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…
Tag: declutter
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…
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.…
4 Ways to Simplify Your WardrobeEditor’s note: This is a guest post by Jennifer Burger of Simply + Fiercely. Have you ever felt like you have a closet full of clothes…
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…