Hi, I’m Jessie!

I am doing my best to give my baby less… so she can have more.

I want to help inspire other moms who want to give their children the gift of a simple childhood; one that has more time outside, more opportunities to explore, more creativity, and more… well, boredom.

My husband and I are outdoor enthusiasts who are passionate about supporting the health and well-being of our little one by helping her connect with nature and choosing natural methods and alternatives whenever possible. We lean toward minimalism and strongly believe that a simple life is a happier life.

We keep our entertainment low-media through creative play and outdoor adventure. We strive toward playtime that inspires imagination, curiosity, and a love for nature.

We are raising one beautiful daughter named Daphne (affectionately known as Daphadoodle) along with one very happy dog named Ozzy, and two self-indulgent cats named Bagheera and Savvy.

For fun, here are a few random things about me:

1. I was born in California
2. I come from a passionate, loud, musical family
3. I read children’s books for pleasure
4. I’ve always wanted to be a writer but have never had the confidence to write. This is progress.
5. I use humor as a coping mechanism
6. If everything tasted like buttered popcorn I’d be happy
7. I do believe Disneyland is the happiest place on earth
8. I’m very indecisive (took me forever to decide if I should include this one) 
9. I don’t think I was a fully formed human until I had my baby
10. My husband and I go barefoot whenever we can