In 2018 I’m looking forward to making time to do the things that are life giving to me. From trying out a few new recipes to making items with my hands, I’m taking a goal-a-month approach to help me embrace a more creative and conscious year. The motivation is high right now and I’m hoping […]
Tag: simple living
Let me be the first to admit that I am far from living a zero waste lifestyle. There are plenty of plastic free habits I would like to adopt but haven’t quite succeeded in. Grocery shopping has been one of the easiest ways we’ve been able to reduce the amount of garbage we toss out, has helped us make healthier choices and saved […]
Jeff and I have relied on self employment, contract and freelance income for years, which has caused us to take a more cautious approach to our finances and spending. About 1 year into our marriage we set a goal to move and as a result we came up with a “no spend” challenge to help us save up […]
As I attempt to navigate motherhood and avoid making any more purchases than neccesary, I’ve become a hacker. I hack furniture, clothing, technology, you name it – to get a bit more use out of what I already have. These little tricks have served me well so far. 1. CHANGING TABLE: One of our bathrooms has […]
On May 3rd I was invited to be on an episode of the God & Me podcast to talk about simple living and minimalism. Any form of public speaking makes me a bit nervous but I really enjoyed trying to articulate my thoughts about how my husband and I have used simplicity and minimalism as a […]
I’m design-minded but beyond just enjoying aesthetics I try to find opportunities to bring together my appreciation for pretty things and the sustainability of a good upcycle. I also REALLY love making things with my hands so anytime I have the opportunity to get the slightest bit crafty I try to take full advantage. I’ve found […]
Despite being a place for cleaning products, the cabinet space under the kitchen and bathroom sinks was easily one of our more messy spaces. With a mobile and curious baby in the house I want to minimize the amount of chemicals we’re using to make for a safer home environment. It’s also a bit annoying having to rummage around to find […]