Wow I have been watching these newborn essentials videos and drowning in marketing tactics and stuff overwhelm. Thank you for bringing me back and getting me excited to welcome this little one into our lives.
It's so refreshing to see other Mamas who enjoy the simple, quiet moments with their little ones and make them their priority. All of your videos are so lovely.
I am so happy I found your channel. We grew up as a minimalist family of 8. And when i had my first child, thirteen years ago, minimalism went out the window! Because of marketing, parenting advice, hand-me-downs, mom guilt, and the never-ending baby competitions parents do. We now also have a 5, 4, and 2 year-old and we have 1/4 of what my first child had. And are so much happier. ❤
That is awesome! Great encouragement for other young moms. The marketing these days is SO POWERFUL and cuts right to the core of our fears as parents. I'd really like to get ahead of that for as many new moms as possible!
Thank you for your videos. I’m a mom of three and I’ve been seeking the simple life. Always late, always running to get to the next activity. There’s too much physical and mental clutter that is in the way of what we really need. You’re on the right path and it’s what I aspire to reach ❤️.
Something that certainly isn’t a necessity but has added a ton of value to my husband and my lives is an electric sterilizer! I struggled immensely with nursing my daughter and we decided to exclusively formula-feed her, which meant washing and sterilizing lots of bottles every day. It is SO nice to be able to pop the bottles into the sterilizer instead of boiling them.
You should read Simplify your Life with Kids. It's an amazing book. It goes by subjects and is like numbered bite sized information that you can apply in your life right away. It's a little book and I still reference it often after 13 years.
I’m currently on a marathon with watching your videos and I am genuinely curious. Would you ever consider doing a Q&A or a deep dive into your life before motherhood? I’m not a mother myself as I am still in my early 20s, but I think about the future quite often. Did you always want to be a parent and if so how have you found or come to your outlooks on parenting? You mention Montessori and respectful parenting (both styles I admire) and I would simply love to hear more about your journey as an individual and how it led to your current lived experience.
Thank you! I'd love to do that at some point. Currently trying to get a handle on my content schedule, lol. It's been a "minute" since I last posted :)
We have that same bath support! It is SO helpful!! Also, I too enjoy having a weekly Sabbath! John Mark Comer’s book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry was a game-changer for me.
@@papertownhome Cool ^_^ Specifically, I was referring to "becoming a parent is incredibly hard ...."! Which is true but some first-time moms are already nervous & apprehensive 😅 But I enjoyed it. Even the minimalist lifestyle has always appealed to me, I feel as Americans, we do "spend/waste" quite a bit (compared to other nations. I think once I saw a Japanese vid that showed how a Japanese household contains mostly the stuff that are basic & necessary, yes part of it due to the tiny living spaces in the cities but that's when I started admiring the minimalist approach). Keep up the good work, please
I’ve been really enjoying your videos! I am currently pregnant with my sixth baby and am interested to see what another mom views as the bare necessities. I had a whole nursery full of baby stuff for my first, but now I know most of it is more of a burden than a help. To your list I think I would just add diapers, a car seat, and a comfortable place to rock that sweet baby. I am curious as to what your maternity wardrobe capsule looked like. I have donated most of my maternity clothes and would like to buy as few new pieces as possible this time around.
For all the new Mamas i recommend reading Simplify your Life with Kids by Elaine St. James, There is No Such Thing As Bad Weather, and Simplicity Parenting. ❤ Amazing books that put things in perspective for a simple life.
I really vibe with your message and videos! You have said things I needed to hear in my heart. I know you did a QA awhile ago, but I would love to know how you went from working full time to being a SAHM. Also, I know you moved, but what if you couldn't move, but wanted to be a SAHM. I'm also curious about your thoughts on homeschooling. Are you planning on do it?
Amazing content. Self-care when you're a brand new mom can be as simple as taking a hot shower, taking the time to lather lotion all over your body instead of just your arms and legs. Shaving your legs. Or even just detangling and combing out your hair fully and feeling how refreshing that feels. Keep it simple Mamas. ❤
Great video!!! 👏🏼😁 currently 36 weeks with baby #4 and I regret all the stuff I had with my first two babies.. 😑🙄 lol I had a lot of things that never got opened or used. Such a waste imo. Minimalist life is so refreshing!
Wow I have been watching these newborn essentials videos and drowning in marketing tactics and stuff overwhelm. Thank you for bringing me back and getting me excited to welcome this little one into our lives.
You are so welcome!
It's so refreshing to see other Mamas who enjoy the simple, quiet moments with their little ones and make them their priority. All of your videos are so lovely.
You are so kind! It’s so nice to get connected to like minded mamas.
Plural of mama is mamas, not mama's
Your voice is extremely calming.
Thank you! 🥰
I am so happy I found your channel. We grew up as a minimalist family of 8. And when i had my first child, thirteen years ago, minimalism went out the window! Because of marketing, parenting advice, hand-me-downs, mom guilt, and the never-ending baby competitions parents do. We now also have a 5, 4, and 2 year-old and we have 1/4 of what my first child had. And are so much happier. ❤
That is awesome! Great encouragement for other young moms. The marketing these days is SO POWERFUL and cuts right to the core of our fears as parents. I'd really like to get ahead of that for as many new moms as possible!
Thank you for your videos. I’m a mom of three and I’ve been seeking the simple life. Always late, always running to get to the next activity. There’s too much physical and mental clutter that is in the way of what we really need. You’re on the right path and it’s what I aspire to reach ❤️.
😊 What a gorgeous lady you are! Your family is lucky to have you. God bless xx this is such a helpful video
You're so kind!
Something that certainly isn’t a necessity but has added a ton of value to my husband and my lives is an electric sterilizer! I struggled immensely with nursing my daughter and we decided to exclusively formula-feed her, which meant washing and sterilizing lots of bottles every day. It is SO nice to be able to pop the bottles into the sterilizer instead of boiling them.
as a first time mom ,this was so helpful! it helps me refocus and not get pulled into the heavy consumerism . thank you ! ☺
You are so welcome! Congrats and all the best to you and your family!
You should read Simplify your Life with Kids. It's an amazing book. It goes by subjects and is like numbered bite sized information that you can apply in your life right away. It's a little book and I still reference it often after 13 years.
@@Katy_living_simply I’m excited to read it too!
I’m currently on a marathon with watching your videos and I am genuinely curious. Would you ever consider doing a Q&A or a deep dive into your life before motherhood? I’m not a mother myself as I am still in my early 20s, but I think about the future quite often. Did you always want to be a parent and if so how have you found or come to your outlooks on parenting? You mention Montessori and respectful parenting (both styles I admire) and I would simply love to hear more about your journey as an individual and how it led to your current lived experience.
Thank you! I'd love to do that at some point. Currently trying to get a handle on my content schedule, lol. It's been a "minute" since I last posted :)
We have that same bath support! It is SO helpful!!
Also, I too enjoy having a weekly Sabbath! John Mark Comer’s book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry was a game-changer for me.
At first, I was a tad nervous with that intro but decided to continue watching.... Calm, realistic, & mature approach. Thank you 🙏
Thanks! Admittedly the first part of this comment made me chuckle 🤭
@@papertownhome
Cool ^_^
Specifically, I was referring to "becoming a parent is incredibly hard ...."! Which is true but some first-time moms are already nervous & apprehensive 😅
But I enjoyed it. Even the minimalist lifestyle has always appealed to me, I feel as Americans, we do "spend/waste" quite a bit (compared to other nations. I think once I saw a Japanese vid that showed how a Japanese household contains mostly the stuff that are basic & necessary, yes part of it due to the tiny living spaces in the cities but that's when I started admiring the minimalist approach).
Keep up the good work, please
@@bella_m23 Thank you! Appreciate the encouragement ☺️
@@papertownhome
💕 You're most welcome.
Thank you for this video and thank you for your outro *You're about to do the best thing ever.*
You’re welcome!
I’ve been really enjoying your videos! I am currently pregnant with my sixth baby and am interested to see what another mom views as the bare necessities. I had a whole nursery full of baby stuff for my first, but now I know most of it is more of a burden than a help. To your list I think I would just add diapers, a car seat, and a comfortable place to rock that sweet baby.
I am curious as to what your maternity wardrobe capsule looked like. I have donated most of my maternity clothes and would like to buy as few new pieces as possible this time around.
For all the new Mamas i recommend reading Simplify your Life with Kids by Elaine St. James, There is No Such Thing As Bad Weather, and Simplicity Parenting. ❤ Amazing books that put things in perspective for a simple life.
Thanks for the tips!
I learned about Simplicity Parenting from The Minimal Mom and LOVED it! Such a wonderful and practical book.
I really vibe with your message and videos! You have said things I needed to hear in my heart. I know you did a QA awhile ago, but I would love to know how you went from working full time to being a SAHM. Also, I know you moved, but what if you couldn't move, but wanted to be a SAHM.
I'm also curious about your thoughts on homeschooling. Are you planning on do it?
Daily positive affirmations, prayer/meditation, bible time, worship time (taking a walk with music, dancing with baby fun stuff like that....
Amazing content. Self-care when you're a brand new mom can be as simple as taking a hot shower, taking the time to lather lotion all over your body instead of just your arms and legs. Shaving your legs. Or even just detangling and combing out your hair fully and feeling how refreshing that feels. Keep it simple Mamas. ❤
So true!
Thank you! 💚
Do you have an updated video for 3mo+?
Not yet, but thanks for asking! I’ll start working on one.
Great video!!! 👏🏼😁 currently 36 weeks with baby #4 and I regret all the stuff I had with my first two babies.. 😑🙄 lol I had a lot of things that never got opened or used. Such a waste imo. Minimalist life is so refreshing!
So true!
Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome!
I just use my stroller bassinet instead of a Moses basket 😄
That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
When youtube algorithms send you down the baby essential rabbit hole 😂
My kids are 18/19 fyi
But im here for baby news ❤️
Your outro got me 😢
Haha, yep, it got me too :)
Why am I watching this I’m not minimalist and am not planning to have kids for at least 10 years
😂