Minimalism’s Missing Piece
Note: This is a guest post from Emily McDermott of Simple by Emmy. “What do you want to drink?” I asked my youngest son over breakfast. “Milk!” I pour milk…
The BEST Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
A vegan and gluten-free version of lemon bars that’s shockingly close to the classic? We‘ve cracked the code on the ultimate spring dessert! Just 8 ingredients required for these incredibly…
Five 10-Minute Decluttering Projects – Be More with Less
10 minute decluttering projects are small enough that you can finish them quickly. That feeling of accomplishment will make you excited to move on to the next 10-minute decluttering project.…
What Would You Do Differently?
There’s an old saying I think about quite a bit. It goes like this: “The trouble is, you think you have time.” The thought is one that routinely spurs me…
Weekend Favorites: hush your house, 25 fun spring activities and a digital cleanup day
Weekend Wisdom: It’s ok to rest first. Vitamin sea. I had a lovely (and chilly) time on the east coast last week. From New London, NH to Boston, MA and…
Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
Living with less creates space for more: more time, more peace, and more joy. At the heart of minimalism is the realization that our possessions often distract us from meaning…
How to Break Dependence on the Phone
By Leo Babauta On average, people spend more than 3 hours on their phones each day, picking up their phones nearly 60 times a day … with some people spending…
Start Decluttering: 7 Notes To Help You Live With Less
Even though there are plenty of how to start decluttering articles here, including closet challenges, the best place for specific donations and other resources, what you may need more than…
Hemp Seed Florentine Cookies (Vegan + GF)
When your friend tells you she had a life-changing Florentine cookie in Amsterdam, you’re basically obligated to recreate it. And it’s a good thing, too, because the results are undeniably…
Economy Got You Nervous? Here’s a Solution
According to a recent survey, 71% of Americans identify money as a significant cause of stress in their lives. This is a very large number of us. In some ways,…
10 Spring Tidying Hacks for a Lighter Home
Note: This article about spring tidying is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Embracing minimalism through decluttering, curbing shopping habits, and downsizing to a smaller apartment has significantly simplified my cleaning…
Shedding Yesterday for a Brighter Today
Our homes are more than just a place where we sleep and a roof for us to store our stuff under. They reflect who we are today and where we’re headed tomorrow. Now,…
Weekend Favorites: awe walks, the light diet and 10 things minimalists don’t own
Weekend Wisdom: Don’t forget to leave space between everything. You deserve a little margin in your day. Chilling out. I’m heading into the editing phase of my new book, but…
9 Ways to Apply Minimalism to Your Social Media Habits (and Reclaim Your Time)
In today’s world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. In fact, the average internet user spends almost 2½ hours each day using social media platforms—more…
The One Hour Each Week That Will Change Your Life for the Better—Every Time
Note: This article is reprinted from the March 2024 issue of Simplify Magazine. Self-improvement and personal development are important pursuits. When we become the best versions of ourselves, everybody wins.…
Should You Pay Your Kids For Good Grades?
Wise Bread Picks ShareThis In a recent attempt to get our kids to consume some vegetables, we offered them the bribe — I mean, incentive — of a brand-new toy…
5 Daily Habits That Are Causing 90% Of Your Pain
These five daily habits are not the healthy habits you’ve thoughtfully curated like meditation, going for walks or brushing and flossing your teeth. These are habits are likely causing 90%…
Pesto Baked Chicken Thighs – Minimalist Baker Recipes
Sometimes we post what we’re eating on Instagram and you want the recipe right away. Waiting for good things is hard, but you’ve proved you can do hard things. The…
Easy Decluttering: 5 Easier Ways To Get Rid Of Clutter
Easy decluttering is not only possible, it’s important. Decluttering your home may take a while so it it’s too complicated, you may not follow through. Early on, my decluttering efforts were…
The Seven Laws of Success
“Success” is an interesting word. It’s defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as, “The achieving of the results wanted or hoped for. Different people will define the word in different ways.…