Month: January 2024

With the holidays around the corner, I think it’s time to finally address something that I’m often asked about—how to celebrate a minimalist Christmas!  I’ve been thinking about writing this…

Decluttering can be a journey with ups and downs. There are moments of high motivation and quick progress, but there are also moments of slow going and tough decisions. There…

I recently shared this simplicity article: 12 tiny steps to help you simplify in 2024. I was going to share 24 tiny steps for 2024 but in the spirit of…

If you’ve ever wondered how to live minimally, then you’re not alone. People everywhere have had enough of feeling busy, cluttered and overwhelmed.  They want to take back their homes,…

Weekend Wisdom: How something ends up never depends on how much you worry about it. Enjoying weekend simplicity. Let’s hang out this weekend! I’m hosting a free workshop on Sunday…

Never underestimate the importance of removing stuff you don’t need. Encouragement provides us with motivation. It invites us to dream dreams of significance for our lives. And it begs us to…

By Leo Babauta “The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ? Rumi There’s rarely a moment in the day when most of us stop moving and…

I’m not one to label myself a time management expert. In fact, there are many days where I look back and am almost embarrassed at how much time I wasted.…

Friends, you don’t need to buy another gluten-free flour to add to your pantry (insert collective sigh of relief). If you have buckwheat groats around from making granola or porridge,…

If you want to declutter your home, but you keep getting stuck, then give these minimalist tips for decluttering a try. These ideas will help you declutter, even if nothing…

You can live a happier life by letting go of things that weigh you down. I used to think if I had a bigger closet or more kitchen cabinets, I’d…

Nowadays, it feels like everyone’s searching for some life-changing hack that will make decluttering easier—and trust me, I understand! I struggled with clutter for years, and it was so much…

Raising children who are intentional in their consumer choices in an age of excess is a challenge. But it’s also an opportunity to guide them towards a life of meaning,…

In any journey toward change, whether it’s adopting a healthier lifestyle, learning a new skill, or improving a relationship, seeing tangible progress can be a powerful motivator. It’s known as…

Weekend Wisdom: You can be grateful while saying no. You can be a good person and still say no. You don’t have to feel guilty for saying no. I’m celebrating.…

Note: This article on 10 ways to gain an extra hour a day is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. When I was stuck in the work-spend cycle, I never…

It seems these days, people’s lives are an open book. Well, maybe not an entirely open book, but people are certainly more quick to share publicly areas of their life…

An EASY vegan version of vindaloo has evaded us for a while. Recreating the rich, spicy, warming flavors of this Indian curry while staying true to our commitment to simplicity…

Note: This is a guest post from Sophie Clarke of Intentional View. Spoiler alert: The world didn’t end. In all seriousness, this shouldn’t be a shocking title. It should be…

Weekend Wisdom: Remove the things that remove you from your life. On the road again. Soon, I’ll tell you where I’ve been, what I saw, ate, read and experienced. For…