There are some moments in life that feel like heaven on earth. The particular experiences I’m thinking of can’t be manufactured or demanded, and so they always arrive as a happy surprise. I call…
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It’s that time of year again. Many people begin their spring cleaning rhythms and make their homes sparkling and fresh from top to bottom. I love the idea, but in this season of raising…
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We spent countless hours putting together this guide with the goal of creating the internet’s single most comprehensive resource on simple living. It’s a lot to read in one sitting, so feel free to…
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Big, leafy indoor plants have been all the rage and one of the most popular fads for the past few years. They’re obviously not a new thing, but it seems that every new home…
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In the past month I've been to the dentist 5 times and have lived with a level of tooth pain ranging from constant throbbing to sharp sensitivity. Despite being a twice-a-day brusher and daily…
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In 1910, Theodore Roosevelt gave a speech that would be one of the most renowned moments of his presidency. I’ve read and thought about this quote for some time, always coming back to it…
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Whether you are naturally curious or easily distracted, you’ll probably agree that it can be challenging at times to focus on the normal, everyday tasks that make up life. Every time we start one task,…
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There are some people who seem to live their lives with Rocky Balboa levels of discipline. But from what I can tell, my personal supply of willpower hovers around average… at best. It’s not that…
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It was a mid-winter morning. My full cup of coffee had yet to be sipped. Toys lay strewn all throughout the house, and there I stood– still in my pajamas at 10 am. I…
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I think all parents can agree that parenting isn’t an easy job. If it were, there probably wouldn’t be thousands of books written on the topic. And with so many books, theories, and ideas about…
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Recently, a good friend mentioned how significantly the pandemic had impacted her life. I was a little surprised. We talk often and I couldn’t remember hearing about anyone she knew having a struggle with Covid. But then…
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In my mind, my goals for the future can be quite vivid. The goals are so detailed and the end result so desirable, that my daydreaming becomes identity. I love the destination so much that just…
