The Intentional Heart
Spring Refresh: 6 self-care ideas to add some joy to your day
Self-Care Spring Spring Refresh
As the weather is getting nicer and winter is finally behind us, now is a great time to hit the refresh button and take a moment to check in on how we are taking care of ourselves. Are there things we can make time for to help us feel good, make us laugh, give us more confidence or make more meaningful connections? Here are just a few ideas. :) 1. Take a walk: Whether it’s by yourself, with your dog, with friends or family, going outside and moving around does wonders for you body and mind! 2. Exfoliate:...
4 Major Benefits of Swapping Dryer Sheets to Wool Dryer Balls
Cleaning Dryer sheets Home + Furniture Wool dryer balls
Many of us grew up learning that dryer sheets are a necessity for laundry. They make your clothes softer, reduce static cling, and offer up some crisp, fresh scents. However, there are a surprising number of reasons to skip the dryer sheets and replace them with wool dryer balls.
10 reasons to get you and your family outside on Earth day (and every day!)
Earth Day Get Outside Happiness Health
Ask yourself this question: How much time do you spend outside every day? If you’re like most people, you spend a whopping 87% of your life indoors. That’s according to a study by the EPA, which showed that the average American spends most of their lives inside buildings, leaving only 7% for the outdoors. How depressing is that?! Kids too have swapped active, outdoor play for a more sedentary lifestyle, averaging seven hours daily in front of televisions, tablets, laptops and phones. We’ve become the “indoor generation” spending most of our lives basking in the glow of a device instead of...
What minimalism means for me — Part II: What I don't love
low waste Minimalism Sustainability
Welcome back! It's been a while 🤪 I really wanted to finish Part 2 of this post and think it's fitting given it's earth month and part of what I don't love about minimalism relates to waste and sustainability. I shared some of the most notable benefits of minimalism and intentional living in Part 1: What minimalism means to me and what I love. I would say most days, my lifestyle choice of simplifying, and my mindset shift toward intentionalism, has more benefits than I can count. And there are absolutely days when I am not sure my effort is worth...
What minimalism means for me — Part I: What I love
Time is funny. It can seem to crawl (especially the time between dinner and bed for the kids 😉), but then other times can feel like it's flying. More and more, I feel like time is whizzing by, which is why I feel so passionately about living intentionally. Learning about (and then practicing) minimalism has really paved the way to a more intentional mindset. For me, a minimalist lifestyle is figuring out what provides you the most value in life and removing everything that is excess. Minimalist living is about intention and allowing space in your life for the things you love, while eliminating...