Minimalism

The Ultimate Guide To Create A Kid’s Capsule Wardrobe And Simplify Laundry

If you were going on a trip right now, what outfits would you be packing for your kids? If you’re anything like I was, you’ll justify heading to the store for some new shorts because the kids outgrew theirs. Once you get to the store, you’ll be sucked into purchasing a few shirts too. They were too nice to pass up! Or you’ll do tons of laundry before the trip to find the “best outfits” your child owns to pack. Why does packing really take so long? Creating a capsule wardrobe for your kids will be a game changer…

Feeling Overwhelmed With Clutter? 9 Things That Might Be Holding You Back From Decluttering & What To Do About It.

My cluttered home impacted my marriage, friendships and my kids. If you visited my house, it was in decent shape. I was a master at decluttering and cleaning the main living areas of my home in record time before anyone came to my house. It’s only those that went into the basement, closet or bedroom that knew the truth. My goal was to keep you from knowing the truth. To keep you out of the places that were complete chaos. But if you came to my house unannounced, all bets were off…

Using Your Time Well at Home: 5 Ways to Declutter and Pursue Minimalism With Kids

Minimalism works for single people quite well. Typically they sell their belongings, live in a tiny apartment and have lots of opportunities to do the things they enjoy because their stuff doesn’t overpower them. It’s pretty easy for them! They don’t have to deal with nap time, snack time, bickering time, “hangry” time, interruptions, car seats, picking up toys…basically all the demands that come with having children. How then does the idea of minimalism translate to those who do have children…

15 Things a Minimalist Family Doesn't Do - How Many Describe You?

Minimalist families behave a certain way. They have systems in place that they’ve done so many times that they do them on autopilot. They don’t have to waste their valuable time looking for misplaced keys! They’d prefer to spend their time on things that are enjoyable and on things that matter…

Do You Value Toys or Time? A Minimalist Playroom Explored

For most women, the condition of our homes impacts us emotionally. Lots of toys and clutter often sabotage what our homes should be for us...A place where we can be at peace and find rest in the midst of our busy lives. Home should be a place where we feel loved and can joyfully serve our families. It should not be a place where we’re CONSTANTLY “catching up” while bitterness and discontentment swells up inside us…