Christina Tiplea

Conquer Overwhelm. Live Intentionally.

11 Gift Ideas for Minimalists

by Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Holidays

Tired of giving the same old gifts that just end up as clutter around the recipient's home? Don't miss these 11 gift ideas for minimalists - even non-minimalists will appreciate these clutter-free and thoughtful gift ideas!

The holiday season is officially upon us and today I’m back with even more gift ideas for the holiday season in addition to the Ultimate Clutter-Free Gift Guide I shared last week 🙂

As much as we all really look forward to this time of year, I think there can also be a sense of dread that comes with it as well. For those of us who purposefully try to keep our homes clutter-free throughout the year, the impending gift exchanges that accompany Christmas can sometimes leave us feeling a little panicked with all of the excess that finds a way to creep into our homes.

Today I’m sharing 11 fabulous gift ideas that are as clutter-free as gifts get, and are items that anyone would love to receive! [Read more…]

Our Halloween + Savor the Holidays Course is Now Available

by Filed Under: Holidays, Simple Living

Are you tired of feeling frenzied and stressed out in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Choose happiness and joy this year instead, and learn how to Savor the Holidays! Click to read how you can slow down and soak up all the joy this holiday season has to offer! :)I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween weekend!

It was rainy and a bit on the cold side in Chicago, but we made the most of it and had a blast visiting with all of Little Miss’s Grandparents and my brother who was in town for the weekend.

Her flamingo costume was a hit, and she loved that she could see the beak peeking out from above her head. I ended up ditching the idea of gluing feathers to her costume because I ultimately decided it would be a hot mess to attempt, but she was still the cutest little flamingo I ever did see 🙂 [Read more…]

Easy and Inexpensive Christmas Decor Ideas

by Filed Under: Holidays, Saving Money

Easy and inexpensive Christmas decor ideas to give you some inspiration for simple ways you can decorate your own home this holiday season!

The holidays are such a magical time of year!

I always really look forward to all of the delicious food, family time, freshly fallen snow, and beautiful Christmas decor that this time of year brings.

I’m one of those crazy people who likes to decorate my home for Christmas long before Thanksgiving is here, and it’s because I really do love Christmas that much. I want to be able to bask in its glory for as long as possible 🙂 [Read more…]

The Ultimate Clutter-Free Gift Guide

by Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Holidays, Simple Living

Tired of giving the same old gifts that just end up as clutter around the recipient's home? Don't miss the ultimate clutter-free gift guide for awesome gift ideas that you will be proud to give! This guide includes gifts for everyone on your list - women, men, babies, toddlers, children, and teenagers. It's a must-read!Whether you like it or not, the holiday season is upon us!

I am thrilled, because I absolutely love Christmas and this time of year in general. It’s going to be Little Miss’s second Christmas, but it really does feel like her first because last year she was too young to appreciate any of the fun festivities that surround the holidays.

I’m so looking forward to taking her to see Christmas light displays, the beautiful Christmas tree that is set to music at a mall near us, and of course – seeing her reaction to gifts from Santa on Christmas morning!

While I am all about simplifying and trying to be as much of a minimalist parent as I can be, I still believe in Santa visiting my children on Christmas morning. I am so excited to re-live some holiday magic through her that only a child can truly experience!

That being said, I am definitely trying to limit the overall amount of gifts she is getting and am aiming for as many clutter-free gifts as possible to be entering our home. We are also focusing a lot on making sure the gifts she’s receiving present learning opportunities for her so they aren’t just toys that require a million batteries that don’t facilitate imagination or creative play. [Read more…]

9 Ways to Declutter Your Digital Life

by Filed Under: Productivity, Simple Living

Digital clutter can be the worst and most overwhelming type of clutter to deal with, and is very difficult to get a handle on. Click to read these 9 easy ways to declutter your digital life so you can instantly feel a lot less overwhelmed!A big thank you to Unroll.Me for sponsoring this post! All opinions are 100% my own.

While I love the idea of going digital with everything to keep my life feeling a bit more simplified, the truth is that digital clutter can be just as worse as having paper clutter everywhere.

It’s very easy to become overwhelmed by too many documents glaring at you on your computer desktop, your inbox being overtaken with unnecessary emails, or your social media being a bit too social with all of its constant notifications.

Today I’m sharing some of my top tips to beat the digital clutter beast in your own life, and I truly hope you find it helpful! [Read more…]

7 Tips to Energize Yourself

by Filed Under: Health, Productivity

7 awesome tips to energize yourself on those days when you are dragging and can't seem to snap yourself into being productive. This is a must read! A big thank you to Nature’s Bounty® Earthly Elements™ for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

We all have those days where we are just absolutely draggingggggg.

Sometimes even when I get a great night’s sleep, I still wake up feeling like I just don’t have the energy to get everything done that I need to do.

You all know that I love my coffee, but if consumed too much, that’s really not the healthiest way to get the energy boost that I need on those extra tough days. When I was pregnant with Little Miss, I liked to keep my caffeine consumption subdued and was forced to come up with some alternative ways to get me through my busiest days.

Today I’m sharing some of my top tips to energize yourself, and I hope these help you when you are having one of those days where you just can’t seem to snap yourself into being productive. [Read more…]

5 Real Benefits of Minimalism

by Filed Under: Intentional Living, Simple Living

The advantages of minimalism stretch so much deeper and wider than just enjoying less clutter in your home. Click to read these 5 Real Benefits of Minimalism that will change the way you view the idea of minimalist living.

Hi Everyone! Enjoy this guest post from Reelika! XO Christina

Anуоnе whо hаѕ еmbrасеd minimаliѕm, in any ѕеnѕе оf thе wоrd, knоwѕ thе bеnеfitѕ gо fаr beyond whаt уоu соuld еxрlаin in a ѕinglе blоg роѕt.

Of соurѕе thеrе аrе thе оbviоuѕ uрѕidеѕ оf hаving lеѕѕ сluttеr — likе fеwеr орроrtunitiеѕ fоr уоur роѕѕеѕѕiоnѕ tо jumр оut оf thе hаll сlоѕеt аt уоu nеxt timе уоu ореn thе dооr tо find уоur соаt.

But thе rеаl bеnеfitѕ оf minimаliѕm ѕtrеtсh muсh dеереr — аnd widеr — thаn thаt. [Read more…]

7 Wishes Every Parent Has for Their Child

by Filed Under: Family

We all just want the best for our children, no matter what stage of life they are in. Click to read these 7 wishes every parent has for their child. I bet you can relate to every single one! :)A big thank you to BabyNome for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

Today’s post is a bit of a sappy one and something I think every parent can relate to, no matter what stage of parenting you are currently in.

Little Miss seems to be growing and learning at a record pace these days, so my emotions surrounding parenting and her future in general have been high lately… and I may or may not have cried while writing this post. #MomLife for the win.

I am sharing the 7 biggest wishes I have for my daughter’s future today and I like to think that any other parent out there wishes for these things for their children too.

Even if you aren’t a parent yet, but kids are something definitely on the table for you at some point in your life, I bet you can relate to these too. Or maybe you’re an empty nester and your babies have all grown and moved out of your home – I’m sure you still want these things for them too 🙂 They might grow up, but they are always still our babies, right?! [Read more…]

5 Ways to Relax After A Stressful Day

by Filed Under: Health, Intentional Living

Is the busyness of everyday life making it difficult to handle your stress levels? Here are 5 ways to relax after a stressful day so you can feel at peace and calm again!

A big thank you to Nature’s Bounty® Earthly Elements™ for sponsoring this post!

This time of year seems to breed busyness in us all.

Whether you have kids who are back in school and are getting used to a new routine, or are trying to be more productive after the lazy days of Summer have come to an end, Fall tends to be a very busy time of year.

It’s easy to let your stress levels build up and forget to find ways to relax after you’ve had a long and stressful day. [Read more…]

12 Tips to Simplify Packing for Your Next Trip

by Filed Under: Family, Simple Living

Does the thought of packing for a trip overwhelm you or make you cringe just thinking of everything you need to bring? Read these 12 Tips to Simplify Packing for Your Next Trip so you can make the process of packing easier and feel more relaxed as a result!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Atlantic Luggage. All opinions are 100% mine.

There’s something seriously freeing about packing as light as possible when traveling.

After all, you want to be focused on creating memories while on a trip – not worrying about juggling all the stuff you brought with!

Pre-kid days, my Hubby and I would easily be able to pack only one small carry-on each and last for an entire week without even having to wear anything twice. On our 9 day honeymoon to Aruba three years ago, we both had just a carry-on and it was such a convenient and peaceful way to travel.

While our traveling adventures aren’t quite as frequent since adding Little Miss to the mix, we have been on many a trip together in the last 9 years and have learned a lot about how to travel more simply while still being completely comfortable. [Read more…]

Privacy policy