Real-Life Family Minimalism
My big moment hit while watching news footage of Hurricane Harvey – yes, back in 2017. I don’t know what it was about it, but as I watched families sift through their damaged belongings, I…
Family Fire Drills
When I was a little girl, I lived in fear of a house fire destroying our family home. There was even a time when I prepared a small little backpack of my favorite things….
Have you Tried Using a Mommy’s Helper?
What is a Mommy’s Helper? In our experience, a Mommy’s Helper is a responsible young girl who comes to the house for a couple of hours and plays with the kids while Mommy takes some…
Organized Medical Binders for Your Kids
After returning home from the hospital when our first baby was born, I found myself sitting with a stack of papers that needed a home. Some of the paperwork was able to be tossed in…
Three Quick Cleanups to Do Before Visitors Arrive
When I find out someone is getting ready to stop by the house, there are three quick cleanups I do before they arrive. These three tasks take no time, but make all the difference in…
Little Red Window Shutter for Storing Books
I had been on the lookout for an old window shutter. I wanted to use it for storing children’s books of all things! I wasn’t too sure what size I wanted…and I assumed that whatever…