One thing that has been made comically clear to me since my diagnosis is that it’s not particularly common for a thirty five year old to have terminal colon cancer. This realization has mostly come in the form of nurses, techs, and even doctors arriving to my room or confirming an appointment who hold out Read more
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas season, appropriately full to the brim of feast days and celebrations, is beginning to find its natural balance in a season of less. Of paring down, refocusing, returning to routines. I’d also venture that the sudden white space created for many by taking down the decorations and Read more
It’s that time of year again! I want to share my favorite Advent tradition, and this year I’d like to invite you to join us. Since Molly’s first Advent, we have celebrated every Saint Nicholas’ Day by filling a sack of items to give to those who may need them more than we do. We Read more
As we prepare for our third baby’s birth in a couple of weeks, my stranger nesting tendencies like the need to wash every wall and ceiling in the apartment, purge ruthlessly, and rearrange all the furniture are beginning to fade into gentler preparations. I am looking forward to snowy, dreary days filled with twinkle lights, Read more
This beautiful advice comes from my equally beautiful friend, Kathleen. It was a simple sentence she said in the midst of a conversation about why she chose to become a certified infant sleep coach. She may not even remember it, but it left a profound impact on me. Hearing it spoken out loud, it sounds Read more
This important advice comes from my own wise mom. Ever since we began having children, she has insisted that we remain vigilant about how we think and talk about our children because the things we say to ourselves and to them can become self-fulfilling prophecies. She has encouraged us to avoid adjectives like “dramatic,” “difficult,” Read more
As I write this from the playground on a glorious fall day, it’s easy to remember why this advice, received from many sources, is so important. Yet a week ago, in the midst of overwhelm and sleep deprivation, even these simple tasks seemed insurmountable. Most of us have heard that the “basics” of caring for Read more
Over the last couple of years, I have had the immense joy of watching several of my close friends prepare to become first time moms. These women are light years ahead of where I was in preparing to be a new mom and have shared their intentional approach to controlling the amount of stuff and Read more
I recently saw a post claiming to be the “Essential Minimalist Kitchen Guide.” The only items a minimalist should ever need in the kitchen. Apart from the fact that we happily don’t own half the items on the list, it did not take into account that some families (like us) regularly need more than six Read more
After 43 flights with at least one child, 37 of those with two children, and all with at least one lap child, I thought I’d share some of what we’ve learned and what gets us confidently back in the air time and again. Unsurprisingly, we take a minimalist approach to flying. On Molly’s first transatlantic flight Read more
