Even though our dear Minimalist Mama Christine Koh is on maternity leave — Welcome to the world, little Violet!   More

Though some may claim I am biased, it's tough to beat the beauty and coziness of fall in New England. However, you don’t need to live in New England to enjoy fall fun, and you certainly don't need to break the bank doing it. The following are some of my favorite ways to enjoy frugal fall fun for the whole family, each followed by a bonus tip rooted in the spirit of giving:   More

My husband and I have lived in a variety of residences — most of them small, closet-challenged apartments, and only recently settled into a spacious townhouse that has plenty of room to grow.   More

Given my love of shopping and the fact that my daughter is starting kindergarten next month (eek!), you'd think it'd be easy for me to fall into the emotional trap of splurging on back to school basics.   More

I used to love the challenge and reward of preparing gourmet meals and desserts. The reality as a parent, however, is that simplicity is key — not only to save time and energy, but to appeal to as many grownups and (potentially fickle) little people as possible.   More

As an eco-gal, design proponent of clean and simple lines, and mom trying to teach her daughter that things don't grow on trees, I obsess over "less is more" living.   More