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Family

Raising kids in a minimalist home is possible—and even peaceful. This category shares tips for simplifying life with children, from decluttering toys and creating calm spaces to building routines and teaching mindful habits.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, you’ll find practical advice and encouraging stories to help you create a home that supports your values and your family. Less chaos, more connection.

My Adult Child Uses My House as a Storage Unit: 5 Steps ForwardDeclutteringFamily

My Adult Child Uses My House as a Storage Unit: 5 Steps Forward

Many parents struggle with this transition—at what point can you fully reclaim your home? You’re…
10/24/20255 min
How do I get my friends & family on board for minimalist gifting? 11 IdeasFamilyHolidaysMinimalism

How do I get my friends & family on board for minimalist gifting? 11 Ideas

It's important to teach children contentment, moderation, and imagination. But that's like fighting an uphill…
10/07/20256 min
Why I Threw Out My Kids’ ToysFamilyMinimalism

Why I Threw Out My Kids’ Toys

The kids weren't playing with their toys. Most of their time has been spent outside…
09/02/20253 min
Getting Your Family On-Board With DeclutteringDeclutteringFamily

Getting Your Family On-Board With Decluttering

Are you ready to jump into minimalism and embrace simplicity in your home, but want…
05/27/202513 min
10 Family Fun Ideas For Valentine's DayFamilyGiftsHolidays

10 Family Fun Ideas For Valentine's Day

I love Valentine's day! In my mind Valentine's Day isn't about gifts--though I do love getting…
02/01/20254 min
What do I do with all the papers that come home from school?Family

What do I do with all the papers that come home from school?

Cute drawings, colored pictures, craft projects, stories, school memorabilia, and artwork tend to follow children…
03/03/202414 min
Clutter-Free & Consumable Stocking Stuffers | Gift IdeasFamilyGiftsHolidays

Clutter-Free & Consumable Stocking Stuffers | Gift Ideas

So, you want to know what a minimalist puts in a stocking? Well, first off,…
12/05/20237 min
Dealing With Over-Abundant Gifting And Excess Toys
Grandparents Buying Too Many Gifts: How To Deal With Over GiftingFamilyGiftsHolidays

Grandparents Buying Too Many Gifts: How To Deal With Over Gifting

Toys and an overabundance of gifts can be their own special challenge. We can talk…
11/09/20238 min