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 (maybe it was because…
Early on in my minimalism journey, I realized that to live a decluttered life I needed an ownership audit. To let go of unused stuff—and to halt its constant influx—first…
Ever since adopting a minimalist lifestyle five years ago, I frequently have what I call “minimalism is for you” moments. They resemble “ah-ha” moments and solidify (although I don’t need…
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…
Since embracing a minimalist lifestyle, our family’s gift-giving tradition has become giving more experiences and less stuff. It can take some outside-the-box thinking and increased intentionality to celebrate the holidays…
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…