We know the name of every pet in our neighborhood. (The bunnies down the street are practically celebrities around here.) The local grocery clerks notice when our kids get haircuts. The UPS guy, whom my kids revere on a Santa Claus level, talks to them by name every time we see him. Our best …
Detangling Productivity and Self-Worth | At No Sidebar
The desire to keep moving and tending and serving is in my blood. Passed down from both sides of the family that valued hard work. Sometimes when my husband comes home from work to find me lying down on the job (probably with three wild banshees whooping and hollering around me), I feel this …
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Live a Different Way: Reduce Noise & Distraction with These 10 Tips
"Mom?" he said, his bright green eyes looking into my pale blue ones. "Can we go to the park with the triple slides today?" My stomach dropped as my mind immediately went to the calendar I keep catalogued there. Our week was full... well-child checks, work-related appointments and meetings—oh and I …
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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 …
My Hopes for the New Year—For You and For Me
The place was fuller than usual, so I couldn't take my favorite seat in the corner, facing the window. I sat in the middle of the bustling coffee shop, Christmas songs and easy conversation filling the room. Over the top of my laptop, I watched a 96-year-old woman sit with an un-cracked newspaper …
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