Category: simple living
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living smallish :: kids’ room
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I will never forget when we first walked through our little Minneapolis home-to-be with our realtor. We climbed the narrow staircase, looked in the first bedroom, then walked into the…
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gift ideas for minimalist kids
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Oh, hey! I have a blog! It’s been over a year since I posted. We’ve been busy adding a new member to our family (well, two if you count the…
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a different kind of fall
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View fullsize You know that place of decision that we each find ourselves in at different points in our lives? The one where we have two choices (or more) and…
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happenings ’round the homestead
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Fall is here and it is lovely! Our days have been full of great things, both in and outside, both with friends and family, and a good balance of play…
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the perfect skirt
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View fullsize You know those items of clothing in your wardrobe that you find yourself reaching for all of the time or the ones that you make yourself NOT wear…
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{summer} solstice mittens
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View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Summer Solstice Mittens, you say!??! Say what!?!? Yes. There are two reasons for these summer mittens for my babe. One: I’m learning…
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my alder shirtdress
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View fullsize I’ve been sewing for quite a few years now and while I’ve sewn quite a range of things (from a wedding dress to a baby quilt), but I’ve…
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an {almost} zero-waste birthday party
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It’s been over a month now since our little guy turned one and since we celebrated that special day with family and friends, but I wanted to take a few…
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sugaring
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We made maple syrup! Dan’s been talking about tapping our trees for a few years now and this year he made it happen! We really didn’t know what to expect…
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zero waste living :: grocery shopping
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One of my resolutions for the new year is to reduce waste in our home. I’ve been on this journey for the past few years, but this year I have…