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Minimalist Kitchen Essentials: Just the Basics (According to a Minimalist)

2023-05-26
On: May 26, 2023
In: Declutter

Inside: A list of minimalist kitchen essentials for starting a new kitchen or for decluttering your current kitchen, kitchen items our family considers essential (that might not be to you), plus questions for evaluating future kitchen purchases. My idea-loving, not-so-minimalistREAD MORE …

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What Is Unschooling? Defining A Misunderstood Homeschool Style

2023-05-16
On: May 16, 2023
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: You’ve heard the term “unschooling”, but you’re wondering what does unschooling mean? Get a clear definition of what unschooling is, plus the nine core beliefs that lead parents to choose this counter-cultural educational path. Once upon a time, againstREAD MORE …

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How to Track Learning When You Unschool: 5 Valid Options

2023-04-30
On: April 30, 2023
In: Homeschool, Unschooling

Inside: Trying to figure out how to track your child’s learning when you unschool? Here are five easy ways to keep an unschooling portfolio, all of which use reverse planning in some way. Even if you live in a state/countryREAD MORE …

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7 Minimalist Rules You Don’t Need to Follow (Unless You Want To)

2023-04-21
On: April 21, 2023
In: Declutter

Inside: You don’t need to be around minimalism long before you get the sense that there are minimalist rules you should be following, at least if you want to be a “real” minimalist. But what if you don’t need toREAD MORE …

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30 Experience Gifts for Mom (Because She Doesn’t Need Another Mug)

2023-04-15
On: April 15, 2023
In: Celebrate, Minimalist Christmas

Inside: Looking for experience gifts for mom? Check out this list of more than 30 ideas to find the right gift for the mom in your life. Give memories or a well-deserved break this Mother’s day, Christmas or birthday (noREAD MORE …

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21 Little Ways to Make Life Easier (Because Adulting Is Hard)

2023-04-07
On: April 7, 2023
In: Declutter

Inside: Managing adult responsibilities is hard, y’all. Add a couple of kids and work on top of it, and it gets even trickier. Through a lot of trial and error, I’ve discovered several little ways to make life easier andREAD MORE …

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Welcome! I’m June: Unschooling mom. Respectful parent to five amazing humans. Minimalist and simple living enthusiast.  READ MORE …

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