Tag Archives: The Rug Rats

How To Be a Minimalist Parent

Posted on November 30, 2011 by carrie

Monday night I joined a dozen or so fellow Atlantans for a meetup at a local coffee shop (that overspilled into a restaurant). We got together to meet Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists. It was fun. … Continue reading →

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One on One Time with Multiple Children

Posted on November 15, 2011 by carrie

One of the things that can be the most guilt inducing when you have several children is the issue of one on one time with individual children. I’ve even seen mothers of just two kids ask how to accomplish this. … Continue reading →

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Walking To The Library

Posted on November 3, 2011 by carrie

I’m reading Pride and Prejudice. Not as fast as I’d like to, mind you. It’s the kind of book I could easily devour in one long session, with a pot of tea and a few pillows strategically arranged on the … Continue reading →

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Things That Are Broken

Posted on October 26, 2011 by carrie

Have you ever read Seth Godin’s blog? He sometimes mentions “things that are broken“. It’s all about dumb things that marketers and governments do that just don’t work. The video is fun too. As a mom, I’ve discovered plenty of … Continue reading →

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Nobody Move

Posted on October 20, 2011 by carrie

My almost 9 and 6 year old daughters have had a love/hate relationship for years. They would get along and play together occasionally for a few hours, maybe even a few days. But it rarely lasted. I think these two … Continue reading →

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Banana French Toast

Posted on October 19, 2011 by carrie

About a decade ago, I read the Tightwad Gazette books. Those were the kind of books you consume, rather than just read. I took notes. Lots of them. Last week while decluttering my recipe files, I found a recipe for … Continue reading →

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Homeschooler eBay Business

Posted on October 6, 2011 by carrie

My 10 year old son is an eBay business magnate. Well, maybe magnate is a bit… ambitious. It’s more like he’s an eBay business… beginner. But even Trump had to start somewhere, eh? One of the things I love about … Continue reading →

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On Simplifying: No More Hand Me Down Clothing Stash!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by carrie

“…If, then, your eye is simple, your whole body will be bright.” Matthew 6:22, NWT   I made what may be potentially viewed as a radical decision for a mom. Heretical, even. Especially for a mom with a larger family. … Continue reading →

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In Which I Shamelessly Beg for PaperbackSwap points

Posted on September 20, 2011 by carrie

Have I mentioned PaperBackSwap lately? Oh how I do love PaperBackSwap. Why? Well, two ways mostly. Reduce clutter Don’t get me wrong, I love books. I have 4 bookcases in my living room alone. But unless a book is one … Continue reading →

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We Like Holding Her

Posted on September 19, 2011 by carrie

Last Thursday we headed to the HIGH museum here in Atlanta for free family Thursday. Often, when I get out of the car, a big kid has already taken Ruby out of her car seat. That means that much of … Continue reading →

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