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Category: Motherhood

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5 Tips to Save Money Shopping for Children

5 Tips to Save Money Shopping for Children This month’s posts have all focused on frugality and its relationship to minimalism, and even the environment. These 5 tips to save money shopping for children includes intentional shopping. One of my most frugal habits since becoming a mother is in how I consume clothing for myself…
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How to Make Friends as An Adult and Why You Should

Feeling like you just need a good brunch with your girlfriends, but can’t find the time, or the BFF’s to hang with? It takes a real effort to cultivate friendships in adulthood. Read on for tips on how to make new friends even in the midst or parenthood and adulting. How to Make Friends as…
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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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5 Activities I Cut to Save Time

5 Activities I Cut Out To Save Time

Want more time, but lacking focus, already stretched thin, or simply living the busy mom life? Instead of trying to find more time in your already busy schedule, eliminate the unnecessary to hack your productivity. Read on to find the 5 activities I cut out to save time. I can’t talk about time or money…
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