Minimalism

Weekend Wisdom: If you want to live with less stress and more peace and ease, it’s time to embrace the idea of letting go, slowing down and living with less.…

Join The Minimalists to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Everything That Remains, the bestselling book that started a movement and led to our first Netflix film, Minimalism. Each free event…

Figuring out how to slow down, especially at the beginning of a new year when you might feel like you are supposed to rush in, start new habits and be…

This is now my ninth year offering the Uncluttered Course as a resource for people who can see the benefits of owning less and living clutterfree—and are ready to make…

Anyone else have an awkwardly long list of modifications when ordering drinks from coffee shops? Welcome to the club. Sometimes we spare ourselves the embarrassment and make them at home.…

At Becoming Minimalist, my passion is this: Help you live more by owning less. Simply put, our lives are too valuable to waste chasing and accumulating material possessions. There are…

Before you start painting a wall, one of the most important steps is preparing the surface. This involves a lot of patching! It requires much more effort than a can…

Each year since we started The Minimalists, I’ve catalogued my favorite albums from the past twelve months. Here are my favorites from 2023, a year of musical abundance, so much…

Weekend Wisdom: I don’t know who needs to hear this but … you can return that. Writing and celebrating. This last little week of the year is always a favorite.…

To make your house feel like a home, it needs furnishing. However, this can be an expensive task. Ashley Furniture is a popular furniture store in the United States. They provide a…

Note: This article on tiny habits is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Recently, I’ve been thinking about starting new tiny habits. My birthday was in November, so a New…

A special thanks to each of you for making 2023 such an enjoyable year here at Becoming Minimalist. It was my fifteenth year of writing on this blog, and I…

You should consider using T1-11 siding if you’re building a cabin, cottage, garage, or shed. T1-11 siding resembles board and batten siding and provides the outer finish. It can also…

Weekend Wisdom: Maybe the opposite of being all caught up is not being behind but being relaxed. Kisses. I’m going to keep this one short with my wish for all…

Brunch lovers, REJOICE! We set out to make a coffee cake even your gluten-loving, dairy-obsessed friends would adore, and we think we’ve done it. This coffee cake is ultra FLUFFY,…

This short story was first published in 1916 by Mary Griggs Van Voorhis. It is a heartwarming story about love, empathy, and doing the right thing. I hope you enjoy…

It may be the most wonderful time of the year for you or not, or maybe it’s a little of both. Either way, there are a few simple shifts that…

We know that weathered oak can completely transform your wooden flooring. This is why you might consider staining. But there is always a risk when it comes to doing this.…

As the week of Christmas officially begins, many of us will find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of preparation and shopping. Almost all of us desire our upcoming week…

Weekend Wisdom: If you crave a slow, spacious holiday season remember this … it’s easier to take back a no than to take back a yes. In my comfort zone.…