Before decluttering our home (aka “letting go of over 75% of our possessions in a year”), I thought I had this jettisoning-possessions thing figured out. It was October of 2018…
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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,…
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…
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…