Minimalist living has changed the way our family celebrates the holidays—drastically. December used to usher in a season of frenetic spending, uncontrolled amassing (think piles of new stuff), and commitment-induced…
Throughout my five-year minimalist journey, changing my spending habits has been as important as letting go of my possessions. The rationale is pretty simple. Jettisoning unused and unloved possessions only…
Five 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…
A question I’m often asked goes like this: Why do you think it’s so hard for people to let go of their clutter? It’s a question I’m consistently quick to…
When it comes to decluttering our home, I haven’t been known to “chip away slowly.” Maybe it’s a personality thing—going big is in my blood (like the time I quit…
Fall weather is upon us in the Midwest, a welcome reprieve from the relentless summer heat. These days are gorgeous. That phrase has been playing through my mind lately, so…
Last weekend, a visit to my hometown to see a dear friend turned into a spontaneous, eye-opening decluttering bout. She’d just moved into a historic home, which I couldn’t wait…
A few years ago, while still new to minimalism, I viewed an Instagram reel titled, “What Minimalists do with Kids’ Artwork.” With two daughters who loved to create, and whose…
I first heard the term “intuitive eating” in my twenties. The premise was this: Tune into how you feel during consumption. Then, use this interior feedback to guide your next…
Before minimalism, the mere mention of travel invoked one response: stress. A road trip involved our family of four stuffing every “just in case” possession into oversized, difficult-to-maneuver suitcases that…