Working through relational expectations during the holidays can be a challenge. Being proactive in starting conversations helps in working through potential roadblocks to simplifying. Expectations with gifts Whether or not we realize it, we all have expectations during the holidays. Our experiences from years past cause us to anticipate what will happen in the coming…
This past weekend, records were set. Black Friday digital revenue was the highest in history at 6.22 billion dollars. Cyber Monday is on track to close out with around 7.8 billion dollars. (USA Today). Clearly, most of us are not trying to change gift giving by scaling back this year. People are spending boatloads of…
So you’ve decided to declutter, but where do you start? There are different methods for decluttering. I’ll discuss some of them to help you come up with a game plan for getting your whole house decluttered. Where to start? When you are overwhelmed with the amount of stuff in your house, the most challenging part can…
How would things be different if this year you focused on simplifying the holidays? Does that sound like it would be a weight off your shoulders or does the thought scare you a little bit? Simplifying the holidays I’ve loved Christmas since I was a small child. I’m very attached to my traditions and really…
This past year I discovered and implemented some ways to simplify meal planning in our home. Turns out these kids want to keep eating…three times a day even. It can be a real pain sometimes. However, there are ways to bring joy back to meal planning. 4 Ways I Simplify Meal Planning: Trade with a…
Have you heard of the Buy Nothing Project? A couple of years ago, a few different friends mentioned their local Buy Nothing Facebook groups. At the time, I had no idea what it was so I did some research. Through joining, I have discovered various ways that my Buy Nothing group helps me simplify my…
Have you ever wondered how to help kids who struggle with decluttering? If not, you are fortunate. However, I’m guessing I am not the only person to start out on a decluttering journey with not everyone in my house on board. As I am working through this with my kids, I have figured out a…
When was the last time you went on a retreat? I had not been on a retreat since I was in college. For many moms, myself included, it is hard to take the time for self-care. However, I was able to go on a retreat and learned about self-care, solitude, and community. Shortly after we…
How often do you receive gifts you don’t want? If it happens fairly often, let me offer you these simple tips on how to get gifts you want. May is a month of celebrations in my house. My birthday and Mother’s Day are both in May and sometimes my birthday falls on mother’s day and…
Hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”) has become a buzzword in the last couple of years. If you haven’t heard of hygge, then let me fill you in on the quick definition of what it is. Hygge is a Danish word that encompasses the idea of being cozy and content. What does hygge look like? An example…
