How I Found My “Summer Break”

Remember when we were kids, and the end of May was always filled with impatience and excitement? Remember why?

I do.

SUMMER BREAK!

Three solid months of swimming, playing outside until the fireflies began to blink, bonfires, bike riding up and down the street, rarely wearing shoes, and most of all– NO SCHOOL! Continue reading “How I Found My “Summer Break””

Top Five Favorite Posts In 2017

You guys. I am blown away by how much this tiny blog has grown this year, and most of that is attributed to YOU!!! 

Thank you for checking out my posts, commenting, liking, and sharing. It means a great deal to this often frazzled mama.

So, to wrap up this wonderful year of 2017, here are the top five most viewed posts from the past twelve months:

4 Things I Learned From My No Spending Month

4 Things

 

What You Can See…When the Clutter Is Gone

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15 Ideas for Letter Writing

15 Ideas

 

The Forgotten Gift: Letters

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What to Give When They Don’t Want Stuff

What to Give

 

Thank you again! Excited to see what the new year brings!!!

10 Minimalist Gifts For Kids

Kids and toys.

I don’t know about you guys, but more than once a year I feel as though we are drowning in toys….half of which our kids don’t play with!

Sometimes, they just don’t need anymore toys. So what gift options are you left with when holidays and birthdays roll around? Continue reading “10 Minimalist Gifts For Kids”

10 Minimalist Gifts for Families

Christmas is coming people!! Can you believe that it’s December already? Because I can’t…. (cue the fast chugging of chai tea)

I don’t know about you, but each year I find myself more and more drawn to minimalistic ideas for gifts.

Gifts that don’t leave so much clutter behind. Gifts that are meant to be used, instead of stored after one month.

But what does that look like?

I’m glad you asked, because I’ve been putting together a few themed lists that hopefully will help you out! (so stay tuned for more!) Continue reading “10 Minimalist Gifts for Families”

4 Things I Learned From My No Spending Month

February was my very first, officially titled, No Spending Month. I had never taken on this specific challenge before, and on Feb 1st, was excited to tackle it and see what I would learn.  Continue reading “4 Things I Learned From My No Spending Month”

What You Can See…When the Clutter Is Gone

 

A row of tiny, shiny rubber rain boots. The lyrics of a song that bring back memories of anticipation and romance. The way light pours through old, decrepit windows. A gallery wall of creativity. A hallway, that, although not decorated or changed at all, happens to be one of my favorite rooms in this rental.  Continue reading “What You Can See…When the Clutter Is Gone”

What to Give When They Don’t Want Stuff 

Christmas is coming!

Like most families, we’re making plans and collecting gift ideas. 

It’s a wonderful, joyful experience to give someone a gift-especially if you know it’s something that would truly make them smile.

But what do you give a loved one when they really aren’t too keen on “stuff”….AND you’re not too keen on only giving gift cards? 

Continue reading “What to Give When They Don’t Want Stuff “