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    • As much as I want to implement a "one in, one out" rule in our house, that rarely happens. But if you’re shopping with intention, a few minutes every couple of months is really all you need to maintain a capsule wardrobe. ⠀ ⠀ I whipped this dresser back into capsule condition while packing for a trip a couple of weeks ago. The clothes that went in my suitcase were obvious keepers, and after 9 days away I decided to add my entire Maybe pile to the donation bag! A little time apart from your things makes you realize how little you really need. ☺️⠀ ⠀ Up for a #declutterchallenge challenge? Take 10 minutes (or less) to go through your dresser today. When you’re done, share an after photo to your feed or stories, tag @modminimalism and I’ll share! ⠀ Here are some ideas for things you might want to consider parting ways with: ⠀ • Anything you aren’t wearing or loving as much anymore⠀ • Items that are stained, damaged or showing serious wear⠀ • Something that wasn’t perfect for you, but you held onto until you found something better ⠀ • Items that just don’t work with other pieces in your capsule⠀ • An item that doesn’t fit or flatter your shape as well as something else could⠀ • Items that don’t fully make sense for your current lifestyle ⠀ ⠀ #modernminimalism #declutter #decluttering #declutteryourhome #decluttertips #clutterfreewithkids #clutter #capsulewardrobe #capsulechallenge #modernminimalism #lessismore #minimalist #minimalism #minimalismwithkids #minimalistmama #minimal #simplify
    • When it comes to kids books, I’ll be the first to admit I have hoarding tendencies. Give me all the beautiful illustrations! But over the last year, I’ve tried to buy significantly fewer books for the kids. ⠀ ⠀ Making frequent trips to the library has been instrumental in my success and has helped me avoid numerous impulse book purchases on Amazon. The kids love it because having a shelf of rotating titles keeps things fresh, plus it teaches them the all-important lesson of borrowing and returning, and the importance of taking good care of the books in our possession. ⠀ ⠀ Today on the blog I'm sharing our simple solutions for decluttering kids books and would love to know how you keep book clutter in check in your own home! ⠀ •••⠀ #modernminimalism #lessismore #minimalist #minimalism #minimalismwithkids #toddlers #mamahood #minimalistmama #minimal #simplify #declutter #decluttering #declutteryourhome #decluttertips #clutterfreewithkids #clutter
    • Marching into Monday like 💂‍♀️⠀ ⠀ This toy soldier costume was, and still is, one of this little guy's favorite Christmas gifts — thanks, Auntie Sasha! Noah got a little obsessed with the Nutcracker last Christmas and since then this costume has provided us hours of imaginative play, dancing and some pretty entertaining performances with his sweet little sister playing Clara. 👯🤣⠀ ⠀ Hoping we get one more Nutcracker season out of this costume before our little soldier outgrows it. ⠀ ⠀ What's your kiddos favorite imagination-starting toy at the moment?⠀ •••⠀ #motherhoodsimplified #mamalife #toddlerfun #toddleractivities #toddlerplay #toddlergram #toddlerphotography #toddlertoys #simplicityplay #learningthroughplay #creativeplay #independentplay #toddlerplayideas
    • Any 30-minute dinner fans out there? 🙋⠀ ⠀ If your kids like salmon they’ll love this. If baked green beans are too tough for your little one, steam up some of their favorite veggies and serve with a little sauce for dipping! 😋⠀ ⠀ Make this recipe? We wanna see! 🙌🏻 Share a photo, tag us @modminimalism and we'll reshare! ⠀ INGREDIENTS⠀ 1/3 cup whole grain mustard⠀ 1/4 cup honey⠀ 4 cloves garlic, minced⠀ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about ½ lemon)⠀ Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste⠀ 2 pounds boneless salmon, with or without skin⠀ 1 ½ pound green beans, ends trimmed⠀ 2 tablespoons olive oil⠀ Lemon and fresh, minced parsley for garnish⠀ ⠀ DIRECTIONS⠀ 1. Heat oven to 375F.⠀ ⠀ 2. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the honey mustard sauce and stir until well combined.⠀ ⠀ 3. Line two large baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly brush them with olive oil. Divide the salmon between the two pans, placing one fillet in the center of each. ⠀ ⠀ 4. Divide the green beans and spread them around each piece of salmon. Drizzle beans with olive oil. Spoon the honey mustard sauce over the salmon and then drizzle any leftover sauce onto the green beans. Toss green beans to coat. Season both pans with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.⠀ ⠀ 5. Place another sheet of foil over the top of the salmon and beans, pinching the edges together to create a sealed packet. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the salmon is mostly cooked through. If pans are on separate racks, rotate them halfway through to ensure even cooking.⠀ ⠀ 6. When done, carefully remove the top sheets of aluminum foil. Set the oven to broil and return the pans to the oven for another 2-3 minutes. ⠀ ••• #modernminimalism #minimalistmeals #simplefamilymeals #kidfriendly #salmondinner #dinner #healthyrecipe #eatingfortheinsta #healthydinnerrecipe #instayum #nomnom #eeeeeats #forkyeah #f52grams #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #goodeats #mealprep #mealplanning #easyrecipes #simplifyingmealtime #healthyfood
    • It’s been two days since Prime Day ended (or as I call it Prime Daze) which means millions of “deals” will be delivered today — including the @melissaanddougtoys wood blocks I ordered that had been in my cart for the last month. ⠀ ⠀ You guys, impulse purchases happen. We all do it! But if you’re feeling the slightest bit uneasy about how much you spent, have even a hint of buyer’s remorse, or just know deep down you don’t really need whatever it is you bought, trust that feeling and send. it. back. ⠀ ⠀ Many things from Amazon can be returned for free 🙌🏻 or for less than what you’d spend on a ☕️. If you struggle with paying for shipping like I do, make your coffee at home one morning or skip a lunch out this week to justify the cost — and take your return savings straight to the bank. 💰 🏦 👊🏻 ⠀ •••⠀ #modernminimalism #lessismore #minimalist #minimalism #minimalismwithkids #minimalistmama #minimal #simplify #buyless #buylesschoosewell #buyless #buylessbuybetter #primeday #primedays #primedaze #primeday2019 #debtfree #debtfreeliving
    • What’s the most ridiculous kitchen tool you own? Mine is a pair of cut-resistant gloves that I impulsively purchased after I lost a fight with my food processor blade. Five stitches and five years later, guess how many times I’ve worn them? 🙅🏼‍♀️ ⠀ I recently decluttered a few kitchen drawers and parted ways with some completely unnecessary gadgets (I'm looking at you avocado slicer!) as well as several duplicates. I'm a sucker for cute oven mitts but really, how many does a girl need? Last time I checked I had two hands — so naturally, I kept six and got rid of four. 🤪 Progress >>> perfection, #amiright?⠀ ⠀ Head on over to the blog (link in profile) to see my essential kitchen tools — plus more of what I got rid of!⠀ •••⠀ #modernminimalism #lessismore #minimalist #minimalism #minimalismwithkids #minimalistkitchen #simplekitchen #kitchentools #minimalistmama #minimal #simplify #declutter #decluttering #declutteryourhome #decluttertips #clutterfreewithkids #kitchenclutter
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