Tag: minimalism
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5 Downsides of the KonMari Method
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, I had an unusual talent for organizing. While my sister would pay me a dollar to tidy her room, I would direct her on how to declutter—sort socks into hampers, arrange books by height, and banish distracting posters from sight. Fast forward to today, and I still…
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Can Our Kids Find Joy in Simplicity?
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study conducted by Children’s Worlds unveiled some thought-provoking insights into children’s happiness and their perceptions of wealth, family, and education. Surprisingly, children from diverse countries like Algeria, Ethiopia, Israel, Nepal, Switzerland, and the United States—regardless of their economic status—reported high levels of life satisfaction. Interestingly, kids from less affluent nations,…
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The Challenges of Aspiring Minimalism in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast We had hardly finished unwrapping our holiday presents when the chaos began. My children were bursting with excitement, their eyes sparkling with the thrill of new toys. My partner, Mark, was enjoying the afterglow of another successful holiday season, thanks to my meticulous planning. Meanwhile, I found myself overwhelmed, thinking, “Oh no,…
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All the Clutter in Your House Could Be Making You Unhappy
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 25, 2021 Originally Published: March 18, 2017 If you were to share the biggest source of frustration in your home right now, chances are you’d say something like, “There’s just not enough space for all our things!” or “I really need to declutter all these toys and clothes that no…
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Why I Tried to Embrace Montessori Parenting, but Now Crave Our Old Plastic Toys Back
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the journey of motherhood. My first pregnancy hit me like a ton of bricks—not from the swelling or the heartburn, but from the shocking realization that baby products can be downright hideous. The endless sea of plastic and garish colors flooded my home like a neon rave gone wrong. Those toys…
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Your Child Doesn’t Need Toys for Christmas (And Neither Does Mine)
Get Pregnant Fast As a child in the early ’90s, I longed for an Easy-Bake Oven. All my friends seemed to have one, or so I told my parents. I imagined all the delightful treats I could create, even dreaming of setting up a little bakery to earn some extra cash. When Christmas finally arrived,…
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Why I Don’t Hold Onto My Kids’ Childhood Keepsakes
Get Pregnant Fast In my mother-in-law’s attic, there’s a massive bin filled with Legos and a few boxes of odds and ends from my husband’s childhood. She’s saving these treasures for when our kids are old enough to enjoy them and until we find a larger home to store everything. On one hand, it’s nice…
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Meet the Mom Who Simplified Her Kids’ Lives by Donating Their Toys
Get Pregnant Fast In a world overflowing with stuff, one mom is making waves by embracing minimalism and inspiring others to do the same. Meet Jessica Harper, a mother of four who decided to take a stand against the overwhelming clutter that filled her home. Four years ago, Jessica found herself drowning in toys, feeling…
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Marie Kondo, My Son, and Me: A Journey of Letting Go
Get Pregnant Fast Earlier this year, I joined the ranks of millions who have read Marie Kondo’s transformative book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. However, as I flipped through the pages, it became clear that this book wasn’t tailored for parents like me. With a busy schedule and a house filled with toys, I…
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The Affliction of “More” in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast My five-year-old, like many children, is constantly asking for more. More toys, despite having barely touched half of what he owns. More dessert, even when his mouth is already stuffed with sweets. More time before bed, often resulting in a drawn-out and torturous bedtime routine. His relentless demands leave me yearning for…