When my kids see me pull out the blender, they immediately start naming colors— "Orange? Purple? Green?" It's code for, "Which smoothie are you making?" More than half of the time, it's my two mainstays: peanut butter banana oat or coconut pineapple. I know you can find an abundance of green …
Nail Down Your Family Vision This Year | at Simple As That
Sometimes at night I lie in the warmth of my bed and feel my thoughts creep up on me with a tightening grip. They should know better than to kick and shove each other during church... We really, like really, need to teach our oldest to tie his shoes. We have so many words to learn before the …
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10 Ways to Make the Most of Winter Weekends as a Family
It's February. Gone are the weekends when our toddler wakes up asking hopefully, expectantly, "Beach? Hike?" And a minute later, "Beach? Hike?" I know, darling girl. I want to get out too. But I'm running dry of ideas—things we can do even when it's cold or rainy—and we're all driving each other …
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Daily Therapeutic Rituals | What Could You Turn into a Much-Loved Ritual?
I use a makeup primer that glides on like butter. It's clear and silky-smooth and a bit expensive, which makes it feel like a luxury. Every morning when I put it on my face, I try to take an extra couple of seconds to just enjoy the feel of it and—as inconsequential as it might sound—to be …
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10 Organization Tips for Moms Who Want to Live More Simply
When people come into our house, they usually comment on how minimal it feels. They tell me they hope our closets are full of all the stuff I stashed away before they arrived. :) I'm not saying that's never the case... I mean, we do live with three wild animals er, kids... But generally, our …
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One of the Most Beautiful Benefits of Simple Living—that No One Is Talking About
What a crooked, scraggly pine tree taught me about living simply and finding joy. I'm thrilled to be over at No Sidebar today sharing a message that I keep learning over and over. Teaser below...! -- The other day as I drove by, something sparkly caught my eye. That scraggly pine tree was proudly …
