Month: July 2023

Inside: Do you have boxes of sentimental items you’d love to clear … but just can’t let go of? Here are some tips that will make decluttering easier. This might…

By Leo Babauta The other day, I returned home from a short trip, and immediately unpacked and washed my clothes, putting everything away. It felt nice. The next morning, I…

Gluten-free friends, the day is finally here: Meet our EPIC gluten-free hamburger buns! These slightly sweet, perfectly soft buns are sturdy enough to save your hands from condiments yet light…

Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show. The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to…

Easy decluttering may sound like an oxymoron but it is possible. Early on, my decluttering efforts involved making space for more stuff. Have you ever done that? Have you ever…

By Leo Babauta Some days, I’m in need of some comfort. I’m tired, emotionally drained, or just feeling besieged by the world. On these days, I try to recognize my…

Turn off the overwhelm of trying to simplify and figure out your life and turn your focus on to these 7 soft and gentle ways to simplify your day. As…

It’s easy to feel underappreciated—especially as parents who work outside the home. We work hard in our jobs, often times putting in long hours and offering the very best we…

We’ve done veggie burgers and pesto separately, but together? Our only regret is not trying it sooner! Herby, savory chickpea burgers join with sliced tomato, arugula, and a creamy, bright…

Looking for a list of things to declutter? Here’s a different type of decluttering list to consider—one that might surprise you! Lately, on my internet wanderings, I’ve been noticing that…

By Leo Babauta Most of us live in about 8{a88c2e440a3fe0d009682811ffc0ce83172d8ed124d1bbbcc9619763e6f2b009} of our body most of the time — the head. Even though we have a lot of body beneath the…

Traveling light with just a “carry-on” is an appealing idea, but many people hesitate to give it a try. It’s often easier to stick with what we know, packing everything…

Routine and ritual can help us create healthy habits and turning those rituals into small, simple rituals makes it easier to stick with them. When we make things complicated or…

By Leo Babauta To change a habit — whether you’re starting a new habit or quitting an old one — you have to let go of something really important to…

Weeknight ease with weekend flavor? These Mediterranean-inspired nourish bowl do it all! Waves of flavor come from roasted eggplant and chickpeas, Greek-inspired lemon rice, an herby tomato cucumber salad, and…

If you only let go of one or two of the following things, you can live a happier life. I used to think if I had a bigger closet or…

Living in today’s world means being constantly surrounded by a culture of consumerism, where value is routinely assigned to how much we own, how much money we spend, how expensive…

The problem of too much stuff and not enough space is a common one—one I hear more and more about as the cost of living crisis prevents people from moving…

Mark your calendar! Our first “Friday Afternoon Minimalist Zoom” (FAMZ) is scheduled for this Friday, July 7, 2023, at 3 PM ET. Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to…