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A Tiny Organizational Hack for Kids Art Supplies

February 13, 2026 by Claire Leave a Comment

And I really can’t take credit for this one as I was inspired by my sister-in-law’s setup in Boston for her kids/my nephews 🙂

Our art and craft supplies have been a downright disaster for a couple of years now. Until recently, they lived in an old baby bathtub on the counter and were constantly spilling out into food prep areas or onto the floor. The scissors were always MIA–usually somewhere in my 1st grader’s bedroom–and clearing out used-up or broken things was an annoying and time-consuming project.… Read More »

Filed Under: Kids, Parenting Tagged With: homemaking, kids, organizing, parenting

How to Teach Kids About Financial Literacy (With Tips from a Financial Manager)

June 17, 2025 by Claire Leave a Comment

I was gifted a copy of Math Hack Secrets to read and review on Just to Claireify. All opinions expressed are my own.

Personal finance: a topic that’s always intimidated me, and even more so as a parent. I didn’t learn much about money management at home as a kid, and it wasn’t covered in-depth at school. And I know I’m not alone in that, either.  Eric and I have done fairly well in life; we’re both thrifty personalities. But when it comes to teaching our kids financial literacy… well, let’s just say I was clueless. I didn’t even know where to start.… Read More »

Filed Under: Books, Finances Tagged With: book review, finance, financial literacy, parenting, personal finance

The Four Gift Rule for Christmas: Why & How

October 17, 2024 by Claire Leave a Comment

I am a minimalist. I also have four kids, three of whom are not minimalists (the other one is three weeks old, so I’m not sure about his aesthetic yet). My olders love their toys, books, art supplies, random bits and bobs they’ve accumulated from birthday parties or the dentist’s office, school crafts… an endless array of things that are meaningful to them. C’est la vie!

However, we are six people in a four-bedroom house–and Eric works remotely, needing a full-time office space–so space is limited. To this end, and given our generous extended family, we realized a few years ago that we needed to cut back on gifts (both given to our own kids, and things we all receive). The stereotypical American Christmas is focused on the presents, but we needed and wanted something different.… Read More »

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, holidays, minimalism, parenting, simple living

15 Nut-Free School & Summer Camp Snacks (That Are Actually Healthy)

May 1, 2024 by Claire Leave a Comment

nut-free-snack-ideas-title-imageI can be a bit of a health nut when it comes to food. I don’t love taking my kids on adventures with a backpack full of ultra-processed food. Sometimes, as a treat? Sure. (We bought donuts at the farmer’s market just last weekend :P) Every day? Not a habit I want to get into. Plus, have you seen the price tags on processed snacks lately? Yikes.

I’ve always found summer camps incredibly difficult to pack for, because there are SO many different allergy restrictions to be aware of. Last year, my oldest was in one camp where snacks had to be peanut-free, tree nut-free and egg-free. Then tack on our own family goals of no seed oils, minimal refined sugar/flour, and adding a healthy protein or fat to each snack. What’s a kid to eat?!… Read More »

Filed Under: Kids, Nutrition, Parenting, Toddler Tagged With: healthy living, nut-free, parenting, school snacks, toddlers

Tips for a Fun Family Photo Session with Babies & Toddlers

November 6, 2023 by Claire Leave a Comment

family-photo-tips-title-imageNext weekend we’re headed to our fourth family photoshoot with our favorite family photographer. (Family and friends–if you’re in the Twin Cities, we can’t recommend Lauren Kirkbride Photography enough!) After a few years of wrangling littles for a family photo (or ten), Eric and I have some tips about how best to prepare… and how to adjust our expectations versus taking photos with just us.… Read More »

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Parenting Tagged With: baby, family photos, parenting, photos, toddlers

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I'm 31, wife, mom of 4 and a writer. Just to Claireify is a blog about crafting a balanced, healthy, and feminine lifestyle--and a pinch of my personal life sometimes too. Grab a mug of something hot and make yourself at home! (Learn more about me here.)

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