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 …
If you know me, you know I am seriously into decluttering. Not only do I want to have a cleaner home, but I also want to instill a family value into my children. I want to teach my kids to buy intentionally. It goes hand-in-hand with decluttering. I want my kids to be able to …
I probably read a few dozen articles online everyday. But each year, only a handful really stop me in my tracks. In 2011, I didn’t even have a baby. I was barely married a year. But I mentally bookmarked an article by Lisa Bloom because even though I didn’t have a daughter, I needed it. In …
Rompers, tunics, leggings, and skirts, oh my. I spent the first 6 months of my daughter’s life struggling to get her clothes organized. But hallelujah, we finally have a system. In this video, I am sharing with you our game-changing solution. Not only is it easier for me to keep straight, but it’s easier for …
We run a tight ship at our house. That makes us creatures of habit: predictable meal schedules, nap routines, bedtime protocols—overall consistent rules and structure for the kids and adults alike. Kids thrive on structure and predictability. I get that. Actually, I couldn’t agree more. But structure and predictability frequently gives me the itch for …