I recently asked my daughter what her favorite part of the holidays is, and she surprised me with her answer. She said, “Because everyone’s happiness level finally matches how I always feel!” If you knew her personally, you would know that is about right. She is a happy person, bubbly and always excited about something! […]
Simple Thanksgiving and Holiday Seasons
Most likely no one has ever said, “make your holidays as rushed, stressed and complicated as possible”, yet we do. This year, beginning with Thanksgiving, I am creating simple, enjoyable meals and holiday traditions with a focus on connecting with those I love. With Thanksgiving tomorrow, and the kids out of school starting today, […]
5 Ways To Declutter Your Holidays
With Thanksgiving almost a full week away and Christmas over a month, there is still time to do some holiday ‘decluttering’ for minimal stress and maximum enjoyment this season. Decluttering doesn’t have to be limited to physical ‘stuff’ we own, but can and should include all areas of life, especially holidays when stress can […]
Eleventh Day of Minimalist Christmas-Moderation and Chocolate Peppermint Pudding
In my everyday life, I try to apply the principle of moderation in most areas. I try to get a moderate amount of sleep, eat a moderate amount of food, drink a moderate amount of water and exercise a moderate amount of time. During the holidays, all of a sudden it is acceptable to overindulge […]
Sixth Day Minimalist Christmas-Helping Children Transition to A Simpler Christmas
If you have recently committed to a simpler holiday season, and have children who are used to piles of presents under the tree, overstuffed stockings and more food than could ever be eaten in one day, simplifying Christmas may come as a bit of a challenge. If you’re lucky enough that your children are under […]
Fifth Day of Minimalist Christmas-Letting Go of Traditions
When I was a child, we had a ‘special plate’. Anytime any of my siblings, parents, or myself accomplished something extraordinary, or, if it was our birthday, we got to eat on that plate. The plate became a symbol of what we had accomplished, of how special we were. What I’ve noticed since growing up […]
A Gift For You: 12 Days Of A Minimalist Christmas
This Christmas season, join me during the 12 Days of Minimalist Christmas, a special 12 day email series designed to help you keep a simple focus on the true meaning of this holiday season. December 13th through the 24th you will receive one email a day from me filled with a simple idea, thought or […]
Embrace A Minimalist Christmas Spirit With These Gift Ideas
With Thanksgiving here this week, we all know it brings with it the beginning of the frenzied Christmas shopping season, starting Thanksgiving Day and only increasing on Black Friday with all the ‘deals’ and ‘must haves’ stores advertise. While I truly enjoy giving people gifts and I appreciate the idea behind gift giving, our culture […]