This family has a technology free room. Here’s why they love it
In 2020, we hosted Adele of Simple Life Musings on our Instagram stories home tour series. She lives in a dreamy D.C. area home (once featured in a Hallmark movie!) with her husband and seven…
Clutter affects men and women differently—here’s why
When I first began pursuing minimalism about a year and a half ago, I distinctly remember a time when I had returned from the grocery store to a solid surprise. I’d only been out less…
How to share the mental workload of motherhood
I NEED TO ESCAPE MY LIFE. I literally said this the other day in a huff as I ran past my mom while gathering water bottles, snacks, shoes, sunscreen, hats, a check to deposit at…
If family gatherings are stressful—here’s what to do
Growing up, holiday parties were always big family affairs. I have a large extended family, with a dozen aunts & uncles (and even more cousins). Think standing room only in the kitchen, kids weaving through…
Families shouldn’t be afraid to host dinner parties — here’s why
Parenting can be tough, and it can also be lonely. It can be hard to find time to go on a much-needed date night, let alone get together with other couples, and sometimes the idea…
Why we don’t seek help when our marriages need it
Photo by: Love Well Photography Marriage. Takes. Work. We’ve all heard this saying before. But when it comes down to it, this is much easier said than done. As much as it makes sense that…
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage After Kids
Recently my husband and I went to Washington, D.C., for a work event through his company. It was extra special because we’d spent the first five (child-free) years of our marriage together in that city….
Marriage is HARD. 8 Tips to Keep the Spark Alive (With Kids in Tow)
I won’t mince words here: marriage can be freaking HARD. Sure, in the beginning it’s easy to keep the spark alive while everything is still new and you don’t have little miniature humans running around….
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
