There’s an awesome Scandinavian expression that says, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes.” I love it. It motivates me to get past the cold or the rain (or more likely for us in Southern California, the…
Every year at Christmas, I clear out the house and spend one evening drinking a little too much prosecco, watching a terrible Hallmark-style Christmas movie, and wrapping gifts. It is something I look forward to all season. It is a…
That are as beautiful as they are earth friendly! For me, one of the more stressful parts of Christmas is the waste. I can’t seem to let go of the feeling that, in order to surprise and delight our children…
Want a suggestion for what to get the WAHM in your life? Here is my gift guide for work-at-home moms. I have been a work at home mom for a while now, working from the couch, from the kitchen table,…
This year our, we are going to focus on memories and tradition and try out a no toy Christmas. Oh…the memories of a living room full of wrapping paper, toys, laughter, and love. So much fun. Two or three hours…
This post is part of my Slow Motherhood Challenge Series. Oh wow. I can’t believe it is over. Thanksgiving is such a whirlwind. With travel and cooking, and friends and family it can all happen in such a blur. Then…
Take a look at my original post on how to thrive as a work-at-home mom, here. You’re working at home. Your kids are asleep (hallelujah!) and you’re sitting down to work. You’ve eliminated all the unnecessary work and have a…
Yes, it is possible to enjoy the holidays as a minimalist. You might enjoy it more… Just the other day, I saw a Christmas Tree. I was driving home from a Halloween party and I saw a Christmas tree, 100…