This is something I see a lot. There’s so many couples out there when one is a minimalist, but the other one has a higher tolerance for clutter. That often means you get some differences of opinions when it comes to the state of the home. It can be frustrating for the minimalist when they …
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Why People Can’t Just Adopt a Baby
I’m writing this post today from a place of sadness. I’ve made it no secret that I’ve wanted another baby over the past couple years but it’s just not seeming possible. I actually really want to adopt, but apparently (despite everything I’ve heard) people can’t just adopt a baby. I had no idea. We turned …
How Minimalism Can Help Your Mental Health
I’m someone who suffers from anxiety and depression. That means positive mental health is really important to me, and I do everything in my power to keep my life in support of this. One of the reasons I decided to get started with minimalism in the first place is after discovering just how much minimalism …
21 Books I’m Reading in 2021
As the world ticks over to yet another year, I have once again not accomplished my reading goal. 2020 easily could have been my year, but the pandemic brought on way too little free time and way too much stress to make reading a priority. That changes this year – here’s the 21 books I’m …
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a New You This Year
Every year most of us sit down and try and hash out some New Year’s Resolutions. Mine are usually the same goals year after year. Sound familiar? This year I’m changing for good, which is why I’ve put together this ultimate guide to become a new you this year. Are you going to join me? …
Online Holiday Shopping Tips
Christmas is right around the corner, and so is holiday gift giving. This year, though, it’s going to look a bit different than years past. With the second wave of COVID hitting most countries this fall, crowded malls and busy toy stores aren’t just stressful; they’re downright irresponsible. Most of the parents I’ve talked to …
The 4 Christmas Gift Rule For Kids
As we start getting ready for the holidays it’s can be tough to plan out exactly what you’re going to get the kids. Plus, it’s so easy for spending to get out of control! What are you supposed to do? With 5 kids I’m always looking for ways to not only save money, but also …
Self Care Tips For Moms Who Never Get a Break
Awe the stay at home mom, the SAHM, laze around in yoga pants, watch daytime soaps eat bon bons, perfectly put together happy all the time kids. You know the typical image everyone pictures when they hear SAHM…. Someone who’d never need self care tips for moms… Well let’s stop that one there and just …
Planning an Uncertain Back to School – 10 Tips
I wish I was writing this telling you that I’m homeschooling my kids for fall of 2021, but I’m not. Instead, I’m planning and uncertain back to school for my kids. Maybe you’re doing the same. Even if you have a plan right now, the uncertainty of our times means that things could change in …
Christmas Themed Chapter Books for Kids
When I was a librarian on of my favourite things to do was create book displays. I was in charge of school aged programming and that meant I pretty much had free reign over the juniors section. Around the holidays I was always surprised at just how many Christmas themed chapter books for kids there …