Unlearning capitalism could unravel our entire economy one thread at a time, and it starts within us. But alas, there is still so much to…
How & Why We Practiced Extreme Minimalism for One Month
In preparation for moving, I’ll admit, I went a little crazy. I tried to be proactive this time around and dang it if I didn’t…
Getting Started with Toy Minimalism & Why to Practice it Right Now
Toy Minimalism has positively impacted not only my homemaking, but my natural motherhood as well. I don’t label my myself a minimalist but the simple…
Practicing Minimalism in Motherhood for a Slow and Simple Life
When I became a mother, I wasn’t just becoming the mother of a child, little did I know I was becoming the mother of everything…
Enjoying the Simple, Slow Days of Winter Without Screens
Christmas has passed. Thanksgiving leftovers demolished. The new calendar year is coming. I took the small 13 inch tv out of my kids playroom and…
Being Eco-Friendly & Simple Sustainable Living in Our Daily Lives
Yes, I know, we have all heard if you put citrus in vinegar you can clean with it. I do mention that just to ease…
Why changing with the seasons is the best thing for my mental wellness
Change is good. I don’t care what anyone says. My opinion is that change is GOOD. Just like a deciduous tree we need to shed…
The pressure of motherhood and finding friends in a new place
I have had many friends in my 29 years. From across a number of states. In my maiden days, I traveled as often as I…
Doing All the Things & Doing Absolutely Nothing; How to Allude Seasonal Affective Disorder
The seasons are shifting. Leaves fall whether they want to or not. The trees strip down to bare branches and trunks; revealing everything for the…
Musings on Slow Living and Minimalism; What They Are & How to Incorporate Them into Our Lives
I’m not a minimalist. Nor have I ever claimed to be one. There was a point in my life where I lived with my parents,…