A simple life

A dear friend whom I haven’t seen in a while passed along this bit of wisdom: “ 25 Ways to Simplify Your Life with Kids ,” from a website on Zen habits .

Here are some of the suggestions from the author, a man with a house fill of kids yet has discovered a way to streamline his life and “find peace and happiness among the chaos:”

* Don’t schedule too much.
* Have dedicated family times.
* Spend quiet time at home.
* Create traditions.
* Make cooking and cleaning a family thing.
* Focus on doing, not on spending.

What are some of the ways that you’ve simplified your life with kids?