I started taking personal retreats after my youngest son was 3 years old. I’ve gone on plenty of retreats as a single person, married couple, and then family with young children with various Christian groups and churches. However, I only started planning an annual personal retreat after I started having children. As an introverted mom, […]
Summer Activities for the Slow Home
A month ago I got an email at work asking us to start thinking about summer vacation and coverage that we might need while on vacation. I was thoroughly impressed that people already knew what they were doing this summer! Our family doesn’t have any grand plans for this summer but I have started thinking […]
13 Green Living Tips for Earth Day
Do you think you could only produce a quart size jar of garbage…for one year? Is that even a goal you want to work towards? Personally, I’m not striving to get my waste down to a particular size – but I AM looking to be more mindful of the waste our family produces, and make […]
Simple Living Interview Series: Simply + Fiercely
I’m excited to introduce you to other bloggers who have simplified through a monthly Simple Living Interview Series. They are simplifying their lives and experiencing all the benefits that come along with simplifying or minimalism. I’m asking each blogger to answer the same questions so that we can see similarities and differences in their individual […]
Lagom: What it is and How to Start Living It
Have you heard this “new to me” Swedish word Lagom? It means just the right amount – not too much, not too little. It defines a lifestyle characterized by frugality, fairness, and balance. It is the perfect lens to evaluate your life if you’re interested in simple living, minimalism, or living your life with intention. […]
Simple Living Interview Series: The Simple White Rabbit
I’m excited to introduce you to other bloggers who have simplified through a monthly Simple Living Interview Series. They are simplifying their lives and experiencing all the benefits that come along with simplifying or minimalism. I’m asking each blogger to answer the same questions so that we can see similarities and differences in their individual […]
Simple Living Interview Series: Handcrafted Travellers
I’m excited to introduce you to other bloggers who have simplified, or are simplifying their lives and experiencing all the benefits that come along with simplifying or minimalism. In this new monthly simple living interview series, I’m asking each blogger to answer the same questions so that we can see similarities and differences in their […]