Last year I made the switch to a small wardrobe. Since that time I have been increasingly careful about selecting the pieces that I add to it. I want the new additions to be durable, timeless, and versatile. I also want to invest my money in companies that are socially responsible. Which is one of …
The bigger the better. The more the merrier. Decorating for the holidays is steeped in tradition. In the past year my family has been digging deeper into the idea of minimalism. Therefore, I find myself exploring what that means for decorating our home for the holidays–because if it’s not beautiful or useful I want it …
Every family in America can use a little extra fresh air this year. Prior to becoming parents, my husband and I loved to be outdoors and travel. Now life includes a baby and a toddler. Therefore, it’s more challenging to manage great adventures–so we have to get creative. When it comes to playing outside with young kids I like to …
I don’t let my kids pick out their own gifts. You might be thinking I am the #meanestmomever. But I’m not. Here’s why. I have had a long battle with clutter. I have a history of buying things I don’t need and keeping them around for far too long. I am teaching my children to do life differently. …
My toddler is also my sous chef. The truth is, having him prepare dinner with me is easier than having him hang on my leg. Not only can toddlers be helpful, but they can also learn a whole lot in the kitchen. Research shows that toddlers learn best through incidental learning. Incidental learning is learning that happens naturally in …
What we are eating: Love Grown Cereal I prefer my kid not to eat cereal for breakfast, but he loves it SO.SO.much. I buy a box or two a month and it makes him impossibly happy. We found this new cerealmade out of beans. It has an astronaut on the front and it’s good. #winning What we …