a gentler, slower way of life for the neurodivergent woman
Living in a small home with a neurodivergent family isn’t always easy. Here are ten things that have brought peace into our valiant attempt at simple living. The story. It seemed like a good idea at the time. My husband and I wanted to live more simply, and isn’t part of simple living downsizing your … Read more
Neurodivergent women and relationships can produce a complicated brew. Here are nine strategies to make them a fulfilling part of a simple life. The story. My eyebrows rose as I listened to the voicemail. Why was Libby calling me? I hadn’t heard from her in a year or two. But out here in the middle … Read more
ADHD closet hacks work for ANYONE wishing their clothes closet wasn’t so overwhelming. Read on for 7 ADHD-friendly closet tips to make getting dressed a joy. The story. Sliding back the door to our walk-in closet, I stepped inside to find the blouse that I wanted to wear. I knew exactly where it was, and … Read more
Simple living and cheap living aren’t always the same… especially for us neurodivergent women. Read on to find out why spending money is sometimes the better choice. The story. I looked around the space, dismay and frustration playing tug-of-war inside my chest. Something was missing, but what? I thought back to all the videos of … Read more
How to save money on personal hygiene is simpler than you might think. Read on for 10 ideas that can help you be more frugal… literally saving you hundreds of dollars per year. The story. The thick, slimey blob oozed from the bottle into the palm of my hand. My nose scrunched. That did not … Read more
If you’re finishing out a home yourself, a DIY kitchen doesn’t have to mean building cabinets and countertops. Here’s what we did to make our home more simple. The story. “Why don’t we use them for kitchen storage?” I asked my husband. “We can put all the dishes in the drawers, have the two-burner stove … Read more