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Opt-Out of Busy

Never-ending obligations distract you from what you really want to be doing — enjoying quality time with the ones you love. Opt-out of busy, cook by heart, be intentional, and live slow. Let me show you around →

Slow Purposeful Family Living


WELCOME! You know you’re in the right spot if — You believe in game nights. You believe in PJ movie parties. You believe in breakfast for dinner. And most importantly, you believe happiness is family.

  • Enough — 6 Things Kids REALLY Need

"If you want to, you can find a million reasons to hate life and be angry at the world. Or, if you want to, you could find a million reasons to love life and be happy. Choose wisely."
— CARI WELSH

  • The Breath-Taking Childhood Moment We Almost Missed
  • 10 Benefits Kids Gain From An UN-BUSY Life: Life should be taken at the pace that suits you and your family. Embrace an un-busy life today. Enjoy these ten benefits to living slow (and purposefully) with your kids. *Loved this post! Such a good read for parents.
    10 Benefits Kids Gain From An UN-BUSY Life
  • Just Between Us: How to Use a Mother-Daughter Journal Ideas for your Tween or Teen *These mother-daughter journal prompts are great!
    Just Between Us Journal: How to Get Your Tween To Talk With You More
  • Got Netflix or Amazon Prime? There are some amazing online documentaries for kids available. Below is a list of ten of THE BEST educational documentaries and series streaming right now! #documentaries #netflix #amazon *Love this list
    Must-Watch Streaming Documentaries For Kids: 10 Of THE BEST Educational Documentaries + Series

Fall Family Fun


Slow down and discover fall family fun — art activities, gratitude games, parent resources, and more. Make plans to be connect and be intentional this season!

  • Spider Web Art Project for Children with Watercolor Resist *Great Halloween idea for kids
    Spider Web Art Project: A Simple (and Beautiful) Watercolor Activity for Kids

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

  • How to Carve Apples and Make Awesome Shrunken Heads - Photo and Stop Motion Video Tutorial *These turned out so cool. What an awesome art project. Such a cool DIY Halloween decoration for kids to work on.
    How to Carve Awesome Shrunken Apple Heads
  • 10 Gratitude Drawing Prompts for Kids
  • 20 Fun Fall Activities for Kids (That Moms Will Secretly Love)
  • How To Make Sugar Glass — AWESOME Candy Glass Recipe For Kids!

Easy Family Dinner Ideas + Recipes


Find family meal ideas, fall comfort foods, desserts — the secret ingredient is always ♥

  • The flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a super easy weekday dinner recipe, but is also perfect for a family get together. This classic crock pot recipe is transformed with a few unexpected ingredients (Hint: it is not what you expect). Served with frozen egg noodles, it is the perfect winter meal. Comfort on a plate. *My family REALLY liked this one!
    Your Home Will Smell Like Heaven with This Amazing Crock Pot Beef and Noodles Recipe
  • This cheesy chicken pot pie biscuit casserole is SO GOOD. If you’re pinched for time, keep this 30-minute cheesy chicken biscuit casserole simple with ingredients from your pantry. This quick and easy chicken bake uses cream of chicken soup and sour cream, so it is amazingly creamy. *This is a keeper! My kids (and husband!) love it.
    Chicken Biscuit Casserole
  • Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Marinade — THE BEST Chicken Recipe With Only 4-Ingredients!
  • The Best Crock-Pot Potato Soup — A Classic Recipe Made Easy!

The kitchen is a magical place for connecting with your kids, even on busy weeknights. In fact, the days we’re rushing around feeling overwhelmed are likely the days we most need to slow down, pause, and connect with our families to regain our sense of balance. 
— ZINA HARRINGTON

  • Sunday Dinner: The Forgotten Tradition We Need to Reclaim
Portrait of Zina


Hi there, I’m Zina.

My journey with slow living began twelve years ago — I hit reset and began to move forward with small daily wins. Over time, I started to find peace on a hectic day, replace chaos with calm in our home, and move toward an UnBusy Life. Sometimes Overwhelm would tell me a slow life is impossible. Overwhelm is a liar.

Let me show you around →

Favorite Family Finds


Here are some of our favorite family finds.

  • Printable Kids Lunchbox Notes: Over 50 Lunchbox Jokes for Kids #lunchideas #lunchbox #jokes #kidsjokes #lunchboxjokes *My kids are going to love these silly lunchbox jokes
    FREE Printable — 50 Lunchbox Jokes For Kids
  • Stop Motion Animation for Kids: A super-simple tutorial for children *This is so cool. Love this 3D pirate ship puzzle they used in their project.
    Stop Motion Animation for KIDS!
  • Zentangle Art: Easy Aluminum Foil Kids Project *saving this tutorial for later
    Colorful Zentangle Art: Easy Aluminum Foil Kids Project

The Best Family Games


As parents, we’ve always believed in the power of board games as a way to slow down and connect. Make family game night part of your routine with these fun family games.

  • The card game Exploding Kittens Game layed out on a table with the cards displayed.
    Exploding Kittens: A Portable Family Card Game You Can Pick-up In 5-Minutes

A family that plays together stays together. The best memories are gather around a table during game night → See More Family Games

  • The Dixit game cards set-up for family game night.
    Dixit Game Review: Perfect For Multi-Age Families!
  • A child pointing to her winning card in the game Machi Koro.
    Machi Koro: A Family Favorite For Game Night
  • 5 Strategy Games for Families
  • Family Game Night Ideas: Tips For a Fun & Stress-Free Evening

Binge-Reads ♥


Here are a few popular posts that are trending right now!

  • Monterey Chicken with cheese and bacon on an outdoor serving dish.
    How to Make Easy-Cheesy Grilled Monterey Chicken Recipe
  • Two woman sitting on the sidewalk talking about turning 40.
    5 Brutally Honest Things Every Woman Turning 40 Should Know
  • A cat who is nervous about moving hiding under a couch.
    7 Astoundingly Helpful Tips for Moving With Cats into a New Home
  • How to Maximize Space in Your Luggage: You'll be amazed at what's in this suitcase *10 packing tips and hacks for your next family vacation
    The Best Way To Pack a Suitcase: How to Travel With a Family + a Single Suitcase

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Portrait of Zina

Hi, I'm Zina! You know you’re in the right spot if — You believe in game nights. You believe in PJ movie parties. You believe in breakfast for dinner. And most importantly, you believe happiness is family.

Let me show you around →

Popular

  • A cat who is nervous about moving hiding under a couch.
    7 Astoundingly Helpful Tips for Moving With Cats into a New Home
  • Two woman sitting on the sidewalk talking about turning 40.
    5 Brutally Honest Things Every Woman Turning 40 Should Know
  • How to Maximize Space in Your Luggage: You'll be amazed at what's in this suitcase *10 packing tips and hacks for your next family vacation
    The Best Way To Pack a Suitcase: How to Travel With a Family + a Single Suitcase
  • How to Ensure Your Tween ROCKS the First Day of Middle School: Know what to wear on the first day ahead of time. If you’re daughter is like mine, she’ll likely have this picked out a week in advance. Recommend she picks a secondary outfit, “just incase she isn’t feeling it” on the first day. It is always good to have a back-up plan. *Great list of back-to-school tips for tweens
    How to Ensure Your Tween ROCKS the First Day of Middle School
  • Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Marinade — THE BEST Chicken Recipe With Only 4-Ingredients!
  • This cheesy chicken pot pie biscuit casserole is SO GOOD. If you’re pinched for time, keep this 30-minute cheesy chicken biscuit casserole simple with ingredients from your pantry. This quick and easy chicken bake uses cream of chicken soup and sour cream, so it is amazingly creamy. *This is a keeper! My kids (and husband!) love it.
    Chicken Biscuit Casserole

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