When it comes to simplicity, birthday parties can feel anything but simple. We want to give gifts that a kid will love, but we also want it to reflect our values as well. For our family, that means I try to avoid gifting items to others families that could potentially turn into clutter. I love …

Kids grow like weeds. That means most kids need wardrobe updates each season–which makes a capsule wardrobe a natural fit. I have previously written my “dos and don’ts” for building a capsule wardrobe for kids [read it here]. Today, I am here to give you an update on what my 2-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son …

I am not a fashionista. So three years ago when a good friend told me she was following a fashion blogger who explained how to start a capsule wardrobe, I rolled my eyes and mentally checked out of the conversation. Me? Read a fashion blog? What is a capsule wardrobe anyways? No thanks.  But soon after, …

Minimalism with kids. You might think it is an oxymoron.  Have you ever wondered why you walk into certain rooms or homes and feel immediately overwhelmed or instantly at peace? There’s a reason your mood can change when you enter a room, and it’s probably not what you think. It’s about your stuff. If you …

One of the most common questions I hear from parents? How do I transition from a crib to a bed? So today I want to explain how I did it with my own children and my recommendations for how to make it happen. There are many parents and professionals that believe you should keep your child …

Admit it. You have probably awaken in the middle of the night to add something to your to-do list. I know I have. My to-do list was starting to haunt me. It was weighing down my mental load—never-ending and seemed to grow by the minute. Tackling the to-do list felt futile on any given day. …