Do you consider yourself a beginner when it comes to minimalism and simple living? Or are you further along in your journey and looking for some fresh inspiration? Here are the 10 best books on minimalism and simple living for beginners and experienced declutterers alike. I know I got my start in this lifestyle from Marie Kondo's book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" ... Read More »
10 Reasons I Like Owning Less Stuff
As I continue on my "minimalist" journal I realized I've made a pivotal jump this past year. I went from decluttering every room in my house to actually owning less stuff. And can I tell you how freeing that is? Of course, that's what this post is all about. But even the switch in my mind from simply wanting to get rid of stuff to desiring less stuff has been magical. So ... Read More »
My 10 Commandments of Slow, Simple Living
Over the past several years I've been on a quest to "live simply." Just scroll to the top and it's in my blog's header! I want to enjoy each day. I don't want to feel rushed. Life is stressful enough without adding unrealistic expectations, busyness, vanity, and consumerism. I want to learn the art of slow simple living. So, I've slowly been taking portions of my life and ... Read More »
5 Simple Ideas to Love Your Home (Again)
Maybe you used to love your home but now you’ve lost that spark. Or maybe you’ve never loved your home (or apartment) but would like to, or at least learn to be content in it. If so, here are 5 tangible ways (using our 5 senses!) to love our homes again. 10 Simple Ideas to Love Your Home (Again) (This post probably contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure ... Read More »
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Step-By-Step
We've finally arrived at Week 3 of my "Live More With Less" Series: How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe. For those that don't know what a capsule wardrobe is it's a "mini" wardrobe where every thing goes together and you love every piece. Now, there are many variations of the definition - and sizes of capsule wardrobes - but that hits the main points. Also, don't forget to check ... Read More »