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An Invitation to Life Without Goals (& New Year’s Eve Alternatives)

2022-12-24
On: December 24, 2022
In: Declutter

Inside: Are you tired of endless goal-setting? Consider this your invitation to try life without goals this year, along with suggestions for alternative New Year’s Eve rituals. You know those giant, half gallon water jugs? The ones with lines like,READ MORE …

What We Bought Our Kids for Christmas in 2022

2022-11-26
On: November 26, 2022
In: Celebrate, Minimalist Christmas

Inside: Wondering what a minimalist family buys for Christmas? Here are the gifts we decided on in 2022 for our five kids – ages 13, 11, 9, almost 7 and almost 4. A mix of practical and asked for gifts,READ MORE …

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A Flexible Minimalist Cleaning Routine (Essential Tasks Only)

2022-11-21
On: November 21, 2022
In: Declutter

Inside: Borrow my super basic minimalist cleaning routine and make it your own. Complete with tips to make cleaning easier in general, plus full disclosure about what is and is not a cleaning priority for me personally. You know howREAD MORE …

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The Best Elephant and Piggie Books (According to Parents)

2022-11-14
On: November 14, 2022
In: Book Lists, Homeschool, Parent

Inside: Move over, Dr. Seuss – Mo Willems is here! Gerald and Piggie won me over 12 years ago when my oldest was small. Learn why, in my opinion, Elephant and Piggie books make the best early readers, plus theREAD MORE …

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Small Gift Ideas for Kids That Aren’t Junk ($20 or Less)

2022-11-08
On: November 8, 2022
In: Celebrate, Minimalist Christmas

Inside: Looking for small gift ideas for kids? We’ve got you covered! Choose from over 30 gifts that are all high quality, clutter-free presents for $20 or less. Browsing frugal gift guides is like a fun walk down memory lane,READ MORE …

I Hate Christmas! A Grinchy Parent’s Holiday Survival Guide

2022-10-31
On: October 31, 2022
In: Celebrate, Minimalist Christmas

Inside: If you’re a parent secretly thinking, “I hate Christmas,” you’re not alone! Here are my best coping tips for getting through the holiday season. And for everyone wondering how anyone could possibly hate Christmas? A bit of explanation. MyREAD 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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