Hi, I’m Mandy. I live in St. Louis with my husband and 3-year old daughter. I’m a teacher taking a break from working in the classroom to stay home for a season (to be determined how long that season is). I have been interested in minimalism since 2014 when I read The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I am pretty good about letting things go that are no longer serving our family. Where I’d like to improve, and why this group will be so helpful, is not initially buying so much and trying to buy more second hand. We all keep capsule wardrobes, and I am a sticker for 1-in, 1-out when it comes to toys but it still seems every week there is some odd or end that we “need.” Especially as I am not working outside the house, I really need to prioritize our budget in accordance with our values and spend the time to research or wait for things that are not necessities. I’m excited to “meet” and learn from you all!