I often feel misunderstood when it comes to gift giving, especially around the holidays. I know that I bring this upon myself and that it isn’t possible for everyone to see my point of view…but have a new way of explaining it that may be helpful! Here are the questions that often come up this […]
DIY Family Photo Ideas on Your Phone (Tips & Poses from a Professional Photographer!)
This year we wanted to try something new: Taking our Family Christmas Photo on our phone. With the awesome cameras that our phones have now, we knew it had to be possible! So we invited our friend Chris Knorr, a professional photographer over to give us his best tips and tricks for DIY family photos. […]
Baby Scrap Boxes: How I Store Baby Keepsakes (Family minimalism tips)
People often ask me how we store baby keepsakes as a minimalist family. My mom had a cedar chest that she kept our baby clothes in. I remember going through it and pulling out the yellowed pieces from when we were little. Hearing the stories about her dressing my twin sister and I in boys’ […]
Our 6 FAVORITE Christmas Minute to Win it Games (All with Dollar Store items!)
During the Christmas season, we’ve been trying to focus a little bit less on gifts and more on just having fun and enjoying quality time together with our friends and family. So we have tested out these Minute To Win It games with our family and we give these we give these 6 games our […]
How to Create a Holiday Budget (when YOU’RE BROKE!!) & Save MONEY!
No one wants to talk about money (or lack thereof!) this time of year, but budgeting for Christmas and the Holidays is important!! One of my favorite lines to save more money during the holiday season is, “We just need to take a break this year.” It implies that it’s not over – it’s not […]
Monday, Oct 4: Basement Declutter Part 2
Today we’re working in our basement again! Last Friday I began by “zoning” the space– I put up signs around the space with different categories of stuff. They included: Seasonal Decor Seasonal Clothing (snowpants & winter coats) Home Decor Camping Stuff And then I worked to move stuff into the correct category. Today, I’m selecting […]