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The one part of my house I *have to* clean to keep me sane

Do you have a mandatory clutter-free zone, too?

I stopped feeling bad about saying ‘no’ to toys

We have plenty of beautiful, useful toys in our home already. I have eliminated the guilt of needing more toys to please them because I know they have more than enough.

Joanna Gaines’ Instagram post totally nails how bittersweet it is to watch your kids grow up

One of her kids can drive now.

6 crockpot soup recipes that’ll keep your entire family warm all winter long

You can prep in 15 minutes or less—bookmark this one, mama.

Decluttering tip: This service helps you reuse Amazon boxes for charity

Well, we know what we're doing this weekend.

The painless way to declutter your kid’s toys

It just takes five easy steps.

5 recipes with less than 10 ingredients that kids can help create

Easy mouth-watering recipes for the entire family from America's Test Kitchen.

Why I’m asking for fewer toys for my kids

More toys results in less time for play and more time for clean up.

7 stress-free tips for hosting a dinner party with kids

Plus, easy holiday and decor trends to follow.

The Sunday family dinner is nearly obsolete, but it’s one that’s worth bringing back

Family dinners are more than tasty foods.

5 phrases to become a minimalist giver this holiday, according to a KonMari expert

Plus, how to minimize your holiday to-do list.

How to make a small space look larger, according to an interior designer

Minimalism is key, mama.

How Clea and Joanna of ‘The Home Edit’ organize things + their time as working parents

They recommend tackling play spaces when the kids are sleeping or at school. That way you can toss anything they don't use, need or like (and they won't miss it if they don't know it's gone.

Drew Barrymore launches home decor line for kids—and it’s magical ✨

Plus, it's available at Walmart!

You can now buy Baby Shark bedding at Walmart, Mama Shark 🦈

Raise your hand if your kiddo wants this.

Kid-friendly rugs that are SO beautiful and cost $200 (or less)

Totally gorgeous area rugs that are stain-proof? And cheap? Yes, they do exist!

Amazon has toy vacuum cleaners that actually work!

Now your kids really can help tidy up.

My daughters are no longer babies but I can’t let go of *all* of their baby stuff

How could a mother part with the hospital newborn cap—the one that, if you squeeze your eyes shut and sniff really deeply, still smells a little like fresh baby?

Spring clean just like Joanna Gaines with these 5 easy tips

3. Purge what no longer serves a purpose

How I finally managed all of my kids’ toy clutter—for good

What was meant to entertain, educate and occupy our children, has become the object of frustration, distraction and pain (ever step on a Lego barefoot?).