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Mama, Give Yourself Permission to do Less

I want to tell you a story. I spent most of my life in a hurry. I lived with a plate so full that I had a hard time balancing it all. Straight up, I was doing too much. I was stressed out and spread thin.  Then I had kids. And there’s something about being a mother in …

What I’m Packing in My Simple Beach Bag

I used to dread taking my kids to the pool. It would take me a half hour just to get the bag packed. But these days, I am packing a simplified beach bag and it has made all the difference. Today, I am sharing a quick video of exactly what I am packing in my bag this …

Could Unhappiness Be the Secret to Raising Happy Kids?

We all want our children to be happy. But at the same time we are responsible for raising them to be competent, well-balanced human beings over the long haul. To do this we have to get comfortable with the whole gamut of feelings and emotions expressed by our kids—including unhappiness. So you might be wondering, what does …

How do you handle laundry?

SFP 50: How do you handle laundry?

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I have shared before that I have a daily laundry habit–and it’s amazing. In today’s episode I am answering a question about this and telling you how I make it happen at our house. LINKS: The Simple Families Facebook Group

My Latest Look: Summer Capsule Wardrobe Updates

It’s officially summer and my capsule wardrobe got a few updates this season. When it comes to buying new clothes, I carefully consider each item that I bring into my small wardrobe. When I am searching for new additions, I evaluate each piece. I ask myself if it is versatile, flexible, timeless, and most importantly–comfortable. …

Want to Meet in Person?

We have big changes coming in our family this summer. In June, will be relocating from Dallas, Texas to outside of New York City. I am very proud of my husband as he is taking a new job working in sustainability. We are excited for the change in scenery–but will deeply miss our favorite parts of Texas (i.e. …