead to a better holiday season.

  • Posted on October 15, 2019October 16, 2019
  • by Julia Ubbenga

It’s only mid October, but the holidays keep popping into mind. The travel plans, the Christmas shopping budget, and what to do with all the new things that loved ones…

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Could your Child be Highly Sensitive? Ours is and it’s Changed How We Parent
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Could your Child be Highly Sensitive? Ours is and it’s Changed How We Parent

  • Posted on September 14, 2019September 21, 2019
  • by Julia Ubbenga

Parenting our five-year-old daughter has taught me to rethink a lot of conventional parenting advice. Over the past five years, I’ve done away with time outs (stick with me, I…

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Why Travel Builds Healthier, Stronger, and Happier Families
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Why Travel Builds Healthier, Stronger, and Happier Families

  • Posted on August 25, 2019August 25, 2019
  • by Julia Ubbenga

I sat in a Southwest plane, looking down over puffy white clouds and shadow dusted mountains. We’re probably over Colorado by now, I thought. The view was extraordinarily beautiful. I…

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7 Reasons Why We Love Apartment Living (And Think You Will Too)
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7 Reasons Why We Love Apartment Living (And Think You Will Too)

  • Posted on July 20, 2019June 18, 2022
  • by Julia Ubbenga

Lately I’ve been happily fielding a not-so-surprising question: “Why are you raising your family in a 1,000-square-foot apartment?” Well, actually, the question usually sounds more like, “Aren’t you looking for…

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Why Using Intentional Feedback and Skipping the “Good Job!” Matters
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Why Using Intentional Feedback and Skipping the “Good Job!” Matters

  • Posted on May 27, 2019May 28, 2019
  • by Julia Ubbenga

Our 18 month old gripped a wooden horse piece, sliding it around her farm puzzle with great effort until it finally fell in place. “Good job!” I said, enthusiastically. She…

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How to regain balance and avoid burnout
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How to regain balance and avoid burnout

  • Posted on April 15, 2019April 17, 2019
  • by Julia Ubbenga

Today I found myself feeling stuck. I was focusing on things that, to me, don’t matter the most. I’d been sick last week with an ear and sinus infection. While…

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Simple family dinners bring more connection
  • Family Life

Simple family dinners bring more connection

  • Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019
  • by Julia Ubbenga

I’ve been inspired recently to bring the ideas of simplicity and routine to mealtime.   Finding a meal that all four of us will eat at a family dinner has…

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Bacon Brings us Together
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Bacon Brings us Together

  • Posted on November 10, 2018December 1, 2018
  • by Julia Ubbenga

Transitioning into the weekend can be a bit bumpy for our family at times. After five days of consistent morning movements, the feel at home is suddenly different. It’s slower.…

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