Transitioning into the role of stay-at-home-mom was one of the toughest “job changes” I’ve made. After our second daughter was born, I stopped working my home health job to be…
Over the last year, I’ve realized living with less has transformed more than just the feel of our home. What started out as an experiment to bring less stress and…
I stood in the kitchen last week scrubbing food remnants off small ceramic plates. How long have I been standing here doing this? I asked myself. The question sounded too…
With “shelter in place” orders popping up around the country, many people are spending more time than usual at home. Much more time. More time in our homes means more…
People have been asking us lately what it’s like for a family of four “sheltering in place” in a 1,000-square-foot apartment. Do you go stir crazy? Do you have enough…
A couple weeks ago I received some parenting advice that’s created a new sense of calm in our household. It’d been a week full of joys, but stressors too. My…
Disclaimer: The problem I discuss below (overspending on food) is very much a first world problem. The problem many others face is food shortage and real hunger. By working to…
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…
In mid-October, I myself falling into a frustrating pattern in front of my wardrobe. The weather was getting colder, and I was feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in my closet.…
Want to start the New Year with a decluttered home? The thought of decluttering can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to start. But it doesn’t have to…