Month: April 2023

Snack time just got stunning! Introducing a thick, creamy MATCHA chia pudding topped with a vibrant fresh strawberry compote. It tastes just as magical as it looks! Plus, it’s packed…

Nobody can fully predict the future. Anything can happen, of course. But that shouldn’t stop us from making wise decisions today that, generally speaking, lead to the best outcomes—both personally…

Wise Bread Picks Turning the big 4-0 is a perfect time to reflect on how far you’ve come in life, the milestones you’ve surpassed, and the relationships you’ve built. But…

By Leo Babauta Most people think that if they’re struggling, that means something is wrong. If you’re struggling to write, to meditate, to eat healthily, to be focused and productive…

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from David Nurse. Knowing and doing, while they go hand in hand, are far from identical. Enrolling in decluttering courses and becoming a…

Cookies for breakfast? We’ve done it before and we’re doing it again. And this time it’s all the goodness of a classic peanut butter cookie in a chunky, snack-able, and…

While researching this blog post, I typed minimalist home into Google just to see what would show up. The results? A flood of images with white walls, hardwood floors, and chic “scandi”…

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I’m excited to introduce you to Celeste, your personal, virtual decluttering assistant—available to help you declutter and minimize 24/7. Celeste is a brand-new tool created specifically for Becoming Minimalist. And…

This sauce is SO good we licked the blender clean. Inspired by Peruvian aji verde, this dairy-free version is equally creamy, spicy, smoky, and vibrant!  Just 5 minutes, 1 blender,…

For the last nine years, I have been compiling and publishing curated articles that inspire simplicity. At first, it was an exercise in communicating to Becoming Minimalist readers the most…

Wise Bread Picks There are right ways and wrong ways to buy a home. The latter of which will cost you a lot of unnecessary money, stress, and frustration. Use…

By Leo Babauta Creating a new habit like meditation, journaling or exercise isn’t incredibly complicated — at the most basic level, you tie the habit to a trigger that’s already…

Life’s simple pleasures used to escape me. In my early twenties, my husband and I were living pay-check to pay-check. We were in debt, stressed out, and I was shopping…

Perhaps the most underrated sound in the world today is silence. In fact, quietness seems to be growing increasingly rare. Rather than sit in silence, we turn on a streaming…

Looking for a wholesome, spicy, satisfying weeknight meal? We’ve got you covered. These black bean fritters combine savory mushrooms, hearty quinoa, and spicy cayenne pepper in a delicious, freezer-friendly fritter.…

One year ago, we released Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life. Thank you for making it such a wonderful success. Over the last year, the…

Your Money Working Harder The costs of remodeling your home can add up quickly, and they can even be exorbitant, depending on the project you take on. According to Remodeling…

People look for contentment in any number of places. Some look for contentment in a high-paying job, yet show their discontent the first time they are passed over for a…

“Delightful, fresh, and an undeniable SNACK” is our usual morning mantra. We start by saying these descriptors in the mirror, then we grab our blenders and whip up this (delightful,…