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…
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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…
It’s easy to fall off the minimalist bandwagon. One minute you’re decluttering like a pro, and the next you’re knee-deep in Amazon packages and thinking, “just one more” trinket from…
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Emily McDermott. I’ve always considered myself a clean and tidy person. There were hints all the way back in elementary school that I…
Before diving into a minimalist lifestyle, most minimalist living courses recommend clearly defining your “why.” Why? Because embracing a minimalist lifestyle isn’t easy. Choosing a life with fewer possessions goes…
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow & Lovely. Going minimalist can be a life-changing journey, resulting in a clearer home, and mind for…
Last weekend I stood on L.A.’s Playa del Rey beach, facing the Pacific. My toes anchored in the sand as the retracting tide fought to pull grains from beneath my…
Last month, we decided it was finally time to invest in a new kitchen table. Our old one had served us well, but our family had clearly outgrown it. The…
I’ve always had a knack for conforming to cultures. In my early 20s, country hopping through Europe and northern Africa, it worked in my favor. I picked up basic flamenco…
This week at the grocery store, the latest edition of Real Simple magazine caught my eye. Waiting in line to check out, the words “Clutter-Free Home” leapt off the cover,…