The holiday season 7 years ago is what began my minimalism journey. It is still very much a journey I don’t expect to have a destination, but it was that year, when I had just birthed my 3rd sweet baby and I had two toddlers, when Christmas day felt a daze. I wanted to enjoy it, but I was SO overwhelmed. It wasn’t a lack of gratitude for the blessings showered on my family, but a feeling of being so tired and not sure where I would find the energy to find a home for all of it, and just manage the level of “stuff” that 3 kids can mean. Over the years, as a mother, and as a professional organizer, I have seen how “less” really can lead to MORE of what really matters. Less stuff, less busyness, less expectations, less control, actually leads to more presence, more spontaneity, more ROOM to SEE the JOY

I’ve shared how our DIY ornaments paired with some homemade treats have been a favorite minimalist and budget friendly gift for family over the years. DIY gifts have also been a way for us to use materials we already have to create budget friendly, sustainably minded gifts.