Moving is always challenging. No one is exempt. Our family of three (plus our dog) recently relocated from Los Angeles, California to Raleigh, North Carolina. We made a stop in Virginia to spend time with family as well as recoup from the first part of our move. We then planned what we could for our new location. This entire move… Read More

We’re currently selling and donating 95% of our things and relocating. It’s crazy, yet truly a blessing. I’ve never had to declutter my possessions to this degree in my life, but I’ve had so many revelations in the process. Now decluttering to this degree as a family takes things to a whole new level. We decided at the last minute… Read More

Yes I did it again. I was planning to grow it long, but things changed. I blame it on being a busy mom, but I’ve been eyeing this cut for a few years now. I didn’t cut my hair at all for the past year and a half. I had been wearing my hair in a bun nonstop, and really… Read More

Many of you know I’ve been doing elimination communication with my son pretty much since birth. Despite all of the effort it takes to do elimination communication, I still feel it’s all worth it. Along with EC we’ve used cloth diapers. I shared the most effective cloth diapering system here. The only thing I would change is DIY wool diaper… Read More

A few years ago I wasn’t even aware of modesty. I don’t see many women in Los Angeles dressing modestly, and it wasn’t a notion when I was a child. I grew up in front of full length mirrors that extended the length of a room in ballet, modern, and jazz classes wearing dance attire that showed your lines for… Read More

I never expected to be away from Minimalist Beauty for so long. I’ve been enjoying the areas of life which have made me grow and stretch. I’ve been experiencing the pruning process in so many areas. The process is only beautiful when willing to open your hand and your heart and let go. Life changes you. I’ve been prioritizing home… Read More