Recently, I decided to journey further into minimalism and experiment with living out of a backpack. It’s been a rather large experiment. After deciding it was worth a try, we…
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A new level of minimalism. Seven years ago I decided to live with significantly less stuff and let go of 75% of our family’s possessions. Minimalism started out as an…
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…
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…
A Minimalist “No”vember This time of year, a quote that I love appears within online minimalist communities: “No”vember: A time to practice saying no to people, places, and things that drain…
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…
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…
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…