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 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...

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...

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...

Talk to anyone that knows me and they’d be surprised that I subscribe to a minimalist school of thought. Owning 50 pairs of shoes doesn’t exactly scream minimal consumption after all. But over the last year or so I’ve increasingly been exploring the concept of minimalism and incorporating it into my life.  During that time I’ve come up with a few key questions to keep my shopping habits in check and minimalism at the front of my mind. I hope these five questions will also help you Read More...

Text to (insert number on invitation): “Does (child) like Paw Patrol/Shopkins/other plastic junk that I really don’t want to buy but must?” (I don’t say that last bit). Grab said item, take it to the cashier and ask for a gift receipt, just in case. This is the routine I go through 5 or 6 times a year. And now that my eldest has started school it’s getting more frequent. So you’ll understand my delight when I read that fiver parties were becoming a thing. I’ve longed for more minimalist Read More...