For many people gift-giving is a big part of Christmas, and we want to give you some minimalist gift ideas for all price ranges, starting at just a few dollars! My twin sister Diana and I are complete opposites when it comes to gifts. She is a gift person and loves everything about Christmas — […]
FALL GUEST SERIES! Every Wednesday on Facebook Live
We are kicking off a fun guest series on Facebook Live every Wednesday until Christmas on our Minimal Mom Facebook page! We hope you are able to join us! If you don’t have Facebook that’s okay — we’ll post the replays here so you can still follow along!! :) Joshua Becker — Becoming Minimalist Wednesday, […]
How to DECIDE ONCE when Decluttering! (with printable guide!)
We usually start with really good intentions when we go to declutter. And then two decisions in we start to question ourselves: “But what if I need this someday?” “What if I regret getting rid of it?” “What if someone else in the house will miss it?” “What if I have to pay money to […]
How to SIMPLIFY Christmas (with family who don’t want to!)
Most of us want to simplify Christmas, but we hesitate because we know everyone in our family won’t agree. Still, it’s so important to push past our fear and have these (sometimes) tough conversations about holiday gifts & get-togethers!! A few years ago we had just finished a Christmas celebration and gift exchange, and as […]
A new way to look at Christmas gifts! (More meaningful, less excessive ;)
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. […]