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The Pros and Cons of Minimalism, According to a Minimalist

2021-12-26
On: December 26, 2021
In: Declutter

Inside: An honest look at the top pros and cons of minimalism, from the perspective of a seven-year minimalist mom. It’s that time of year again – the day after Christmas in America. The Christmas that many Americans will spendREAD MORE …

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70+ Science Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Science

2021-12-08
On: December 8, 2021
In: Celebrate, Homeschool, Minimalist Christmas

Inside: Need gift ideas for your kid who loves science? Choose from this list of over 75 ideas with the best science gifts, curated by a homeschool mom who just happens to have a little scientist of her own. InREAD MORE …

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Simple Christmas Traditions to Start This Year (the easiest ideas)

2021-12-03
On: December 3, 2021
In: Celebrate, Minimalist Christmas

Inside: Celebrating the entire season with special activities can take the focus and pressure off the gifts and Christmas morning. Choose from fifteen simple Christmas traditions to start this year that are super easy for tired parents to implement! WeREAD MORE …

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60 Practical Gifts for Minimalists – Organized by Interests

2021-11-21
On: November 21, 2021
In: Celebrate, Minimalist Christmas

Inside: Practical gifts for minimalists for any gift-giving occasion – birthdays, thank-you’s or Christmas. Plus, help understanding why choosing gifts for minimalists can be so challenging (read: frustrating!). I want to personally apologize on behalf of all minimalists for howREAD MORE …

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24 Benefits of Homeschooling Your Kids (from a reluctant homeschooler)

2021-11-09
On: November 9, 2021
In: Homeschool

Inside: 24 benefits of homeschooling your kids, for the parents who need convincing, and the homeschool parent wondering whether homeschooling is really worth it. I put up this sign the other day, words from an Etsy sign I love (sadlyREAD MORE …

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Relaxed Homeschool Plans & Resources for 2021-2022 (2nd, 4th, 6th Grade)

2021-10-24
On: October 24, 2021
In: Homeschool

Inside: Gather ideas and inspiration from our 2021-2022 relaxed homeschooling plans and resources for 6th grade, 4th grade, and 2nd grade. As we participate in sports for the first time, we are officially embracing tidal homeschooling, and our homeschool daysREAD 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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