One way we can work to prevent entitlement in kids is by instilling gratitude and thankfulness. Crafts and activities are a great way to introduce your children to gratitude. I compiled a list of 10 simple ways to practice gratitude with your kids. 10 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude With Your Kids: 1. Make a…
Inside: Looking for the best creative toys that will actually inspire imaginative play? Here are 25 toys that will develop creativity and inspire open-ended play. I often advocate for experiences over toys. In part because most kids already have far more toys than they need. However, I’m often asked which toys are the best to…
If you want to live a successful life, you need to be brave and persistent. Success can be defined however you want it to be. If you want to grow and accomplish anything, you have to push past your fears and not give up. Learning to Be Brave and Persistent I want to share with…
Inside: Learn what emotional clutter is, how it’s often tied to physical clutter, and how to let it go. Emotional clutter isn’t something that’s talked about much. It’s easier to focus on the physical items in our homes that we can see. However, the feelings we hold on to impact every area of our lives…
I recently finished reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to change their habits (and who doesn’t??). In it, you’ll learn how simple Atomic Habits create big results. Atomic habits are small changes that together cause a large impact. When you slightly improve various aspects of your life…
Today The Simplicity Habit turned one! Here are some lessons I have learned in the first year of blogging. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of the journey this past year. Lessons learned in the first year of blogging: The success stories you hear about are the exception It’s a marathon, not a…
Let’s talk about gift ideas for moms who don’t like gifts. Mother’s day is right around the corner. If you’re stumped what to get the mom in your life, I hope some of these suggestions help you. Love languages If you’ve never read The 5 Love Languages, I recommend buying it or checking it out…
Dwelling by Melissa Michaels (of The Inspired Room) will make you see self-care differently. Self-care or self-love have become buzzwords lately. Most people seem to agree that self-care is important, but there are very different definitions of what it should look like. After reading Dwelling you’ll see self-care differently. If you’ve seen my favorite books…
Life gets busy but with 12 easy ways to slow down today, you can relax and enjoy moments in the day. Relaxing is part of being present in your life and living intentionally. Often I find myself rushing through the day. By the day’s end, it all feels like a blur and I can barely…
Saturday I woke up feeling bleh. Nothing was really wrong, but the house was messier than I’d like, the kids were arguing, and I didn’t get enough sleep the night before. It’s not easy to choose to be grateful every day. Some days are just bleh and others are downright tough. But there is always…
