Minimalism

Your Money Working Harder The average American with credit card debt carries a balance of approximately $6,354, according to USA Today. But the news is even worse in some states…

Minimalism is a lifestyle choice that reaps countless benefits. Choosing to live a minimalist life isn’t just about decluttering your space—it’s about reclaiming your time, money, and energy for things…

Weekend Wisdom: Maybe the opposite of being all caught up isn’t being behind, but being relaxed. The groundhog was wrong. Last week, we had one of our bigger winter storms.…

If you want to live a simpler life, it may be time to think about owning less and dealing with less overall. That said, having a simpler life doesn’t mean…

According to a recent study, 60% of adults don’t believe there are enough hours in the day to get everything done. That’s a lot of people. There are likely two…

Imagine a life where every corner of your home is clutterfree. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? It’s a common goal, but far from reality for many. That being said, very few…

Your favorite chocolate chip cookies, but easier? We had to do it, friends! These vegan, gluten-free chocolate chip cookie BARS have all the flavor, but there’s no chilling, no scooping,…

By Leo Babauta Developing a strong sense of self is one of the most under-appreciated ways to be happy. To have healthy relationships, with others and with yourself. It’s not…

Note: This article about the psychology of stuff is by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. When I started to simplify my life, I began researching the psychology of stuff. I wanted…

In a world where the culture of selfish hustle is celebrated, and everybody seems to be constantly chasing the next big paycheck or luxury item, I find myself pondering an…

Weekend Wisdom: You don’t have to justify your need for rest anymore (not to you or anyone else). Simplifying simplicity. If you’ve been looking for more support on your simplicity…

There are times in life when every day feels like a battle. The road is tough, the climb is steep, and the burden is heavy. And there are times when…

When you sleep well, everything feels a little bit better. I can tell a drastic difference in how I feel after a five hour sleep vs. an eight hour sleep.…

Even on a good day, you may feel overwhelmed by life. Phone notifications, work obligations, family needs, to-do lists, email overload, expectations, breaking news, illness, invitations and the list goes…

Welcome to another minimal effort, BIG flavor dish! This quicker-than-takeout sesame tofu is baked to crispy perfection and coated in a drool-worthy, sweet + spicy + garlicky sauce. It might…

Note: This article on taking time to heal is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Have you ever struggled to slow down; especially when you’re healing from an illness or…

I once asked an Economics Professor to contribute an article to Simple Money Magazine. My instructions were vague on purpose, “Assume you had opportunity to teach just one economic principle…

Weekend Wisdom: You can remove a significant amount of stress from your life, simply by reducing the number of items in your wardrobe.  A cozy spot to read. If I…

One of the reasons minimalism isn’t accepted by everyone is because not everyone considers the weight of clutter in our lives. But clutter is more than an innocent bystander in…

Your home is your sanctuary. Let’s keep it that way. Simplicity is about creating space in your life for what matters most. It’s about clearing the clutter from our homes…