Making Space
Last night’s ponderings followed me into today and I’ve decided that it’s the official Kim’s Decluttering Week Extravaganza. The big kids being gone camping for the week with Grandma make the timing all out perfect. I’ve got a bit more physical space and a whole lot more mental space with only one little person underfoot! [...]
More is less
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always liked to cram as much stuff into my life as possible. As a kid, I took part in Brownies/Guides/Pathfinders, baseball, soccer, pottery, gymnastics, choir, and then the world of horses. I always wanted more time for more friends and more activities and more fun. As I’ve [...]
Playful Playroom
Shortly after moving into our house, we converted what is meant to be the master bedroom off the kitchen into a playroom for the kids. It suited us better to have everyone sleeping upstairs and a play area in the main living area for the kids. As anyone who has been to our house knows, [...]
Voluntary Simplicity
Yesterday, I attended a workshop on voluntary simplicity which was being offered at our church by a few of the parishioners. There was a retreat a few months back, but being the mom of two little kids (one of whom still nurses several times each night) doesn’t lend itself well to that type of activity. [...]
