The Simple Practice That Keeps My Cross-Country Family Connected
I come from a very tight-knit nuclear family of four. There are no pretenses in my family and little to no modesty. We've been through...
20 Assertive & Compassionate Alternatives To Saying Flat Out ‘No’
You know by now that saying 'no' isn't mean or rude or even inconsiderate, it's prudent, at the very least, and potentially essential. Still, if...
Operation Communication: Bring Back The Family Meeting
A couple of weeks ago, I had a first session with a couple who is expecting their second baby very soon (within a matter of...
Here’s How To Share An Office Space Without Wanting To Kill Your Office Mate
Undoubtedly, one of the most precarious iterations of space-sharing is that of a shared workspace. This makes sense, given that each person has a unique...
5 Most Commonly Asked Questions We All Hate Answering (& Way Better Alternatives)
It isn't that we have anything other than good intentions when we ask questions of others. We want genuine connection, after all. It's that the...
5 Ways To Be The Kind Of Houseguest Every Host Secretly Hopes For
Sure, you can bring a lovely "thanks for having me gift," but to secure an invite back, you'll need these five tips. ...
5 Ways To Make Small Talk Simpler (At Holiday Parties & Anytime)
It isn't that small talk is hard, necessarily, or complicated; it's called small for a reason, after all. But basic doesn't connote bearability. Make small...
3 Ways To Make Having Houseguests More Enjoyable For Everyone
When the Jojotastic-est of them all asks you to put together houseguest tips, you click to open Word and get to key-striking. When she asks...
Grandparents Will Never Give A Bad Gift After This… [FREE Download!]
If you've been Living Simply for a while this fact won't surprise you: gifts can be problematic. Throughout my client work, I've noticed that gifts...
