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12 Minimalist Christmas Decor Ideas

Ribbons, bells, miniature angels and candy canes are just some of the things we fill our house with every Christmas season. Most of us tend to over decorate every area of our home in order for us to feel happy and cozy during the festive period! How do you think a minimalist can pull off the season without having “too much” of what we traditionally do? Here’s some ideas to inspire you! BABY TREES Who told you that Christmas trees should be 6 ft. tall? It’s okay to break the cycle of having a tall Christmas tree every single year. Why not trying a[...]

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5 Simple Ways to Get Ready for the Holiday Season

I can't believe it is finally here! The time of year where we get that warm fuzzy feeling of joy and laughter and it’s everywhere! Whether it is a white or a rainy one, it will always be a day to remember. Even before the Big Day comes, we have to make sure that everything will fall into place, so we see love and happy faces and we have no complaints and regrets. So, here are my top ways to get you ready for the Holidays! ESTABLISH THE PLAN Okay, let’s be real here. Behind the perfect picture scenes of Christmas is the shopping rush, chopping, washing, moving[...]

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Intentional ways to Connect with your Child

In the fast-paced, social-media obsessed society that we are currently living and raising children in, days can often feel like a fire drill. From the moment we wake up to the moment I tuck the kids in typically go, go, go. I know from talking to other parents, we are not the exception to the rule, but rather the norm. The kids come home, we ask how their day was, throw food at them, and then rush back into the car to get to activities on time. Then it's back home, baths, reading, and bed. And when it's not those things, we (us and our children) are often on some[...]

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Making the connection between Mental Health & Yoga

There are a variety of yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditative practices that will help ease the mind. Mood disorders like clinical anxiety and depression affect most people in this day and age. Medications that help people manage their mental health problems can often be addictive. They come with other health problems and can alter your mood. People are looking for holistic ways to feel better mentally. This is where yoga comes in and why it’s become a household name in the western world. Certain poses can make you feel safe, alleviate anxiety from th[...]

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Simple Joy Round Up: Intentional Living

Let's end this month with a bang of intent. What a perfect time for us to do a Round Up about Intentional Living! As always, we will give you the freshest and most interesting updates from all over the interweb. We are leaving nothing out, okay? Check out our blog posts to catch up: Journal Ideas for Intentional Living 6 Habits of Highly Intentional People 5 Ways to be Intentional with your Time Let's start off with the positivity of living life intentionally. INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY Have you ever imagined a life living in a unified community where you share the sa[...]

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7 Best Intentional Living Podcasts

Who doesn't love a good loop of podcasts for their commute, workout, cleaning or even when cooking? But often we find ourselves bored with our current collection and decide to start listening to some new ones - but which ones? I believe you are here because just like me, you get pumped up listening to productivity and intentional living podcasts. So Here are my recommendations: THE LIVIN' LIGHTLY PODCAST It is hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Peterson. Nick & Shae share how they pay-off their debt and simplify and modify their whole lifestyle into an intentiona[...]

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5 Ways to be Intentional with your Time

Procrastination is the most common cause of failure. The clock is ticking but you are still stuck in a rut. The time you waste cannot be regained. How can you resolve this? Intentional-ism. Being intentional with your time means total commitment on accomplishing your tasks and focusing on them. If you're fond of multi-tasking this may sound a little boring and scary. But if you want to be efficiently & effectively productive, you have to stand firm and be mindful with your intentions every minute of the day. Here are some ways to be intentional with your t[...]

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6 Habits of Highly Intentional People

Being intentional with the way you live means that you are consciously living in every moment with focused determination in the now. Intentions direct us to the path we should go. It gives us a strong foundation of WHY. Always ask yourself the reason behind every task, anchor your mindset to it and visualise the feeling of accomplishment. Let us walk you through on how you can start living intentionally. The Habits Planning the day Before Too many decisions is what makes a bad day. It saps out all your energy and motivation early in the morning. To have a product[...]

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Journal Ideas for Intentional Living

"Change is inevitable. Growth is intentional." Glenda Cloud Journaling increases focus and drives our intention towards the day. It encourages the nowness of us being present at all times, helps us to stay on track and let go of past and future anxieties. It can also be an outlet for our creative juices and our frustrations & worries. Here are some Journal Ideas to get you started: Do you want to be intentional with your time and priorities? Then give these suggestions a shot! To Do List Organisation is one of the keys to having a productive and intentional[...]

Blog, Declutter Your Home

13 Things You Should Stop Buying

“The things you own, end up owning you.” - Tyler Durden Never a hoarder but a collector of sentiments. Having too much 'stuff' around the home can eat up most of your time organising and decluttering. BUT you can actually prevent too much clutter entering your home or your workspace if you just know how to limit yourself from buying unnecessary items. Here Are The top Things You Should Stop Buying today: Aluminium Foil & Packaging These are the most versatile tools for any kitchen - however are you aware of the harmful toxicity level of these items to us[...]