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11 Gift Ideas for Minimalists

November 5 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Holidays 22 Comments

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

November 2 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Holidays, Simple Living 14 Comments

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

October 30 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Holidays, Saving Money 37 Comments

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

October 28 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Clutter-Free Gift Ideas, Holidays, Simple Living 21 Comments

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

October 26 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Productivity, Simple Living 43 Comments

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

October 23 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Health, Productivity 13 Comments

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

October 21 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Intentional Living, Simple Living 14 Comments

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

October 20 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Family 20 Comments

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

October 14 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Health, Intentional Living 26 Comments

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

October 9 by Christina Tiplea Filed Under: Family, Simple Living 33 Comments

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…]