Are my kids getting spoiled? (despite my best efforts!)
As we unpacked the van after all of our Easter celebrations last night I felt a little overwhelmed by all that the kids had received. So naturally, I began to compose a note in my head to send to all...
View ArticleReflections on a Saturday afternoon while all of my kids (and husband) are...
That’s me, standing in the wheat field, with my arms raised, warm sun in my face…I feel free, and happy, and joyful and at peace. Ok, so obviously that’s not me…never once has my life looked like this...
View ArticleSimplifying Social Media with Path
As I have worked to cut back, down size, minimize in all areas of my life, there’s still been this thing nagging me with Facebook. I like Facebook…I like how I can keep in touch with friends and family...
View ArticleI bought the Halloween Costumes but Made Dinner…
I bought Halloween costumes for the first time this year. It really isn’t that big of deal…except I swore I would never buy Halloween costumes. I had vowed around the time our first was born to make...
View ArticleSimplifying Christmas: How to (tactfully) opt out of Gift Exchanges
I get it. The conversation is still awkward for me at times even though I have been tactfully opting out of gift exchanges for quite a few years now. And here we were, Thanksgiving with my in-laws and...
View ArticleSimplifying Christmas: Give more gift cards
My goal this year is to really enjoy the Christmas season with my family. Our kids are 6,4, 2 and 1 right now, so Christmas is a BLAST with them. They love every aspect of it: the lights, the cookies,...
View ArticleThe day I unexpectedly became a stay at home mom
I came across this article on Becoming Minimalist the other day: The Completely Achievable Path to Becoming a One-Income Family It reminded me of my own story of becoming a stay at home mom. It’s been...
View ArticleHow we save time & money with wholesale chicken (& you can, too!)
**Note: Chicken is currently on sale for $1.69/lb., this generally happens once or twice per year, but if you are interested, you may need to order soon, it can sell out!** Our littlest guy has been...
View ArticleThe Perfect Christmas Picture + The Cheapest place to order Christmas Cards
We have had an incredibly warm fall here in Minnesota, the type that reminds us why we live here. So two weeks ago it dawned on me that I better try and get a Christmas picture quick before it got too...
View ArticleShould I even bother making a New Year’s resolution this year? 3 resolutions...
I’m guessing when it comes to making and keeping New Year’s resolutions, we’re in the same boat: we’ve failed at more than we’ve achieved…and at the moment, I can’t actually think of any that I’ve...
View ArticleAre my kids getting spoiled? (despite my best efforts!)
As we unpacked the van after all of our Easter celebrations last night I felt a little overwhelmed by all that the kids had received. So naturally, I began to compose a note in my head to send to all...
View ArticleFinances: Why your $5 latte ISN’T the problem
I distinctly remember one day when I worked in radio. It was the new year and we had a financial advisor on the morning show to talk about budgeting. One thing he said has always stuck with me:...
View ArticleReflections on a Saturday afternoon while all of my kids (and husband) are...
That’s me, standing in the wheat field, with my arms raised, warm sun in my face…I feel free, and happy, and joyful and at peace. Ok, so obviously that’s not me…never once has my life looked like...
View ArticleSimplifying Social Media with Path
As I have worked to cut back, down size, minimize in all areas of my life, there’s still been this thing nagging me with Facebook. I like Facebook…I like how I can keep in touch with friends and family...
View ArticleI bought the Halloween Costumes but Made Dinner…
I bought Halloween costumes for the first time this year. It really isn’t that big of deal…except I swore I would never buy Halloween costumes. I had vowed around the time our first was born to make...
View ArticleOur summer: We laughed, we celebrated, we swam, we camp-fired, we vacationed,...
I knew this summer would go fast, they always do. And with my twin sister’s wedding mid-June, a new house to settle into, a garden to tend to, and a much anticipated vacation without kids (our first...
View ArticleHow I’ve Simplified Dinner with an Instant Pot + My Favorite Weeknight Recipes
Since I simplified our kitchen a few years ago, I’ve noticed I cook at home more and find it more enjoyable. But, life is still busy and unpredictable at times, so having quick and easy go-to dinners...
View ArticleHow I Store & Organize Kid’s Clothes
It still strikes me at times, that our problem is excess when the majority of the world lives with so much less. Even my mom never had this problem of WAY too many kid’s clothes. So let’s not be too...
View ArticleReader Question: How do we put a stop to the overwhelming amount of toys that...
Question: I’m a mom of 4 and we are far from minimalists, though it would be a dream to make a move in that direction. We have a ton of family, and they all love to lavish my children with gifts:...
View ArticleMy Third (& Final) Stitch Fix
The goal with my wardrobe is simple: I want it to be thoughtless. I want to walk to my closet in the morning and know within 15 seconds what I’m going to wear for the day. With this said, I still want...
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