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Little House, Lovely Home

Living Well in Small Spaces

A Small House Living Blog

Welcome to our small house living blog.

We're mad about small homes here. Little can be lovely, functional, family-friendly and something to be proud of. A small home needs to have excellent storage, and often multi-functional furniture. Kitchens need to be organized and garages and bike storage well-thought out. If you're living small with kids, or have a baby on the way and are wondering what you really need for a baby or even if it's possible to raise kids in small homes, this site is here to help.

I'm a mother of two rambunctious boys, and we do just fine.

I'm here to help you downsize efficiently, declutter to your best ability and ensure the gear you keep or buy serves you well.

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10 Dry Food Storage Containers Perfect for Small Kitchens

Nov 28

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The best dry food storage containers are ones that not only keep your food fresh but are also stackable, so you can save space in the kitchen. Airtight containers can be used for all sorts of things, storing bulk food items in the pantry, leftovers in the fridge or freezer or even to take your lunch with you to work. One of my favorite things about good quality storage containers is just how much space they can save. The best storage containers are designed in such a way to stack on top of Read More...

ICYMI You Can Clean Your Shower With a Dishwasher Tab

Nov 25

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Yesterday, my husband told me he'd heard about a cleaning hack involving a shower and a dishwasher tab.  OK. Turns out he'd read it here: Are dishwasher tabs the answer to this bathroom cleaning nightmare? The story goes that a brave woman heard about a cleaning hack where you rub a wet dishwasher tab over your revolting, baked-on-grime covered oven door and the filth disappears like magic. She reasoned the same would work on glass showers. It did! She simply dipped a Read More...

Best Soundproof Curtains 2020: Reduce Noise and Get More Sleep

Nov 23

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If you live in a small apartment in the heart of the city, or super close to some noisy neighbours, you might want to consider investing in some of the best soundproof curtains to drastically reduce all that outside noise. In fact, in some cases, the best noise cancelling curtains can eliminate the background noise completely. There are quite a few different brands making soundproof drapes and curtains, so if you want to buy soundproof curtains, it’s worth doing your research Read More...

20+ Minimalist Gifts for Kids They’ll Absolutely Adore

Nov 8

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At this time of year, many of us are looking for minimalist gifts for kids to keep the clutter at bay and help our kids be content with less. I've written about how we use the 4 gift rule/Want Need Wear Read in our family but I thought it would be helpful to take that a step further and share some minimalist gift ideas for kids they'll love.  20+ Minimalist Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages 1. Something they need This could be a lunchbox for school, drink bottle, new backpack, school Read More...

Minimalist Living: Practical Advice To Help You Ease into Minimalism

Oct 29

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Minimalist living is pretty trendy right now. All across the world, people are getting rid of excess possessions, moving into smaller homes, simplifying their lives and discovering the joy in the process. But what if you're interested in living a minimalist life, but don't quite know where to start.  Fear not, my friend. These minimalist living tips will steer you in the right direction.     Read More...

How to Start a Minimalist Beauty Drawer: 6 Quick Tips

Oct 27

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A few months ago, I made an appointment at my hairdresser for a cut and keratin treatment. My hair was experiencing some serious postpartum unstylishness, having transformed from always-gorgeous during my pregnancy to dry, brittle and frizzy when my hormone levels plummeted, post-baby. I figured a keratin treatment could fix the frizz problem, leaving me with hair that looks good, without a lot of time or effort each day. As it happened, I was still nursing my daughter. After making the Read More...

Want Need Wear Read: How the 4 Gift Rule Can Simplify Christmas

Oct 17

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The holiday season is always a challenge for those of us intent on downsizing and simplifying our lives. If you are a minimalist parent, or just don't like the excess that surrounds this time of year, here is a simple concept that could make your holiday season a whole lot easier. Want Need Wear Read: How does it work? These four words are the simplified version of the 4 gift rule for Christmas which goes like this: Something they want, Something they need, Something to Read More...

4 Downsides of Living in a Small Home (Yes, There’s Only 4!)

Sep 19

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I love living small, don't get me wrong, but I want this blog to be a place where we discuss downsizing from ALL angles. Plus, right now I'm in the thick of a major drawback of small house living (which we'll get to soon), so the theme is something I've been ruminating on for a while now. Let's get into it. 1. Proximity to neighbors Small homes like condos, duplexes or apartments often share common walls with neighbors. Sometimes these common walls are not soundproofed and the Read More...

29 DIY Christmas Decorations You Can Make With the Kids

Aug 12

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Christmas, that joyful time where we focus on family and food. Well, sometimes. I've gotta admit, Christmas didn't mean that much to me until I had kids. But now, as a mother, it's taken on a whole new meaning. I love decorating with them, we make a night of putting up the tree and have Christmas songs on the stereo as much as we can. We also love to make our own decorations. Not only is it a great way to save money and reduce plastic use, but it's also a neat family tradition to Read More...

15 Creative Chalkboard Paint Projects You Need To Try At Home

Aug 8

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Chalkboard paint is a huge trend right now, and for good reason. It allows you to really transform and freshen up your home. I thought it would be fun to share some chalkboard paint projects to give your home some pizzazz. Grab your paintbrushes, chalkboard paint, and let your inner crafter take flight! Chalkboard paint is a cheap and affordable route to styling up an old dresser, table, or even glass jars. It allows you to add your personal touch to things and fit the style of your Read More...

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