Posts by skreader

I have a book of hours that I use - for morning, noon, evening, & compline. It's Episcopalian: http://www.episcopalbookstore.com/product.aspx?productid=1485   Morning prayers - in my house before the rest of the family...

I think that if it's only 4 times a year, and only 45 minutes, the kids can cope.  For family solidarity, you can go too. Maybe you can get your DH to teach you all some Sanskrit words so you  can try to hear & understand...

If you have only one kid, I think it's pretty easy to make a chore chart.   Make a table and fill it in. Show to your DH and then your DD and make sure you all understand and agree as to the...

This is interesting & related. Called "The One Thing" it is a photo essay by Brian Sokol (in cooperation with the UNHCR) about refugees and what they took with them when they fled.   re-combined very nicely...

Instead of talking so much (wearing out your voice) maybe you need to do more physical  correction? What I mean is like a yoga teacher or a karate teacher or a ballet teacher.   If he almost knocks you over with a hug,...

I also mostly plan for supper, which will then become the next day's lunches and (sometimes) supper too.   I usually do it one week at a time, usually before the big weekend grocery shop. Greens are usually either romaine or...

How does this "exuberance" manifest itself? How does he react when he hurts someone?   What are you doing to teach him how to manage his body and movements to he doesn't hurt people?   I don't know about books and...

What gives me inspiration to de-clutter?   Seasonal change - When I do the clothes shift, that is a chance to get rid of some.    Holidays - Getting my house ready for celebrating means cleaning, sorting, &...

Having one of many things works well - one bed for DH and me, one couch for the family, one wardrobe DH and I share, one TV, etc..   But, one bib? My kids could go through a couple of bibs a day  (when they were...

Quote: Originally Posted by mommynorthend  What are the reasons and convictions behind being minimalist?    I don't identify as a "minimalist" - rather as a practical, frugal, person who tries to...