If you crave a simple, low-stress lifestyle, then minimalism might be worth exploring. I believe that living life with less stuff equates to living life with more meaning. Less stuff means less to maintain, less to organize, less to clean and tidy, and more time to spend on the most meaningful parts of your life. Minimalism in the home translates to maximizing time spent with friends and family, time spent adventuring, time spent on creative hobbies, and more. Read about actionable ways that you can adopt minimalism in your lifestyle by clicking on the posts below.
I learned very early on in motherhood that the state of our home directly affects the mood of our household. A cluttered and chaotic house inevitably made my family feel more stressed and chaotic. As it turns out, order and routine are the foundation of peace and calm in our home! It quickly became a … Read more
Preparing for a new baby can be SO overwhelming. From birth prep to baby gear to budgeting adjustments, not to mention all of the emotions that come with such a monumental life change… especially if it’s your first baby! The good news is babies don’t actually NEED a ton of stuff (see my minimalist baby … Read more
If you’re like me, you want to provide your little one with the toddler must haves they need to successfully grow, learn and develop at home. At the same time, you still want your home to feel like the calm, attractive, adult-friendly oasis you worked so hard to create before your child was born! After … Read more
When it comes to Christmas tree decorations, I am always drawn to natural, homemade or vintage and antique options. Something about a minimalist Christmas tree decorated with natural Christmas ornaments feels extra cozy and calming to me… and who doesn’t appreciate a little extra calm this time of year? Listed below are a few ideas … Read more
We used to be the family with a giant bin of toddler toys in our living room. The selection primarily represented a mixture of gifted items and hand-me-downs. When it was time to play, we would open the “toy ottoman” and let our son have at it. It didn’t take long for me to grow … Read more
My son just turned one and after surviving the first year, I finally feel like I am in a place where I can offer useful minimalist baby registry suggestions to other new or soon to be new moms. This list is for new moms (or dads!) who want to know what they REALLY need when … Read more
When we purchased our house 2 years ago, the kitchen was the biggest draw-back for us. My husband was disappointed about the electric stove, and neither of us were big fans of the closed-off layout. Both of these drawbacks were of course fixable…. at a cost. Ultimately we knew that this wasn’t going to be … Read more
There are few things more annoying than junk mail. I can’t count the number times I have gone to my mailbox only to pull out pounds of envelopes where EVERY single one was junk. Can anyone else relate? So depressing – not to mention wasteful! I did some research and over the past few months I have been taking steps to … Read more