September 5, 2012April 10, 2023capturing contentment, in search of simplicity, learning how to not be afraid On having stuff I was talking to a friend on Sunday about how tight our finances are. It’s at the point where I know exactly […] Read more
August 1, 2012April 10, 2023capturing contentment, daily moments, Home schooling, in search of simplicity The Art of Life Our peach trees have that leaf curl disease that will eventually kill them if it goes untreated. We didn’t strip all the […] Read more
April 4, 2012April 10, 2023in search of simplicity The Simplicity Project – A simpler wardrobe You know what’s not simple? Trying to get rid of your extra stuff, AND, take pictures of it and record the process. […] Read more
March 7, 2012April 10, 2023I have to wear something?, in search of simplicity The Simplicity Project – Too many clothes, nothing to wear When I was 4 my mom went to the hospital to give birth to my little sister and my grandmother came to […] Read more
March 1, 2012April 10, 2023in search of simplicity The Simplicity Project – Refine the Schedule Last year I finally got over my fear of Excel and learned to use spreadsheets. This is relevant because for the first […] Read more
February 23, 2012April 10, 2023in search of simplicity The Simplicity Project – Stop Multi-Tasking It’s the first day of Lent. Here’s day one of my Lenten Meditation for Children. Parts of this experiment were just one […] Read more
February 8, 2012April 10, 2023in search of simplicity The Simplicity Project – Establish a regular bed time When one is setting out to change old habits and establish a regular bedtime, at a reasonable hour it would be best […] Read more
January 31, 2012April 10, 2023in search of simplicity In search of simplicity So it’s my birthday today. (I’ll go ahead and pause for a moment so you can all mutter the obligatory well wishes.) […] Read more
March 17, 2006April 10, 2023in search of simplicity Fantasies I have this fantasy that things were easier for women in my position before the advent of women’s lib. Don’t get me […] Read more