Recently, several articles outlining minimalist decluttering hacks popped up in my Google feed. The hacks, while helpful, all shared an unusual similarity. Each one hinged on numbers. Six, in total,…
Recently, I decided to journey further into minimalism and experiment with living out of a backpack. It’s been a rather large experiment. After deciding it was worth a try, we…
Guest post by Erin Port of @simplepurposefulliving. Last January, I sat down with my favorite colored pens and bright notepads because, if you know me, you know I love a…
A new level of minimalism. Seven years ago I decided to live with significantly less stuff and let go of 75% of our family’s possessions. Minimalism started out as an…
Last week at school pick-up, I had a minimalist Christmas moment that was interpreted as rather Grinch-like. I was chatting with other moms, when the topic of Christmas gift-related overwhelm emerged. I…
One question I get asked often this time of year is: “What do minimalists declutter before Christmas?” It’s a great question—many minimalists I know embrace the pre-holiday purge. While pre-Christmas…
A Minimalist “No”vember This time of year, a quote that I love appears within online minimalist communities: “No”vember: A time to practice saying no to people, places, and things that drain…
Seven years ago this week, I made a choice to embrace minimalist living; a choice that changed my life. I was at home with my kids, drowning in stuff, and…
7 Simple Ways to Live in the Present Moment Fall weather is upon us in the Midwest, a welcome reprieve from the relentless summer heat. These days are gorgeous. That…
A Different Kind of Life A few weeks ago, an unexpected phone conversation served as an intentional living wake-up call. The text from my mom came early in the day.…