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Hi, I’m Lai.

Thanks for dropping by.

I’m a mom, a wife, and a creative trying to unearth the sparkles in simplified and purposeful living. I love a warm cup of black coffee in the morning, home-decorating, plants, travels and books. I’m passionate about intentional parenting, growing in my faith walk and living simply. I’d love for you to join me in this journey.

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#thegoodlist | house smelling of cinnamon and all Christmassy spice, a rare and frosty but beautiful winter’s day, “I love you Mommy!” while walking the toddler to playschool, realizing I have all I need and more.

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Intentions for the coming Christmas:
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1) turn to nature for decors
2) do an advent calendar with the toddler for the first time
3) gift guide: experience vs material
4) when no.3 fails, wrap “plants” and “imperfectly-baked cookies”
5) call the loved ones, long-distance and near
6) prep and eat healthy
7) but carbs and sweet meters are completely flexible
8) stage a Christmas concert right on the bed
9) go outdoors (there’s no such thing as a bad weather, only bad clothes, as our Swedish friends would say)
10) remember it’s not about Santa.
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Cheers to the most wonderful time of the year. 🎄

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As of late, #thegoodlist | the toddler’s seller-buyer play, R’s additional trip around the sun, re-arranging to fight discontent, terrible colds (mine) and tummy bug (Z) fought hard for without medication, and have I told you about cappuccino with oat milk?! ☺️
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What are you most grateful about friends? List them down. It changes you and your trajectory. 🙋🏻
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#tgif #simplifiedhome

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Nature in the hallway - autumn edition. Aren’t the #pampasgrass (on the left) pretty? 🍂
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Zeya and I made an autumn wreath but it’s apparent he is not into arts and crafts yet. He lost interest and left me in the middle of the crafting. 😅
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It’s a good sensory exercise for the afternoon nonetheless and the autumn leaves collecting dust in the hallway have finally found their home on our door. 😉
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#autumninireland #autumleaves #natureforhome

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Bathlolly - A bath and a lolly indulgence on a Sunday. 🛁 🍭 .
☺️ #lifewithatoddler #weekendlove #simplifiedhome

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The evolution of the dining area. Always trying to keep it simple and easy to maintain (i.e. clean) because in this side of the world, we do ALL the chores—-cleaning, folding laundry, cooking, vacuuming, ironing, etc! 💪🏼
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I am keen to keep things simple if I wish to do things other than tending to my home. 😂

From my experience, the dining area and kitchen easily get cluttered because it’s a hob for coming and going. The oddest of things always find their way here. My solution? 5 minutes every night of resetting this area if I can. ☺️ Best solution? Own less things in general so only few things end up here. Have I arrived yet? No. As I always say, a work in progress over here. ☺️
#simplifyinglife #minimalisthome

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This is a blog about pursuing a simple and purposeful living. Written by Laidel, this blog features reflections on faith, family and motherhood and what it means to live life with a purpose. It also tells the story of her journey and the lessons of cultivating a minimalist lifestyle and home. She has a penchant for books, plants, travels and simplifying.

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Simple Recipe No. 01: Chia Coconut Mango Pudding

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A Simple, Minimal & Scandinavian-Inspired Christmas

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DIY Christmas Decors

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