Happy Simple Mom
Simple, Clutter-Free Living
How’s your school’s online learning going? Yeah, it sucks for me too. If you’ve had days where you want to pull your hair out and throw the computer off the deck, I’m right there with you. I love our teachers. Like seriously adore them. However, they were not prepared for this online learning thing (not …
Minimalism during a pandemic. For some, it may feel like a death trap…I mean, what if you get rid of too much? None of us have ever experienced a pandemic. As an adult, I’ve lived through 9/11, the 2008 recession, and the ups and downs that come with being a young adult with no money. …
Stuck at home? You don’t have to be bored and feel like you are in prison. There are ways to thrive when stuck at home, whether it is because you are sick, caring for someone sick, need to save money, or are stuck in your house for social distancing. Things to do when stuck at …
Join me with #100SimpleJoys Sometimes the world is crazy. I’ve found, during crazy times, it is always good practice to take a step back and recognize all the good in our lives too. It can be hard to see the good when you might be losing your job, or people you love are sick, or …
I love to travel. My husband is a pilot, and one major benefit we enjoy is traveling anywhere we want…for free. However, the downfall of free travel is flying stand-by and not being able to check our luggage. As a result, I’ve become a master at packing for a week in a carry-on. I’ve gone …
Minimalism for normal people. It may sound harsh to die-hard minimalists. You are thinking, this woman is saying I’m not normal! Who does she think she is?! Chances are, if you are a die-hard minimalist, you know you aren’t normal. You stopped being a victim to consumerism, your home is almost always clean, and you …
I mention emeals often as a favorite resource because I LOVE THEM! Here you will find my honest review of emeals to see if it’s right for you. Emeals is a busy person’s best friend. Seriously. Yes, it’s a pay-for-meal planning service, and it is worth every single penny (although it doesn’t cost that …
Something happens when you really start to embrace the principles of minimalism. You no longer need as much as you did in your prior life. You are living a simpler way of life, and the items you thought you could not live without before minimalism are now excessive and wasteful. I am not a die-hard …
I needed to stop online impulse shopping, as it was my secret guilty pleasure. I could do it on my lunch break or from my cell phone in the mornings before anyone woke up…while still in the bed. I generally shopped at one or two stores primarily, so I knew their clothing sizes and did …
I was always striving to be that Pinterest perfect mom, the one with the cute parties, the mom who only fed her kids organic, clean foods, and the mom that had an immaculately clean house (that was achieved by frantically cleaning for hours before anyone came over to our home). I was working full time, …
Let’s face it. There are days when the budget needs help, but food still needs to go on the table. A no-spend grocery challenge can help you go at least a week, if not longer, without spending a dime on groceries. That can equal hundreds of dollars saved. If you go longer than …
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, …
The holiday season always makes me a little anxious because I know clutter will do its very best to claim a stake in our home. It is inevitable. I have to guard the door of our home against clutter like a superhero (or supervillain if you ask my family). I have no shame. If I …
Money is tight for our family this year, but it doesn’t mean we have to miss out on all the Christmas traditions fun. That’s why I created this Christmas Traditions Bucket List for our family. Christmas can easily become a stressful time of year. There are presents to buy, parties to attend and budgets to …
This week has been super exciting. I created a gratitude jar with my kids, and it has been a HUGE success. Practicing gratitude and teaching gratitude to my children has been a journey. In a world of never enough, it is easy to get lost in wanting more, feeling left out, or generally not grateful …
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 …
Christmas on a budget. That statement alone can suck the fun out of a holiday season. However, we don’t always have the luxury of an extravagant Christmas where we can shower everyone we know and love with the gifts we know will be perfect for them. Frankly, sometimes life gets in the way, and we …
Use this list of non-toy gifts for kids to make your next gift-giving experience for kids special without adding yet another toy to the mix. Listed are non-toy gift ideas for Christmas, birthdays, or simply if you want to spoil the young child with something special. (Grandma, this is for you!) Many parents get inundated …
Guest post by Ashley at Gulf Coast Wellness. Downsizing is all the rage right now, but did you know that having less will actually make you healthier? It’s true. There really is something to this whole minimalist movement and it’s easy to see why it’s catching on so fast. There’s nothing like that first full …
Have you ever taken a no spend challenge? If not, have you ever thought about taking a no spend challenge? Maybe a no spend month? Or a no spend weekend? Heck, even a no spend day! I usually do at least one no spend month ever year, often in January. Why? You would not believe …
So Facebook crashed on me recently…during a storm. What was I supposed to do for the next few hours?! The recent dilemma got me thinking. I reach for my phone to scroll through the Facebook app a lot more often than I thought. It’s a little embarrassing. I chose to delete the Facebook app from …
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 …
You can start a no shopping challenge and save money, starting right now. A no shopping challenge will teach you how to stop shopping. You can do it for one week, one month, or an entire year! I took a no shopping challenge that was supposed to be just 30 days long. It turned into …
