I am reading There's no such thing as bad weather to prepare myself for outdoor activities with my little one as winter approaches. In the book, the author talks about how in Sweden and other Nordic countries, that educators are honest with the students about the human impact on climate change. Fearing that the information… Continue reading A Word on Thanksgiving – Stop the Candy Coating
Author: thehillbillyafrican
Minimalist Holiday Shopping for Kids
It is quite hard to not get caught up in the buying frenzy that is in the air during the holiday season. My spouse and I take full advantage of the fact that our two year old is none the wiser and choose not to buy into the hype. However, we want to build meaningful… Continue reading Minimalist Holiday Shopping for Kids
My Green Beauty Basics
If you have been following me along on instagram, then you know our home renovation took a lot of steam out of my eco friendly engine. I just did not have the spoons (or a kitchen or bathroom) to stay as green as I would have liked. However, because my beauty regime is pretty minimal,… Continue reading My Green Beauty Basics
Building Ritual and Traditions
Being a third culture kid has its pros and cons. On one hand, I am adaptive, can pick up languages very easily and love being a citizen of the world. On the other hand, I suffer from some sort of identity crisis sometimes. I used to wish I had one culture. A set of rules… Continue reading Building Ritual and Traditions
Sunday Sweetness
Things that brightened up this past week for me. This garage sale toy high chair (yay for Godparents who know your style) These two books for keeping her entertained. New hobbies. I picked up needle felting and made Thandie a few felt toys. So far the " 'ushrooms" are a hit and have accompanied a… Continue reading Sunday Sweetness
Lessons Motherhood Has Taught Me
I am Jon Snow, I know nothing. No amount of books, anecdotes, podcasts, or documentaries prepared me for childbirth or motherhood. I had the birth I had, not the one I wanted. Thats a story for another day though. I am constantly in awe of the gifts that motherhood has given to me, and the… Continue reading Lessons Motherhood Has Taught Me
Yummy Non-Toxic Room Spray
I'll let the Environmental Working Group let you know why most room and fabric refreshers are terrible for you and the environment. Instead, I'll share my non-toxic recipe for a spray that I use to sweeten the smell in a room or freshen a fabric What you'll need: A small to medium sized glass or… Continue reading Yummy Non-Toxic Room Spray
Minimalism, 3 years in
Fourscore and about three years ago, I got tired and overwhelmed by all the stuff in my life and began my journey into minimalism. Here is what I have learned so far: It's work - Once you get past all the decluttering, and figure out how you want whatever you minimized to look, you have… Continue reading Minimalism, 3 years in
Helina Baby Meh Dai Review
In July, I got to go to the International baby-wearing conference that happened in Iowa. It was fun to meet fellow baby-wearers I have been interacting with for the past two years and meet them face to face. I was especially excited to be around fellow Black baby-wearers. It is no secret that I love… Continue reading Helina Baby Meh Dai Review
My thrifty summer
As a type A Capricorn, labels, lists and general definitions of things warm the cockles of my heart. Defining my style was fundamental in allowing me to figure out exactly what I was looking for when I began furnishing the house and adding to my closet. I have a whole post about what how I… Continue reading My thrifty summer
