We tried minimalism with kids

We tried minimalism with kids. Well, I guess technically minimalism with a baby. It was way harder than we thought. We are parents. This it happened. My god. Wow. Actually, you look worse than me. The first challenge, pulling down all the recommended items down to the essentials. We still ended up with 100 new things by the time our first son was born. Holy While we had to buy a lot of new things, there were a few helpful

practices that we did implement. One, a capsule wardrobe. We kept Frankie's clothes simple. Just a few identical zip-up onesies, all machine washable and dryer friendly. Two, the one bin rule for toys. If a new toy comes in, an old one goes out. This one's going to be a lot harder as he gets older. Three, setting boundaries for gifts. We let family and friends know that we prefer experiences over stuff. Four, smart storage and organization. We used

storage bins under the bed for baby gear and organized essentials like bottles, pump parts, solid food supplies neatly into an appropriate cabinet so we didn't drown in chaos. Five. Question every purchase. Before buying anything, we ask, "Do we really need this thing? Is it going to simplify our life? Will it make our life simpler or more complicated?" Turns out the answer was often no. So, can you be a minimalist with kids? Yes, you definitely can. But

maybe your kids won't be.