Happy Simple Mom
Simple, Clutter-Free Living
If you need inspiration, read on for season of life quotes to keep you motivated and willing to face any change head-on. Sometimes we choose to enter a new season of life and sometimes, we are thrust into it head first…ready or not. Season of Life Quotes to Inspire and Motivate “Embrace uncertainty. Some of …
You can’t do it all, and sometimes, you simply have to embrace the season of life you are in so you can thrive. Although…that’s all easier said than done. It’s a common misconception today: We are in a world of doing more and doing it faster. I love time management strategies. I love finding little …
Inside: Educated by Tara Westover book club discussion questions Educated by Tara Westover is the official book club selection for August 2024 in the Happy Simple Mom Book Club. This book is a memoir about the determination a young girl (and eventual woman) takes to educate herself. Her parents take an unconventional approach to homeschooling, …
Inside: The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe book club discussion questions The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe is the official book club selection for June 2024 in the Happy Simple Mom Book Club. This book is a quick read for a lazy summer week on the beach or by the pool. Pack it …
Inside: The Women book club discussion questions The Women by Kristin Hannah is the official book club selection for May 2024 in the Happy Simple Mom Book Club. This book is a historical fiction novel that tells the story (and struggle) of the women who were in the Vietnam War, roles that were often forgotten …
Inside: The Nazi Officer’s Wife book club discussion questions The Nazi Officer’s Wife by Edith Hahn Beer with Susan Dworkin is the official book club selection for April in the Happy Simple Mom Book Club. This book is a historical memoir that gives a unique perspective on one woman’s survival of the Holocaust. As an …
Inside: Here is a fail-proof formula for simple, clutter-free Easter basket ideas for kids that won’t create more clutter in your child’s room. It’s almost Easter, and we do Easter baskets in our house! I know, I know. I’ve heard ALL the arguments against Easter baskets, but we do them. 🙂 Even if you don’t …
Inside: The Girl on the Train book club discussion questions The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins is the official book club selection for March in the Happy Simple Mom Book Club. This book is a mystery thriller that will keep you guessing throughout the book. It also offers insight into mental health struggles …
Inside: Cell phone etiquette tips so you don’t turn into THAT person, especially while out in public Have you ever been in a public place and felt like you were surrounded by a sea of glowing screens and oblivious users? Don’t be a socially unaware zombie. Here are some simple tips to keep your smartphone …
Inside: The Rosie Project book club discussion questions The Rosie Project is the official book club selection for February in the Happy Simple Mom Book Club. This book is a quirky pick for romance, which is a great theme for February! It had be laughing and cringing, throughout the whole book as we follow Don …
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When You Feel Overwhelmed Ever dined in a dome? Check these out. Do you have any near you? My favorite Norwegian phrase: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” Getting outside when you hate being cold Also, you are never, ever too old… Join the FREE 5:15 …
Inside: If you are feeling overwhelmed by life, these five tasks can help you take care of yourself so you can find a little more clarity and calm. It happens. You’re moving along at what you think is an acceptable pace, and then WHAM. Reality hits. You can’t possibly do everything you thought was possible. …
Inside: Find a list of daily cleaning chores you can do to keep your home looking beautiful without giving up your weekends to hours of cleaning. “Do I really have to clean up every day?!” This is a direct quote from my youngest daughter, who can turn a room upside down in a single afternoon …
Weekend Tidbits: You don’t need a lot of time to declutter. 10 minutes should do it. Drink from a reusable water bottle. Cheaper and well, less plastic ingested. Anyone else cook with cast iron? Living with less can make you happier. To make you laugh…It’s cold, and this guy is a bit nuts. Join the …
Weekend Tidbits: Non-corny ways to start a gratitude practice. Want to be part of an online book club or just need some book club read ideas? Dry January is a hot trend every year. If you are #sobercurious or interested in trying out a #dryjanuary, go check some of these influencers. I quit drinking in …
Inside: The Help book club discussion questions The Help by Kathryn Stockett is the official book club selection for January in the Happy Simple Mom Book Club. This book has been sitting on my bookshelf for YEARS. I watched the movie when it first came out, likely in the theater. I was then gifted the …
Inside: The Happy Simple Mom book club picks 2024 Eek! This is my very first online book club year, and I’m super excited about getting together with other Happy Simple Mom readers to discuss great books. If you haven’t already, please join the Happy Simple Mom Book Club Facebook group. As an Amazon Associate, I …
Weekend Tibits: Start a gratitude jar for next year. Free printable included. Non-corny ways to start a gratitude practice. Need a last minute gift idea? Mocktail recipes to make the holidays special for everyone. Japanese furoshiki gift wrapping – Here’s an easy tutorial on how to do it. How to make Christmas special without going …
Need some last minute gift ideas? I get it. The season is crazy busy, you think you have more time, and then BAM. It’s two days before Christmas and you forgot someone essential on your list. I make it my life mission (at least when it comes to gift giving) to not give clutter, and …
Needs vs wants…how confusing the two leads to more clutter. Today, we’re exploring a topic that can truly transform your life – understanding needs vs wants and how it relates to that ever-persistent issue: clutter. Have you ever found yourself surrounded by a sea of stuff, feeling overwhelmed by the mess? Use this guide to …
Curious on how to simplify Christmas gift giving? Try these not-so-trendy but effective methods. It’s almost Black Friday (in the US anyway), and the holiday shopping frenzy is about to begin. Before it gets here, take a moment to consider how you want gift giving to look this year. Do you want gift giving to …
An online book club for those who may need a little push and inspiration to fall in love with reading again! I wasn’t always a reader. In fact, I was taken aback one year when talking with a friend and she said, “What do you mean you aren’t currently reading a book?” Um….well…I don’t really …
Encourage your kids to declutter toys before Christmas…Yes, they can even help you! Every single year, my kids and I declutter their toys before Christmas in one big clean-out month (usually November). We don’t usually have time throughout the year, nor are they very motivated. Maybe it’s shallow and privileged to say it, but if …
