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…
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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,…
A year after embracing minimalism, our family decided to downsize to a small apartment. This led to intentionally building a house not much bigger than that quaint rental property. At…
Next week marks the six-year anniversary of my journey into a minimalist lifestyle. A journey that has been more life-giving than I could have ever imagined. As I jettisoned unwanted…
A Lesson in Letting Go A couple of weeks ago an unexpected moment with extended family reminded me of an important lesson in letting go. My six-year-old daughter, Elena, stood…
Having a plan to declutter your bathroom is a vital part of curating an uncluttered home. And, the truth is, we Americans love our bathrooms. When in the market for a…
Last week, in my Google feed, multiple articles emerged that outlined minimalist hacks. The hacks, while helpful, all held an unusual similarity. Each hack hinged on numbers. Six, in total,…
Before decluttering our home (aka “letting go of over 70% of our possessions in a year”), I thought I had this jettisoning-possessions thing figured out. It was October of 2018…
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…