Embracing slower living & the simple joys of motherhood.

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Reclaiming the In-Between Moments: How to Slow Down and Find Rhythm in Daily Life
Reclaiming the In-Between Moments: How to Slow Down and Find Rhythm in Daily Life
Tips for Visiting Museums with Kids
Tips for Visiting Museums with Kids
Playsilks: A Must-Have Open-Ended Toy
Playsilks: A Must-Have Open-Ended Toy
Honey Lavender Sugar Cookies
Honey Lavender Sugar Cookies
Board Games: Why they’re awesome and some of our favorite board games for kids
Board Games: Why they’re awesome and some of our favorite board games for kids
5 Themes for Spring Family Walks (+ Free Nature Bingo Printable)
5 Themes for Spring Family Walks (+ Free Nature Bingo Printable)
Apricot Energy Bites
Apricot Energy Bites
Cashew Coconut Granola
Cashew Coconut Granola
Christmas Books for Kids
Christmas Books for Kids
The Best Cinnamon Playdough Recipe
The Best Cinnamon Playdough Recipe
Natural Materials for Winter Sensory Bins
Natural Materials for Winter Sensory Bins
Let Kids Be Bored
Let Kids Be Bored
Walnut Shell Gift Hunt: A Holiday Tradition
Walnut Shell Gift Hunt: A Holiday Tradition
Calming Rituals for Bedtime
Calming Rituals for Bedtime
Children’s Books for November & Thanksgiving
Children’s Books for November & Thanksgiving
Setting Family Intentions for November
Setting Family Intentions for November

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Hi! I’m Alicea! A mom of one, here to share realistic parenting inspiration for slower, more intentional living.

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I just found out that it’s National Simplicity Day, honoring the birthday of Henry David Thoreau. This quote is posted at the site where Thoreau’s cabin once stood at Walden Pond in Concord, MA. I had this photo hiding in my camera roll j