When you think of a minimalist, what do you see? I picture a single guy in his 30s. He’s got a beard, a man bun, and a bag of granola in his back pocket. He probably made that granola himself, and he probably foraged the ingredients by “living off the land.” He doesn’t have a job, a house, or a family. He lives in a school bus he converted into some sort of weird RV – kinda like Frankenstein but without the monster. Based on this image, I do not want to be a minimalist. (I have nothing against man buns or granola. I just hate school buses.) But what if minimalism is a bit different than what I’m imagining? Definition of minimalism There are many different definitions of minimalism, but I have my own. Minimalism, to me, is getting rid of nonessentials…
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4 Defining Characteristics of a Minimalist Lifestyle
10 Self Care Techniques to Reduce Stress
Before I dive into the good stuff, let me tell you a little story about self care and burnout. Also, fair warning: This post is a little silly, but the techniques are completely serious. Our “Week From Hell” In February 2018, we had three children in our home. Two were older (a boy and a girl between 6 and 8),…
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Marie Kondo Spring Cleaning Week 2: Books
It’s time for week two of the Marie Kondo Spring Cleaning Challenge! {Here are the introduction and Week 1 if you need to catch up.} If you’re not familiar, this challenge is based on Marie Kondo’s books, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Spark Joy. Without further ado, let’s dive in! KonMari Week 1: Clothing UPDATE So, if you follow me on…
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Marie Kondo Spring Cleaning Week 1: Clothing
It’s Monday! It’s also the first day of April, which means it’s time to start the Marie Kondo spring cleaning challenge. {If you missed the challenge introduction, here ya go.} I’m not exaggerating when I say I’m REALLY excited to start this challenge. I actually got a jumpstart on it about a month ago, but I’ve been waiting till now…
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Marie Kondo Spring Cleaning Plan
Do you ever feel like clutter is adding chaos to your life? I feel that way almost daily. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been getting ready for the day, rushing around to get both babies ready, myself ready, diaper bags packed, etc. I start looking for a clean diaper and realize that the diaper basket is empty….
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