Minimalist Lifestyle

I’m a writer, blogger and translator, originally from Poland but now live in the Netherlands with my German husband and three multilingual and multicultural children. I have written for US and UK magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, The BBC, The Guardian and many others and my first book, “Niksen. Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing” is out in eight countries now, including the US where it has been published with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. In fact, the only way I did nothing at that time was when I wasn’t able to do anything else because I was too exhausted from hours of distance learning.

But she’s changing her color scheme to something softer and more approachable; after her last visit, she doesn’t need to be as assertive as before! The balance of the long weekend is going to be casual – informal conversations and projects, so she packs an assortment of relaxed clothes that all still echo the colors of her scarf, albeit in a lighter and softer palette… … Do you have “softer” versions of your favorite wardrobe colors? I guess I could make the case that my new favorite pink is a softer version of red, right?

And the agenda is very relaxed; she’s been assured that some participants will show up in sweat clothes and wear ONLY sweat clothes the entire time. But she still wants to feel comfortable and appropriate, while at the same time reminding herself of the certainty that the sun will return… When she gets all of her things together, she feels like she has a good handle on getting dressed for what will be (for her) a pretty ground-breaking adventure: Just so she isn’t going to worry about how she will get dressed each day, she plans out an abundance of outfits before she closes her suitcase: Of course, she could always sleep in her sweatshirt dress, or wear her pajama top as a tee shirt, or her pajama pants with a yellow tee shirt… Four years ago, we started with a lovely floral scarf and finished up a full-year wardrobe for a retired heroine with a fondness for flowers!

One year ago today (23rd March), Hubby and I had already begun homeschooling. We have always kept in touch with family and friends far flung across England and the world via social media and telecommunications apps. I’ve learnt five valuable life lessons during the year of restrictions. Opinions will vary but for me, I’ve always been open with my children about what I didn’t know.

When the clocks go forward (this year on Sunday 28 March), it’s clearly bad news for the sleep-deprived and if you have very young children you will probably find You could try going to bed 10-15 minutes earlier each night and waking up 10-15 minutes earlier each morning. If your children haven’t eaten much that day you could always try a small portion of porridge (not a high sugar cereal) to help settle little tums or even a couple of cubes of cheese. If your children are still napping, consider reducing their nap time by a quarter of an hour or so the day before to ensure that they are a little more tired at bedtime.

You and your family members are going to be walking around the house each day, so over time surfaces can wear down and require regular cleaning to maintain good condition. The German Asthma Foundation discovered that the indoor air will in actuality be a lot cleaner compared to a non carpet surface where the dust would be circulating around the room. Its more delicate surface means it can be prone to scratches from any sharp objects so you will want to check your stereo setup to ensure you protect floors from speaker stand damage . If you have an unglazed coating then it will be necessary to clean this more often as dirt can cling onto the surface and moisture can seep into the grout, which over time becomes more difficult to clean.

I’m going to try to replicate the 13 items for Spring in my own wardrobe, soon… This is a great color – hard to find, but lovely, warm and rich: If you feel like your skirt’s a little bit dressy, a simple tee shirt will bring down the dressiness quotient a lot! We’ve talked a lot about keeping short-sleeved shirts handy in the cold weather. For me, when I’m leaving home but headed someplace that I KNOW will be warmer (like a doctor’s office), I find that my tee shirts are really handy

The precursor, to Childrensalon was Joy Models which was founded by Sybil Harriman (named after her first daughter, Joy) in 1952. This long-established British heritage brand is the world’s leading online multi- brand retailer of luxury designer childrenswear. Childrensalon has acquired a global reputation for the latest fashion, exceptional service and has attracted customers with the most discerning taste for quality and aesthetics. It remains family-owned and has more than 475 members of staff in its Royal Tunbridge Wells head office.

If you want to be a person who has good self-esteem and lets go of self-doubt, purposefully turning negative thoughts to positive ones will help you like almost nothing else. Sometimes negative feedback is only feedback based on the other person’s opinion and isn’t something you need to say you’re sorry for. For example, let’s say you’re worried about your daughter going on her first date and now you’re having circular thoughts about what terrible things could happen over what great things will happen. The healthiest people alive seek professional help when they need it, so don’t look at the need as some kind of failure.

Sunday is World Down Syndrome Day – and wearing snazzy socks is one way that they suggest we observe the day! If you haven’t seen a blue sky in a LONG time, you could bring your own blue into your wardrobe: These next pieces feel very much like spring to me! Is there a day that wouldn’t be better while wearing taco socks? Just 2 years ago we pondered 10 ways to wear a blue dress; if you’re thinking of getting a new dress for Spring, this might be a good reference!