It wasn’t until I was well into my thirties and three kids deep when I began to understand what the concept of minimalism was all about. I’d heard of it…
Recently, I read about an extreme minimalist who lives with just 44 items. The article disclosed everything he owned. Scrolling through his punctuated possession list was inspiring—a stark reminder that…
5 Minimalist Habits to Avoid Burnout Last week, a podcast host asked me a unique question. We’d wrapped up recording, but before exiting the call, she said: “You just launched…
7 Things to Declutter Today (to Live Lighter) Recently, our family ventured to the strawberry fields for our annual berry picking outing. Baskets in hand and spirits high, we approached…
As a minimalist, shopping malls and retail stores are places I no longer frequent. In fact, last weekend was my first trip to Target this year. Our oldest daughter needed…
Minimalism for Moms: Why Decluttering Equals Self-Care As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve noticed an uptick in emails and Instagram posts highlighting self-care. It’s the time of year where, as a…
Last week I experienced a visceral reminder of why decluttering sentimental items is often difficult. Now, I’ve decluttered many sentimental items in my six-year minimalist journey. During our first year…
One of my greatest, and most rewarding, challenges of minimalist living has been learning how to declutter books. My love for books began in 6th grade when my literature teacher…
One question I hear often is, “How can I find time to declutter my home?” It’s a question I asked six years ago when I embraced a minimalist lifestyle. And,…
When I first decided to create a minimalist home for our family, one question kept coming to mind. What should a minimalist home look like, anyway? Sometimes, when the question…