Weekend Tidbits

A note from Happy Simple Mom: We celebrated my husband’s birthday last weekend. We had a bonfire, a few friends over, and lots of laughs. Simple birthdays are my favorite. Nothing beats a sweet card, a homemade cake, and precious memories made with those you love to celebrate another year around the sun. Trips are …

A note from Happy Simple Mom: My kids recently started back to school, and so my days have opened up significantly. I’m using this new season of life to catch up on Happy Simple Mom, the house, and my self-development. This week I’ve vacuumed my car (for the first time in an embarrassing long time), …

A note from Happy Simple Mom: My kids just finished their second week of school, and we are all TIRED. You see, when homeschooling, we often slept a little later than we are now. 🙂 Over the past few weeks, we’ve had to adjust our systems and schedules, which has involved comments like this from …

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 …

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 …

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 …