Minimalism

There is no shortage of decluttering articles out there but they may not be exactly what you are looking for. While I don’t consider myself a decluttering expert, I do…

Pot pie without a finicky crust or long bake time? Meet this EASY vegan soup that’s super cozy and delicious! It’s got all the flavor of your favorite pot pie…

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a…

Weekend Wisdom: That moment when you think you don’t have time to take care of yourself, is the exact moment you have to take care of yourself. It’s a book…

Fifteen years ago, in Vermont, I discovered minimalism. While cleaning a garage full of clutter, my neighbor changed my life with a couple of sentences. She said, “That’s why my…

When you are making home improvements for yourself, you are going to encounter quite a few problems. If you are installing a trim/casing, one of the biggest issues that come…

Every now and then, it’s a good idea to stop and think about how we’re living our lives and how to make them better. That is what makes New Year’s…

I quit drinking in the beginning of 2019 and I can easily say that my life is better without alcohol. Being alcohol-free has improved my mental health by reducing anxiety.…

There are many ways to simplify your life but if you try to do them all at once, you will complicate your life. I used to try to do everything…

Our Chai-Spiced Nut Butter makes a great gift, but can we blame you if you decide to keep it all for yourself? No way. Especially now that cookies are on…

“One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” —André Gide I once had a friend. Let’s call him Jim. Jim…

Weekend Wisdom: The problem usually isn’t your organizing skills or how you manage your time. The problem is that you are dealing with too much. I’m better with a few…

Are you curious about minimalism and wondering if it’s right for you? You’re not alone. Lots of people talk about the benefits they have received by pursing minimalism. But how…

There is nothing that makes your heart drop quite like drilling into a wall, and hitting something hard. This is a terrifying thing to happen, even if there are no…

Inside: Judgement free advice for anyone who wants to declutter but also wants to keep everything! As a shopaholic turned minimalist, I have a somewhat unique perspective when it comes…

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Note: This is a guest post from Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad. During the past few Christmas seasons, my daughters performed in a local production of The Nutcracker. The…

Move over pumpkin pie, there’s a new favorite in town: sweet potato pie! Okay, maybe not so new, BUT new to some of us. And we’ve all decided this one…

Note: This article on how to get off your phone and into your life is written by contributing writer, Tammy Strobel. Recently, I slipped into an unhealthy habit—doom scrolling the…

Over the course of a lifetime, and even as a year passes, we collect heavy things. Maybe they don’t feel that heavy at first, but the longer we carry them,…