5 Minimalist Mom Blogs That Prove—It’s All Relative
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by Gina
4y ago
As is life, minimalism is a journey. You can get there very quickly by keeping only what you really love. Or you can go at a slower pace—taking care with each decision. And that’s just a single person. Add in the belongings and opinions of all the other members of a family and you’ve got even greater differences. Differences not only in what they value, but also how many things they enjoy having around. Because that’s what it’s all about after all—making sure that your possessions add joy to your life. So, today, I’d like to share with you five great minimalist mom blogs which show just how va ..read more
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Healthy Breakfast Smoothie—A Simple Recipe And Why It Works
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by Gina
4y ago
One of the best ways I’ve found to simplify my mornings is to start the day with a healthy breakfast smoothie. It has so many benefits, including helping to increase my productivity, all day long. It’s true. You can read more about how that works here. But that’s just one of the benefits. Having a certain kind of smoothie for breakfast can also help you focus and keep you full for longer. If that’s not enough, it can help you hit three major health goals (more water, more greens and more fiber)as well—all in one cup! Now that’s what I call simple. Not All Smoothies Are Created Equal I learned ..read more
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Increase Your Productivity—Simply Drink A Smoothie For Breakfast
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by Gina
4y ago
As I write this I know it sounds crazy and all too easy, but it’s absolutely true. Doing something as simple as having a smoothie for breakfast every morning can actually increase your productivity AND help you make better decisions. For some time, I have felt that on the days I start with a smoothie I am more productive, more on my game. It turns out I’m not imagining it. And the right smoothie can help you feel full and focused for longer too! Find out how to make a healthy breakfast smoothie that keeps you full here. Here’s The Proof A recent study found that decision fatigue can significan ..read more
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The Surprising Thing Our Vitamix Blender Does For Us
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by Gina
4y ago
When it comes to small appliances, it can be easy to get sucked in by all the cool features—it slices, it dices and it even makes julienne fries! However, often once you get it home, you find that it doesn’t do any of those things. You have to do all of those things and who has time for that? So, instead of enriching your life, it just sits there, on a shelf, collecting dust. Contrary to this, we have found one kitchen appliance that really does make our lives easier and better overall. It’s our Vitamix blender. Now, before you click away scoffing, let me explain. I didn’t always feel this way ..read more
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The Magic Of A Clean Cookie Sheet
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by Gina
4y ago
At least once a year, I take the few extra minutes it takes to seriously scrub my cookie sheets. Most people who find this out about me think it’s unnecessary and maybe a waste of time. I totally get that and I’d never expect anyone else to do it. The truth is, I probably wouldn’t worry about it myself, but I do it in honor of my Nonna (Italian for grandma). My Nonna always had perfectly shiny cookie sheets. Her 30-year-old pots and pans also always sparkled. I’m not sure why she went through the trouble to keep them that way. It’s not a practice that I’ve noticed is common in others born in t ..read more
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12 Great Gifts For Minimalists And Those Who Have It All
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by Gina
4y ago
Okay, so we aren’t all looking to get gifts for minimalists, but we definitely all have people on our list who already have it all.  What in the world do you get them?  Here we’ve got 12 unique, out-of-the-box ideas to help you find just the right gift. A Different Kind of Gift Giving As so many people are trying to de-clutter and simplify their lives, it may be time to consider a new kind of gift giving.  There’s only one true constant in life–everything is always changing.  We’ve become accustomed to giving material things as gifts, but maybe we can begin to explore some alternatives.  Maybe ..read more
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Best Camping Mattress–It Makes Camping Comfortable!
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by Gina
4y ago
We used to have a giant queen-sized air mattress for camping. At some point, years ago, we decided that sleeping on the ground was no longer going to cut it. In order to continue enjoying camping in the great outdoors, we needed something to sleep on so we could get some rest and not wake up in pain. And when we did, I think we just assumed that the big ‘ol air mattress was the best option. We recently learned, however, that we were wrong. The best camping mattress isn’t big or bulky and it’s not expensive either–what luck!  Why You Can Do Better Than A Big Ol’ Air Mattress Almost everyone we ..read more
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Camping Silverware Sets–The Best Complete Sets and Simple Sets
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by Gina
4y ago
Camping is a great way to unwind, unplug and just be.  We approach it in the same way we strive to approach everything in our life–simply and mindfully.   In the case of camping, it’s not only out of desire, but also necessity that we keep our gear as minimal as we can.  Our small car only holds so much stuff,  so, we must be mindful about what is purchased and packed.  Some of the things that have become our favorites as we have simplified our camping supplies have really surprised us.  For instance, in a recent post about our camping kitchen bin (which you can read here), I highlighted our c ..read more
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Maybe Waiting Really Does Enhance The Experience
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by Gina
4y ago
This weekend we took the Bookworm and the Unicorn to their first theater performance.  I’ve been pining to take them to a show for the last couple of years, but was hesitant.  When might they be ready and what should we see? As I write this I realize it may sound like I was looking for the perfect time to introduce them to the theater, but that’s not what I mean.  I do realize that there is no wrong time to do something fun and exciting, but we have found that less is almost always more.  So, at a time when they are perfectly happy going outside and playing with sticks and rocks and building f ..read more
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Today, I Got A Glimpse Of My Future…I Cried With A Smile
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by Gina
4y ago
Today, I had a dentist appointment and for once I didn’t rush right home.  Instead, I decided to steal a few minutes for myself to do some inner work.  There’s this coffee shop that I had been wanting to try out for well over a year, on the recommendation of a friend.  It wasn’t out of the way and it seemed like the perfect day to stop in. When I arrived I found that it was a bit trendy for me.  I tend to prefer more down-to-earth, cozy spots and this one, although very cool, had an intimidating feel to it.  Still, they had wonderful coffee and I finally had a few moments to myself to ponder ..read more
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