Family Cloth?! Yup, Reusable Toilet Paper is a Real Thing. Get the lowdown here on how to get started, tips, and FAQs. Originally published February 2014 || Last updated March 2020 to reflect the fact that I no longer use family cloth in my current day-to-day, but wouldn't mind … [Read more...] about How to Get Started with Family Cloth (Yup, Reusable Toilet Paper is a Real Thing)
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5 Ways to Invite Silence into Your Day
How to find peace and silence in the everyday chaos: 5 tips to make it happen! It was dinner time and I was overwhelmed. We’d been running around like crazy for the past four days and my to-do list sat neglected and growing ever longer. This was my first evening free in a while and … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Invite Silence into Your Day
5 Simple Tips to Improve Family Communication
By Grace of Heartful Habits Communication is vital to healthy relationships. No one is a mind reader, so we each have to be willing and able to express our needs, desires, and experiences. However, talking with our family members can feel particularly frustrating because we are so … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Tips to Improve Family Communication
7 Ways to Embrace Minimalism in Your Online Life (without Ditching it Altogether!)
I’ve discovered the secret to peace and happiness. For real. This is not a joke. This life hack just might be what you need to: eliminate stress spend more time with your kids stop comparing yourself to others get started on that hobby you’re interested in finish the … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Embrace Minimalism in Your Online Life (without Ditching it Altogether!)
10 Ways to Create Hygge this Winter
By Katie Mae Stanley, Contributing Writer "Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire (and hygge!) is so delightful." Winter has settled in and taken up residence for those of us in the northern hemisphere. White Christmas was fine and dandy a month ago. Now you find yourself … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Create Hygge this Winter
Why International Travel with Kids is Worth It (And How to Keep it Simple)
By Erin Long, contributing writer My daughter’s ticket was kicked off our flight. My son’s bag would arrive a day late. My toddler was sick. Like, really sick. My husband and I had dealt with more meltdowns than we could count. Everyone was exhausted. And that was all before we … [Read more...] about Why International Travel with Kids is Worth It (And How to Keep it Simple)
6 Ways I’m Trying to Bring Back the Village
By Andrea Vandiver, Contributing Writer I grew up in a peculiar kind of community. It wasn’t just a friendly neighbourhood or a close-knit church. It was a village. It was a culture. It was awesome. I’ve moved away and have a different life now, but I still crave some of the … [Read more...] about 6 Ways I’m Trying to Bring Back the Village
Why We Eat Our Family Dinner by Candlelight Every Night
Four years ago, we were deep in the trenches of young family life. We had a spirited baby, a spirited toddler, and a spirited preschooler. (Are you sensing a theme? Ha!) We had an awesome and loving household with a pretty good rhythm, except for one thing... Despite our despairing … [Read more...] about Why We Eat Our Family Dinner by Candlelight Every Night
5 Things to Buy at Thrift Stores (And 5 Things to Avoid)
Contributed by Cheyenne Bell If you've known me for more than five minutes, you know that I LOVE discovering awesome things to buy at thrift stores. Like, I'm obsessed with thrift stores, antique stores, junk stores...you name it, if it has something to do with shopping for used … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Buy at Thrift Stores (And 5 Things to Avoid)