Walking as a retreat for the busy mom

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Written by DIY contributor Katie Clemons of Making This Home. There is a well-known walkers’ route in my hometown. As the weather gets warmer, dozens and dozens of women flock to these sidewalks. They have sweatshirts tied around their waists, and they exaggerate the movement of each arm swinging into the air. Left arm—whoosh. Right arm—whoosh. As [...]

It’s time I take my own advice

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Today on Babble I’m sharing a sneak peek in to our family’s plans next week—but really, I’m talking about why our plans are what they are. From the post: “Though we’ve traveled a lot as a family since the span of our existence (my oldest is seven), it’s been a long time since we’ve gone [...]

My weekend in the middle of nowhere

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I don’t quite know where to begin this post…. How do I adequately write about a weekend shared with someone I’ve long admired; a woman who, unbeknownst to her, has acted as a mentor-on-paper? And to top it off, to have shared the whole experience with friends normally scattered across the country, and to have [...]

Weekend links

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Photo by the incredibly gifted Keely Scott Decorating truths from a 15-year-old Tanzanian boy :: Nesting Place And so I told her she is strong (and I am, too) :: Sorta Crunchy 10 remarkable women in U.S. business history :: Investor Place Fresh Air remembers author Maurice Sendak :: NPR How too much choice affects [...]

Weekend giveaway: Clean Mama Printables

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Today’s weekend giveaway comes from sponsor Clean Mama Printables, a great source for homekeeping printables that really work for you and make your life easier. From Clean Mama Printables: “Clean Mama Printables specializes in original organizational documents designed to take the work out of organizing your life. Becky is a clean freak and lover of [...]

The road to simplicity is marked by complexity. But it’s still worth it.

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The following is a guest post written by my friend Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and creator of Steady Mom. With all the talk about simplicity these days, you’d think that the route getting there would be, well, simple. But many find that with each step they take toward simplicity, they encounter temporary complications. [...]

A little beauty goes a long way

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Today I’m over at (in)courage, sharing about my need for beauty, and that I’m okay with that. I used to not be okay with that. But I am now. From the post: “This morning, I stepped over no fewer than five stinky, balled-up socks en route to the bathroom. After breakfast, I scrubbed congealed oatmeal [...]