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Feb 26

Moving Sucks, Even When You’re A Grown Up

When I was a kid, I grew up in the same neighborhood from the time I went to kindergarten to the time I graduated high school. My friends in elementary Read more

Feb 22

Six Things to Ask Yourself Before Going Tiny

Making the decision to downsize our supersized lives and go tiny full time can be a very exciting one. However, many people, couples, and even families are seeing the trend Read more

Feb 10

A “How Can I Help” Guide for Husbands-A (Mostly) Free Way To Give Your Lady A Happy Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day puts a lot of pressure on men to shower their women with gifts, surprises, flowers, candy, or fancy dinners. Some women expect that and some men love to Read more

Feb 08

Valentine’s Gift Guide For Men-What Your Real-Life Women Actually Want

Shopping for the women in our lives can be tricky. Mamas come in all shapes, styles, and sizes, and many have a wide variation of tastes. Husbands and children alike Read more

Feb 02

Surviving Winter Living Tiny-4 Tips To Keep Things Toasty

Spending our first winter living tiny in Ohio has taught us some hard and fast lessons about surviving the snow and negative temps when your house is on wheels. This Read more

Jan 31

Dealing With The Diagnosis: 4 Ways to Overcome the Grief After Your Child’s Mental Health Diagnosis

I remember June 4th, 2016 with great clarity. It was the appointment we’d simultaneously hoped for and dreaded for years. Between my husband and I, we have over 30 years Read more

Jan 29

Impostor Syndrome: Life as an Imperfect Parent

I don’t always pick the healthiest foods, or respond to my son’s ADHD meltdowns with the kindest words. But I’m not an impostor — I’m doing the best I can Read more

Jan 25

8 Tips For The First-Time Homeschooling Parent

Making the decision to homeschool your child is not one usually made lightly. Many families pray and pine over their choice. Will my child become socially awkward? Will my child Read more

Jan 14

Six Months In: A Family of Four Living Tiny in Under 300 sq. ft.

Living full-time as a family of four (and a dog) in a 36ft fifth wheel camper isn’t for everyone. But minimalism and downsizing can be! Living on less can save Read more

Jan 08

9 Easy Ways Minimalist Living Saves Us Money

Our family of four (and our pup) downsized from a 15 acre farm to a 36ft camper about six months ago. Since the move, we have found that we are Read more

Jan 05

Five Sanity-Savers for Parents with an Extreme Child on Holiday

I often write about the real life musings of raising a child with extreme behavior disorders. For other special needs parents like myself, the idea of celebrating the holidays invokes Read more

Dec 18

A Very Tiny (House) Christmas

As can be expected, our little family’s choice to live tiny generates a lot of buzz and tons of questions. Why did you decide to do this? How do you Read more

Dec 13

How to be More Organized

A new year means new resolutions maybe you should resolve to be more organized in 2018, here are some tips how to stay on track year-round. It is hard to Read more

Dec 06

A Gift Guide for Real Moms: What To Buy The Mom In Your Life (32 Gifts She’ll Actually Like)

Historically, moms are the easiest people to shop for during any time of the year. I once bought my mom a “jewelry tray” (read: tiny metal pan) with a unicorn Read more

Nov 30

The Minimalist Gift Guide: 21 Must-Haves for Tiny Living

Everyone has that friend or relative whose name you pray you won’t draw for the family gift exchange each year. Some people are nearly impossible to shop for! After going Read more

Nov 15

Top 10 Tech-Free Gifts for Kids with ADHD and Other Impulsive Behaviors

Now that the dust has settled from the holidays, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 media-free gifts for kids with ADHD and other impulsive behaviors that I have Read more

Nov 09

5 Truths about Parenting A Child on Mental Health Medication

Mamas, on this subject we must stop the relentless back-biting and judgmental behavior and unite to encourage each other. If you parent a child with special needs, whatever those needs Read more

Oct 16

How to Host Overnight Guests in A Tiny House

Since downsizing from 2000 square feet to under 200, we have hosted several visitors. However, the occasional passerby who wants to come in and “oooohhh” and “ahhhhh” at how we Read more

Oct 11

Parenting A Child with Anxiety while I Manage My Own

When you have spent time parenting any children, your sanity has likely come into question a time or two. Parent a child with special needs (be they physical, emotional, or Read more

Sep 27

This is 300

I am baffled by how many comments I get from readers who applaud me for my vulnerability on this blog. It is funny, in part, because I wouldn’t describe myself Read more

Aug 18

Dear Stay at Home Parent—A Letter From The One Who Works

While my husband and I fully recognize that our arrangement at home is less than traditional, we also struggle to believe that much follows suit with what once was believed Read more

Aug 13

8 Lessons Learned Living Tiny as A Family of Four

We are still newbies to both the camping world and to tiny living, but we are getting the hang of things as we go. As I adjust into a new position Read more

Aug 06

How A Family of Four Downsized from 2000 to 200 sq. ft.

I sat in the recliner covered in spit up, nursing our two week old daughter while our son (who has multiple behavioral diagnosis) ran laps in the living room. I Read more