Traveling Light with Tykes
Parenthood and Progeny JZ Zhandry Parenthood and Progeny JZ Zhandry

Traveling Light with Tykes

Kids are accompanied by so much gear that traveling with them feels practically like a cross-country move, even for a self-proclaimed minimalist who tried to not acquire too many things to begin with. At least much of what we do own is lightweight and portable, even for items that we solely use at home.

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Functional Decor FTW
Projects and Possessions JZ Zhandry Projects and Possessions JZ Zhandry

Functional Decor FTW

In my pursuit of minimizing the amount of stuff in my home while stopping short of stripping it bare, I am always on the lookout for functional decor ideas. It’s all well and good to display art and things I like to look at on my walls and my horizontal surfaces (which I do!) but it’s even better if they serve a function besides eye candy.

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Two Years Out, 100% In
Places and Perspectives JZ Zhandry Places and Perspectives JZ Zhandry

Two Years Out, 100% In

Two years after going on mat leave for the second time and then deciding not to return to work, I find myself happy with my choice to leave the corporate world. There has been a lot keeping our family busy, and it’s refreshing to finally have the bandwidth to manage the chaos.

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