We have a sweet little room in our house which was once set aside as a place to meet with God in quietness and peace (a “prayer room” if you will). As Christmas gifts, and birthday presents, and “just because” gifts from all our adoring family members and friends have piled up these last couple years, our prayer room slowly… Read more
In this day of modern technology, it’s all too easy to leave pictures buried in computer files and rarely enjoyed. The modern solution for many of us is not 4 x 6 prints and old-style photo albums, but rather, fun, customized photo books. Each year, my family and I do this in the form of a Family Yearbook. So What’s a… Read more
This was our first Christmas with a child old enough to want “more.” Old enough to get that crazed look in her eyes when presented with a mountain of presents from extended family on Christmas morning. Old enough to now think that because she got new things, she should get new things. This mentality is something I work against all… Read more
With the upcoming holidays, you may have more opportunities to host over-night guests, than normal. As much as it is easy to allow a “guest room” to become a “catch-all room”, putting a little extra thought into preparing a space for guests can help them feel comfortable and welcome. In fact, you can start by picking pieces from the Dreamcloud… Read more
Do you ever worry that you’ll be sucked in by bad or wrong Bible teaching? I know this has been a fear of mine at times, and I have talked to others who are truly concerned about this. Or worse, many Christians don’t fear this enough, and are sitting in churches or around tables with friends where they are hearing wrong things and… Read more
The second I stopped judging people who are constantly looking at their phones was the second I got a smart phone for myself. No matter how much you believe yourself to value truly living, eyes up, hands-free, focusing on your children and all the important people right in front of you, owning a smart phone reveals how susceptible we all are… Read more
I’ve found that a minimalist baby is a happy baby, and a minimalist baby mom is much less stressed! Here are the inside tips of what you don’t actually need. My fourth and last baby just turned ten months old. I am officially a seasoned baby-mom. But I had my newbie days and I remember them well. When we had… Read more
Looking for some great non-toy gifts for kids? Here are my favorite 20 non-toy gift ideas (from a minimalist mom of four)! When it comes to birthday parties and Christmas, I am often at a loss as to what gifts to give the young children in our lives. Many of them already have an abundance of toys and clothes and all… Read more
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