6 things you can stop doing now
From my new post at Babble: "Do less, enjoy more." There’s a symmetry to that line…a balance that’s so tantalizing in its simplicity. Unfortunately, it brings to mind another line: "Easier said than done..."
Getting Organized
So many parenting headaches boil down to lack of organization. But how do you find time to get organized when there's barely time for a shower?
Help is here. We've got hundreds of tips for organizing your house, your time, and your life, including:
...and more! Scroll down for our most recent tips.
23 April 2013
16 April 2013
HACK REQUEST: Organizing your finances
Let's talk about money systems. I want to hear about your just-enough-not-too-much approaches to finances.
08 April 2013
Use cloth diapers as reusable Swiffer Sweeper pads
Swiffer Sweepers are convenient, but the disposable cleaning cloths get expensive and add to the landfill. Here's a quick idea for DIY reusable Swiffer pads.
03 April 2013
I'm not a parenting expert, but I play one on...an awesome new video resource for parents
Kids In The House is a new video advice site for parents. In some ways it resembles a "video Parent Hacks": thousands of easily searchable short videos that focus on solving specific parenting problems. I'm one of the "experts."
01 April 2013
Streamlining school year routines and activities
In our second week hosting the HuffPost Parents Stress-Less Parenting Workshop, Christine and I are talking about school-year routines and activities.
01 April 2013
A simple hack for forgetful Tooth Fairies
Does the Tooth Fairy sometimes forget about your kids' lost teeth? Yeah, same here. Well, Meagan Francis of The Happiest Mom and The Kitchen Hour podcast has come up with a solution.
20 March 2013
Tissue box as stomp rocket storage system
A stomp rocket is my favorite birthday present choice for a 3- to 7 year-old with a warm weather birthday. This hack from Whitney Moss of Rookie Moms and 510 Families puts a tissue box to work storing the rockets.
04 March 2013
Here's to the people who help
How do your favorite, sparkly, well-groomed bloggers do it all? With help. In theory, we know this, but the particulars often go unmentioned, which leaves many of us wondering why we can't seem to handle the day-to-day as well as do (or, at least, as they appear to on Pinterest and Instagram).
27 February 2013
Clothing-shaped drawer labels show kids where to put away their clothes
Susan's brilliant labeling brainstorm helps her kids get their laundry put away.
26 February 2013
Labels for pre-readers? Use photo stickers!
Isa's two-line hack is an organizing revelation for parents whose kids can't yet read labels.
07 February 2013
Announcing #MinCamp, the free companion workshop to Minimalist Parenting
It's gonna be fun, it's gonna be productive, and it might just change your life. Sign up now!
25 January 2013
Save space in your medicine cabinet; store band-aids in baggies
Ryan tweeted me with her hack + a photo; such a simple, smart idea.
14 January 2013
"Organize" school flyers by storing them as pictures on your phone
Katie's smart strategy for handling the influx of school notices, permission slips, and flyers
08 January 2013
Keeping board games organized? Talk amongst yourselves.
Let's give Tracy a hand...please share your tips for keeping board games organized!
03 January 2013
The one mental shift that will help you keep your New Year’s resolutions
"I’ve made a shift in my thinking about my hopes and plans for the future. This one mental shift has completely changed the way I think about solving problems and improving my life."
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Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less, my book with Christine Koh, is available in print and e-book formats at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your favorite local bookstore.
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