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Shannon Torrens

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HOLIDAYS

25 Easy Summer Activities for Little Kids

· CHILDREN, HOLIDAYS

25 EASY SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Summer is here and I intend to make the most of it! Today I am sharing 25 easy summer activities for little kids.  All of these 25 summer activities are cheap and easy to put together. My boys are currently 3 and 6 years old and they both love all of these fun summer activities.  Most of these activities can be set up quickly and easily in your backyard.  If it is too hot you can do some of them inside as well. It's nice to have a list of activities on hand to break up the … [Read more...] about 25 Easy Summer Activities for Little Kids

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61 Minimalist Gift Ideas

· CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAYS, MINIMALISM

Minimalist Gift ideas

Here are 61 minimalist gift ideas for everyone in your life.  Why add more clutter to the world?  When I first started decluttering I thought I would never buy anything ever again.  The thought of unwanted gifts stressed me out, but luckily there is an alternative. Americans spend a lot of money on gifts, the average American spends $920 per person on holiday gifts, and the sad thing is a lot of these gifts go in the trash!  31% of people regift the presents they … [Read more...] about 61 Minimalist Gift Ideas

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Salt Dough Ornaments

· CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAYS, RECIPES

how to make salt ornaments for christmas

Homemade salt dough ornaments are so easy and fun to make.  Getting crafty during the holiday season is so much fun.  With this simple recipe, you can't go wrong. All you need are three ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen right now! Watch how to make salt dough ornaments: Salt Dough Ornament Ingredients: 4 Cups Flour 1 cup Salt 1 1/2 Cup Water Directions Salt Dough Ornaments: First mix the flour and salt together, then add the water. Second … [Read more...] about Salt Dough Ornaments

Filed Under: CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAYS, RECIPES Tagged With: Christmas, DIY, Holiday Decor

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Minimalist Fall Decor Ideas

· HOLIDAYS, HOME DECOR, MINIMALISM

Minimalist Cozy Decor Ideas

Today I am sharing my minimalist Fall decor ideas.  As an aspiring minimalist I want to keep my home clutter-free, but make sure it feels cozy too.  Here are my tips on how to decorate for Fall as a minimalist. Minimalist Fall Decor Ideas - Home Tour. (post contains affiliate links read more here) Minimalist Fall Decor When we started to declutter two years ago I had a lot of decorations for every season.  Now as I decorate for each occasion I try to declutter anything … [Read more...] about Minimalist Fall Decor Ideas

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Fall Bucket List – Simple Cozy Fall

· HOLIDAYS, LIFESTYLE

fall bucket list ideas

Today I am sharing my Fall bucket list for a simple cozy Fall. Fall is finally here and the excitement has set in.  Now we can finally drink a hot cup of coffee without sweating.  I love the falling leaves and the cozy feel that Fall brings into our lives.  Here are some fun Fall activities for a cozy season.  Make sure to get my free Fall bucket list at the end of this post. Fall Bucket List IDEAS 1 - PUMPKIN PATCH AT THE FARM Every year we love to head out to the local … [Read more...] about Fall Bucket List – Simple Cozy Fall

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Simple Living Easter

· EASTER, FAMILY, HOLIDAYS

EASTER

We decided to bring back our traditional Easter brunch.  When I was a kid we always had a huge Easter morning brunch with all of our friends.  For the last 5 or so years we haven't been doing the brunch so we decided to bring it back!  We headed up to my parents house the night before Easter so we could help in the morning. Breakfast Our traditional brunch has always been a potluck.  This is the best way to have a party!  Each person brings their favorite dish, and that way you end up having a … [Read more...] about Simple Living Easter

Filed Under: EASTER, FAMILY, HOLIDAYS Tagged With: Easter, Holiday, Spring

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How To Declutter Christmas Decorations – 5 TIPS

· CHRISTMAS, DECLUTTERING, HOLIDAYS

Today I am sharing how to declutter Christmas decorations - 5 tips that work! During the last 2 years of decluttering my Christmas decorations, I have picked up some simple tips.  Anyone can simplify their stuff it just takes some time and effort.   When I was younger I kept everything!  I would keep little scraps of paper and tickets.  Keeping every card that was ever given to me!  I totally understand how Christmas decorations can be sentimental, but I also … [Read more...] about How To Declutter Christmas Decorations – 5 TIPS

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Simple Christmas Bucket List

· CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAYS, INTENTIONAL LIVING

Christmas bucket list

December is the best time of the year to gather with family and friends and have fun!  Here is our simple Christmas bucket list. The holidays are what we make of them.  We are trying to enjoy ourselves by having some fun experiences.  A simple Christmas bucket list is the best way to make sure we are getting the most out of our holiday! This is the beginning of making some family traditions that we can look forward to each December. Christmas Light Tour In every town … [Read more...] about Simple Christmas Bucket List

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How To Create a Minimalist Hygge Christmas

· CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAYS, HOME DECOR, INTENTIONAL LIVING

Today I am sharing how to create a minimalist hygge Christmas.  Minimalism and hygge work really well together!  Don't worry if you are a minimalist you can still have hygge in your life. Hygge (pronounced hoo-guh) is a Danish word for the feeling of being cozy, content, and enjoying the small things in life.  There isn't an exact definition because it's a feeling you get. When I first started looking up minimalism I kept coming across the word Hygge.  I love the idea … [Read more...] about How To Create a Minimalist Hygge Christmas

Filed Under: CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAYS, HOME DECOR, INTENTIONAL LIVING Tagged With: Christmas decor, holidays, hygge, MINIMALISM

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10 Simple Minimalist Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids 2020

· CHILDREN, CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAYS, MINIMALISM

Here are the best gifts ideas for the minimalist kids in your life.  10 Simple minimalist gift ideas that any family will love. December is here and Christmas is only a few weeks away.  We have spent the last year decluttering our home and simplifying what we have kept.  I am not looking forward to filling our house back up any time soon. I decided to come up with a simple gift guide for all the minimalists with kids.  We will be getting our kids gifts this year, but they … [Read more...] about 10 Simple Minimalist Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids 2020

Filed Under: CHILDREN, CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAYS, MINIMALISM Tagged With: CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS, GIFT GUIDE, MINIMALIST GIFT IDEAS

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