Packing a lunchbox for Homeschool Co-Op day is a challenge in itself, but add in a picky eater and it’s just frustrating! Here’s how I streamlined our system for simple school day lunches. Our family joined a homeschool co-op last year when my daughter started preschool. I was so excited to be learning with other […]
Smart Farmer Game Review || Sparking Problem Solving & Thinking Skills
Encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking in young children in the form of games makes learning fun and challenging at the same time. Here’s what our family thinks about the Smart Farmer thinking skills game. We’re big fans of the SmartGames line. With hands-on challenges ranging from easy to difficult, and bridging various age and skill […]
Planning Your Homeschool Year When Your Child Doesn’t Fit the Academic Mold
Back to school when your child doesn’t fit just one level of learning… Oh no, what do you do?! Here’s why you shouldn’t worry, what you can do to customize education, and how we plan for the future but homeschool today! When my daughter turned 2, I had grand ideas of how I was going […]
Feather the Owl Kid’s Diffuser by Young Living || Demo & Review
Aromatherapy for kids is one of my biggest passions, and today I’m bringing you a review and full demo of my new favorite kids’ diffuser–Feather the Owl! As a minimalist, I appreciate multi-purpose items that serve our family and also add incredible value to our lives. Feather the owl meets my criteria for a multi-purpose, […]
Simple Summer Learning || Hands-On Experiences for Homegrown Preschoolers
For many, summer is when family life speeds up. We’ve chosen to do the opposite and slow down, but that doesn’t mean learning and fun stop! Here are some simple activities our family has enjoyed with our preschooler at home! Crafting a slow, simple summer starts with intentionality, but I think it’s well worth it […]
The Life-Changing Lesson I Learned from Minimizing My Shoes
A few weeks ago I got the urge to minimize my shoes. I had no idea that I’d also be hit with some important life lessons or that it was the start of a massive decluttering snowball. There was nothing special about that morning. I just wanted to get rid of the shoe bin by […]
What It Really Looks Like to Let Go of My Ideal Self
So you want to say goodbye to your “ideal self” and embrace who you truly are. But what does that actually look like? Let’s walk through it together! I’ve spent the last five years minimizing and simplifying my house. And while I’ve had two garage sales, sold hundreds of things and donated thousands of items […]