We've successfully completed one month on the More Than Enough Stuff no buying challenge and it was pretty simple. Until last week, when we started receiving gifts. Before that, I had stayed out of stores …
I often hear myself telling my kids to be grateful for what they have. Whether they are sulking because the after school snack is yogurt instead of a cookie, or they just noticed their friend …
I don't remember when exactly we decided to spend Christmas in Marfa, Texas, but once it was planned we didn't look back. We had visited Marfa twice before, once as a couple and again with …
One week into our no buying stuff experiment and all is well. I haven't had any major obstacles to overcome, and have generally stayed clear of stores. I'm not an excessive shopper anyway and have …
We have so much stuff. More than enough stuff, and I am fairly certain that we can live without more for a long time. So, this year we aren't going to buy any more. No …
Monday morning I sat in my pajamas with my three-year-old on my lap and ordered our groceries online. Then we packed up and went to the pool where we swam, chatted, and played with friends for …
Managing a household with three little kids and (and a new puppy) can feel crazy. Often times I'm scrambling to figure out what the best way to handle the next emergency, unexpected situation, or imbalanced …
I had such an incredible experience speaking at Alt Summit a couple weeks ago. I thought about and worked on my presentation for weeks leading up to the conference, even telling myself on several occasions …
This week I've been in Salt Lake City, enjoying the beautiful mountain air and attending Alt Summit. It's my third year, attending, and second year participating as a speaker. This afternoon I'll be sharing all …
I'm sitting in Lake Powell, spending a couple short days away with my family. While going to the lake with kids isn't a total break, it definitely provides some much-needed family time, relaxation, and a …
There isn't much that drains my energy more than hitting 5 o'clock with hungry, tired kids and thinking "What am I going to make for dinner?"I've done lots of different types of meal planning in …
When we were first married, Dave and I frequented home stores to gather necessities for our first little place. We needed pillows, curtains, a bathmat, and a bunch of other little odds and ends …