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Take a few MOMENTS to relax and read.
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MONEY TIP
There are so many aspects of finances that it’s hard to know you’ve hit all the important milestones for your kids. There are things they should know by each age, and I’ve simplified that into this quick article.
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OPPORTUNITY
Project 333 is a minimalist fashion challenge created by Courtney Carver that encourages people to dress with just 33 items (including clothing, shoes, and accessories) for three months. The Capsule Wardrobe Guide, based on this concept, helps you simplify your wardrobe—and your children’s—by focusing on versatile, high-quality pieces that mix and match easily. For minimalist parents, this approach reduces decision fatigue, saves time on laundry and shopping, and eliminates closet clutter. It can help you prioritize function and intentionality, making mornings smoother and fostering a mindset that values quality over quantity. Plus, it teaches kids the importance of mindful consumption, aligning with a minimalist lifestyle.
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MINIMALISM TIP
You want your entire family to embrace minimalism. It’s just easier that way. And while there are times when spouses don’t agree on if/how it should be implemented, there is a more common critic: your child. I wrote this article to help you get your kids involved in minimalism without making it seem boring.
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ESSENTIAL READING
The Opposite of Spoiled by Ron Lieber is a practical guide to helping you raise financially responsible, generous, and grounded children. It shows you how to talk to your kids about money in a way that fosters gratitude, patience, and financial literacy. Using real-life examples and actionable strategies, you’ll learn how to approach key topics like allowances, chores, saving, and charitable giving with confidence. The book encourages open conversations about wealth, privilege, and financial values, helping you instill a healthy and mindful approach to money in your family. The first time I read this book, I was interested in his ideas about how showing your kids truly impoverished people can be a bad thing (because it creates an “us” and “them” mindset).
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NOTION
Here’s something that you’ve been teaching your kids their whole life, but likely haven’t even considered that you’ve been teaching it: parenting. It’s important to show our kids how to parent and how we are intentional with the things we do. This is why understanding the “why” is important.
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TRAVEL TIP
One of the easiest ways to make travel easier is by making it lighter. I’ve published an article and a video on light travel for families, but this week I wrote a guide to minimalist packing for family trips. So use both resources to get some ideas.
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SCRIPTURE
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Closing Question
Who are the top 5 people living today you are the most thankful for?
Do they know it?
