Meal planning is such an awesome way to save money, reduce stress, and eat healthier meals! But what do you do when you don’t have time to meal plan? When life is crazy it’s so easy to mindlessly throw things into your cart, or rely on take out – leaving you with an empty wallet and…
Category: Simplify
Simple Ways to Heat Food Without a Microwave
Have you ever wondered how to heat food without a microwave? I totally have! Microwaves are just so convenient. But there’s still so much controversy over whether or not they destroy nutrients. And the better quality models are pretty expensive. They also take up a good deal of my precious counter space. So last year, when our microwave bit…
The Secret to Living Well in a Small House
Oh, the joys and challenges of small house living! In the past decade we’ve lived in (and ran businesses out of) two smaller homes (1100 feet or less) that had minimal built-in storage. We also spent several months living with our two small kids in a 26 foot camper. I haven’t always loved it –…
How to Easily Switch Out Kid’s Clothes In Just One Afternoon
Yesterday we finally tackled our spring kids seasonal clothing switch. I’m a minimalist at heart, so sorting through piles of clothing can leave me close to tears rather quickly. This time, though, we powered through with a few new ‘rules’ to help cut the overwhelm, and got it done in just one afternoon! Planning made all…
Our Family’s Journey Towards Minimalism
What do you think of when you hear the word minimalism? I have been wanting to share our journey towards minimalism for a while now, but I’ve hesitated. I’ve questioned – What makes someone a minimalist? Am I minimalist enough? We definitely own more than 100 items, and I have (slightly) more than 2 pairs of…