Last year at this time, I was gearing up for a low-key, relaxing summer with my family, and my summer post here on Simple Mom was all about making summer memories at home. This year, however, our summer is busier — with activities, trips, and plenty to do. I’ve been inspired by the summer bucket [...]

With a move date coming up soon, I’ve had boxes and bubble wrap on the brain. It’s meant that during Project: Simplify, my goal hasn’t necessarily been to make our home here work long-term — it’s been to make packing and starting a new home much easier. So I confess: Part of the reason I [...]

You guys have ROCKED it with the hot spots this past month. For four weeks, you’ve decluttered, cleaned, and organized your master bedroom closet, your paper piles, your kids’ toys or clothing, and your pantry and fridge. I am so impressed with everyone’s’ enthusiasm, creativity, and determination. Your community spirit has kept me going here [...]

I‘ve had a whole variety of kitchens in the past 10 years. 10, to be exact. And I’ve only really loved one of them (the one from our home overseas). I tell you this because if you’re not crazy about your kitchen, I know what that’s like. I’m right there with you. My current kitchen [...]

Time for hot spot number four in Project: Simplify! We’ve worked through our master bedroom closets, our paper piles, and our kids’ toys and clothes. Two more to go. I think you’ll like this week’s because many of you have requested it for this series. Even if you don’t like it, I know you’ll like [...]

We are moving across the country this summer. Par for the course around here, so honestly, it doesn’t really feel like a major ordeal. Not having to board an international flight with 15 boxes and three small children? Yes, please. But we’re still moving, and I’ve found it’s incredibly helpful to start getting ready early. [...]

We’re back! And with this hot spot, we’re officially halfway through Project: Simplify. Are you feeling re-energized? Exhausted? Motivated? Overwhelmed? Maybe a little of everything? I understand. It’s easy for me to feel that way, too. But that’s the beauty of all of us doing it together – watching progress happen, testifying with our own [...]