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Author: Maria

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Simple Morning Skin Care Routine

Simple Morning Skin Care Routine

Minimalism, Self Care, and Beauty Products About two years ago, I started my minimalism journey. I first simplified my closet. If you’ve read any of my other blog posts on minimalism you’re reminded that after simplifying my closet, minimalism took over my entire life: finances, time management, relationships, and home. I wanted simple choices everywhere.…
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Researched Benefits of the Sauna

5 Researched Benefits of a Sauna

Researched Benefits of the Sauna This month Literally Simple’s blog posts have been focusing on self care, a term I was unfamiliar with up until last year. In my minimalism quest, I’ve noticed self care making its way into a top priority of my life. Why? Because of the health benefits. A wise woman once…
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A Simple Nightly Skin Care Routine

A Simple Nightly Skin Care Routine

Kat Depner has remained my personal stylist since our first collaboration. I send her pictures of my outfits in the form of very poorly taken selfies, and Kat responds with encouraging expressions! On top of Kat having an eye for fashion, she also has worked in the beauty industry for years. Her simple nightly skin…
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Ways to Get your Middle School Student to Read

Ways to Encourage Your Middle School Student to Read

Ways to Encourage Your Middle School Student to Read As a middle school teacher I was always asked “How do I get my student to read more at home?” The answer is simply – the same way the teacher does in the classroom. 🙂 It does take a bit of effort up front, but if…
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The Importance of Play

5 Ways Parents Can Advocate for More Play in Schools

Minimalism and Play In my minimalism quest, I have made nature a top priority for our family. You can read about tips to raise a nature loving kid here, or ways to spend more time in nature here. Through spending more time in nature, I was reminded of the importance of play for children and…
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7 Tips to Raise a Nature Loving Kid

7 Tips to Raise a Nature Loving Kid

The Importance of Raising Nature Loving Kids 7 Tips to Raise a Nature Loving Kid Since I’ve embraced minimalism and began our debt free journey, being in nature has become a top priority. It’s also become a priority to raise a nature loving kid. Unfortunately, I’m surprised because there are hardly any children at our…
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