Simple Kids

Decluttering sentimental items from your kids is one of the hardest parts of simplifying your home. It’s not the stuff. It’s the memories. The dolls. The baby blankets. The tiny shoes. The birthday gifts they begged for. When your kids outgrow their toys, you aren’t just decluttering plastic. You’re facing the reality that a season …

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 …

Need the perfect gift idea? Check out these outdoor toys for kids! In an age dominated by digital devices and screens, it’s more important than ever to inspire children to step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and take part in the joys of outdoor play.  As we simplified our lives and decluttered the toy …

Embracing minimalism and less clutter has been my journey, not the journey of my family.  In fact, prior to embracing a more minimalist lifestyle, I realized my kids may have been (dare I say it)…spoiled. Let’s take for example the “summer without bubbles.” I watched in horror one afternoon as my four-year-old daughter gleefully dumped …

Is there a right way to practice minimalism with kids? What are the benefits of being a minimalist family?   You’ve probably seen the extreme tv shows and blogs, and you may have even thought to yourself, there is no way we could be a minimalist family.  I hear you, as I was there too.  …

Ok mama, time for some tough love. You need to get help with the chores at home. You deserve help. This free chore chart printable may get you one step closer to getting that help. I don’t care if you are a stay at home mom, working mom or a single mom. It is time …

It’s birthday month in our house.  We celebrate both my kids’ birthdays this month, so gift giving is at the front of my mind.   How much should I spend on birthday gifts for my children? Will a simple birthday gift be enough? Should we have a big elaborate party? It’s all about the kiddos…not …

I get so sick of trying to keep up with Pinterest mamas and their perfect birthday parties, their perfect homes, and their perfect schedules. Let me tell you, mamas, it is not real.  Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter…you’re getting the highlights.  This is not real life.  It is ok to be a Pinterest Fail Mom! There is …

Are you worried your kids or family members require too many Christmas presents? I absolutely love the memories I have of Christmas! Christmas was always such an amazing time of year as a child.  I remember the excitement of waking up our parents to go see what Santa brought us, ripping open the wrapping paper, …

As mothers, we are often questioning ourselves on how to raise a happy kid. Is my kid happy? Does my child have everything they need? Do I give them enough? Am I home enough? Am I present enough? Do they have a big enough house or enough toys? Am I failing to provide them with …

Bored and stuck at home? Check out this list of things to do when bored for kids, screen-free! It is a great list for things for kids to do when at home bored. Your kids don’t have to spend all their time off from school in front of a screen.  If kids are bored, help …

How to save and display kid’s artwork was a real dilemma for me and was creating quite a bit of clutter in our home.  Every single day my kids would bring home a piece of artwork they were so proud to show me.  Every single day I would battle the mom guilt of not knowing …

You can create a capsule wardrobe for girls from any store. The process is fairly easy too, once you get the hang of it. I’m highlighting a capsule wardrobe for girls from Target because it’s my favorite and easiest store for creating a child’s capsule wardrobe at an affordable price. Plus, their clothes are super …

I recently learned a valuable lesson, my kids can learn how to get rid of toys on their own. Every year, before Christmas, we go through my kids’ rooms and prepare them for the new toys coming in. It works. Every year, both my children have birthdays a few months later, and I do NOTHING to prepare …

You may have seen in the minimalist worlds and parenting blogs this new concept of a fiver birthday party. The idea is you ask parents to bring a five dollar bill, instead of a gift, as the child’s birthday present, hence the term “fiver” birthday party.  You are to get your kid all excited to …

Looking for car trip activities for kids? The easiest, go-to activity for many families is a movie.  Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and a place for technology on a long car trip, but I also like to find fun car trips activities for my kids that don’t involve a screen or device.  …

Limiting screen time for kids is becoming more and more important as technology replaces so much of what we do everyday! The average 8-12 year-old child in America watches 4 hours and 36 minutes of TV every day according to a study in 2015 by Common Sense Media.  That’s a lot of TV for a …

Looking for a super easy homemade Halloween costume idea for kids? I got you. I got sick of buying new $30-50 Halloween costumes every year that my kids wore only once or added to their already overflowing collection of dress-up costumes.  They didn’t need any more stuff to add to their cluttered rooms!  Enter my …

Your kids need less toys. They don’t need an entire toy store in their home. There, I said it. I grew up in a family that didn’t have much. When I became a parent, my kids were not going to go without. Money wasn’t an issue, and if they “needed” it, I would buy it. …

It’s 5 pm, dinner is being made, baths are next, then bedtime, and before you know it, it’s almost 9 pm. You are exhausted and the house is a mess, and you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious and exhausted. In fact, you are nearly in tears. You may even feel like a failure because every …