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We all know the typical kids birthday party drill: balloons, cake, unbridled enthusiasm (aka "the crazy") and, of course, presents. Lots of them. I'm not...

28 July, 2015 /

I recently read the book Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson. As the title would lead one to believe, this is an environmentalist book, recommended by my...

06 July, 2015 /

My daughter is a craftoholic. Give the girl some glitter, glue, a candy bar wrapper and VOILA! she will have a magic carpet or...

01 July, 2015 /

The word "minimalism" can be scary because it often makes people think of being deprived. While it is true that minimalists live with less than...

25 June, 2015 /

My kids just finished the school year, and like most parents, I am facing backpacks full of worksheets, art projects, name tags, and...

31 May, 2015 /

Most people, when faced with clutter, are deterred by one, often overwhelming question: Where do I start? The answer is simple: top to bottom,...

26 May, 2015 /