Harmony, not Balance
Minimalist + Mom + Career A friend once told me, “Do not try to balance work and home. It cannot be done. Instead find the integration in your life and learn to harmonize.” I started practicing minimalism almost three years ago out of necessity. I was working long hours, balancing being a wife, mother of […]
My Role of Mom
Meet my Littles. Canaan Elias Kungwa, age 7, 2nd gradeIsrael Hughes Kigundu, age 3, Preschool My role of mom is one I would never trade. It is difficult, not glamorous, and yet rewarding. Overall, I would never trade it. Some days, I have considered it. Today, was one of those days. My boys are involved […]
If you lost it, would you buy it again?
Minimalism is a journey and not an end goal. I continue to read, research, and learn how to continue down this path of embracing what is important and minimizing what is not. Minimalism has certain principles and values however every minimalist or aspiring minimalist finds their own path and expresses their path differently. I recently […]
Declutter, And then Organize
Organization is one of those unclear words. What does it really mean to be organized? When I started college in 2002, I prided myself on being organized and prepared. Over the summer prior to my first fall semester, I neatly crafted a letter to my parents, my older siblings, and a few favorite aunts detailing […]
Capsule Wardrobing
I have been blogging and posting to social media for about a month now. This journey has been amazing and thank all of you for being so positive and supportive of me as I share my passions and journey with you. So, I did a thing. During my branding session, the professional photos I used […]
Tip and Idea #5: Eight days to a Capsule Wardrobe
Are you the mom who does mounds of laundry each week and can never seem to find anything to wear? When standing in the closet in the morning or folding that never ending laundry pile, instead of thinking that you need more or different clothing, what if the answer is that you have too much? […]
Tip and Idea #3: The Decluttering Process
According to the dictionary, the noun ‘clutter’ refers to a collection of things lying around in an untidy mess. To ‘declutter’ is the verb, the action of removing the unnecessary items. Thus removing the untidy mess. To actively declutter a space, I plan first and then act second. Here are my specific tips for the […]
Tip and Idea #4: Child Closet, Minimize then Organize
Hey there. I received some questions about closet organization for children using minimalism principles. Here is my RS Tip and Idea. Have you ever tried to make lists to explain where the kids items were in the house? I travel some for work and that method did not work for me. Ensuring the house is […]
Tip and Idea #2: Saving Sentimental Things from your Children
So, don’t judge me but I am THAT mom who loves saving every piece of artwork, class assignment, and gift each child brought home or presented to me. I cannot be the only one. It started simply enough. One large plastic bin each year containing my children’s treasures in, honestly, a jumbled mess inside. I […]
Tip and Idea #1: Family Annual Fun Board
As a mom, ever have FOMO? Ever see others’ social media and feel that you haven’t planned anything for your family this year? Or that your family hasn’t had any fun experiences lately? Having trouble coming up with ideas for things to do on Friday afternoon? A simple way to ensure that quality family memories […]
Understanding the Values of Minimalism
I remember being young, in a tiny town in South Carolina, thinking that life needed to be different. I was third of four children and I remember feeling that there was never enough, never enough food, time, gifts, or money. I remember watching my parents struggle and vowing that when I could decide my life’s […]
My Partner and Husband
15 years ago, I met my husband while we were both in college. And that is the only part of the story we both agree on. I will tell you that he arrived unannounced to my birthday party, made a scene, and would not leave until I gave him my number. He will tell you […]