When it comes to children’s books I have hoarding tendencies. But I have recently started to question if we have too many books in our house. Our kids love to read. I love to read to them. However I will tell you first hand that too many books turn into clutter. When young children have access to a surplus …
Since becoming a mother, I have desperately wanted to keep a record. For years I intended to start keeping a journal. It hasn’t happened yet. I hoped to put together those “easy-to-make” photo books to chronicle these precious times with young children. Yet 16,433 photos sit on my computer waiting to be organized and appreciated. Between snuggling babies and soaking …
Potty training can be anything but simple. It’s a messy yet exciting milestone at the same time. If it’s your first time, you will find that a quick Amazon search for “potty training” turns up 15,623 products. These products range from sticker charts to an Elmo potty, training pants, pull-ups, plenty of cleaning supplies, board books. For …
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You don’t need a separate play room for your kids–having the toys in the living space has it’s advantages. In today’s episodes, I will discuss what to keep in mind when combining the living space and the playing space. Show Notes/Links: Our Minimalist Play Room (Video Tour) The Toy Detox How to Declutter the Toys
Several nights a week my husband gets home later than he promises. He tells me that he will be home at 6:30pm. But at 6:45pm he’s still not here. I call his cell phone and it goes to voicemail. Which in my head means I am pretty sure he was in a car accident. He’s probably …
Welcoming your baby into a simple, clutter-free space is a gift. During a time where life is full of physical and emotional changes–the last thing you need is to be tripping over an unused baby swing that you bought just in case you might need it. As an American, I am blessed with choices. When it …