Throughout middle and high school, I had a close group of girlfriends. We all spread out after high school—two stayed in WA, but there’s one in Chicago, one in Philly, one in Portland, and me in KC—but we’re still there for each other when it matters. And something we enjoyed doing throughout college was a… Continue reading 4 ways to make your holiday more minimalist
Minimalism is a growing movement and a fulfilling lifestyle, but it definitely faces some criticism. There are a lot of people out there who think they could never be a minimalist—or that they wouldn’t want to be—for reasons that are worth discussion, but usually a misconception of what the lifestyle is all about. Here are… Continue reading Is minimalism classist? and 7 other criticisms of minimalism, analyzed
All last month, HuffPost ran a series of articles aimed at “Reducing the World of Waste.” The project touched on responsible clothing shopping (and donation), food waste, poverty, anecdotes from minimalists, pollution, ways to repair or revitalize worn-out possessions, and sustainable alternatives to current processes. It’s inspiring but uncomfortable at points–which is exactly why… Continue reading Minspiration Monday: The “Reclaim” Project
Maybe I’m in the minority, but my bedroom is the easiest place in my home to keep clutter-free. I absolutely love walking into our bedroom, simply furnished in soothing neutrals and soft purples, and feeling all the tension in my body slough away. As a result, I’m willing to set up the framework of habits… Continue reading 7 steps to a clutter-free bedroom paradise
I’ve been thrust into an accidental extreme-ish capsule experiment. Last Thursday, I noticed that two holes had opened up, seemingly out of nowhere, in the inner thighs on my jeans. (Note that this is my ONLY pair of blue jeans.) This put me in a bit of a dilemma: I wear those jeans probably 4-6 times a… Continue reading 5 lessons from accidentally owning only one pair of pants
Believe it or not, this week’s Minspiration Monday post is about olive oil. (And yes, the title of this post will be fulfilled!) Check out this post about Primitive Cypress olive oil, recently recognized as one of the best olive oils in the world. (Also, did you know there is a whole website dedicated to… Continue reading Minspiration Monday: Drawing connections between olive oil and election campaigns
Have you ever read The Power of Habit? It’s one of the books I recommend the most, and I read a LOT (hat tip to my sister for recommending it to me). At its core, the book is about why we do what we do, and how individuals, companies, and communities harness those habits to… Continue reading Use the “habit loop” to turbocharge decluttering
This post isn’t two days late and backdated. I don’t know what you’re talking about. 🙂 On Saturday, my husband and I went to Sacramento’s Farm to Fork Festival. We loved poking through the booths of local agricultural entrepreneurs and advocates, taking in everything from wool yarn being spun before our eyes to rice growers… Continue reading Minspiration Monday: How do you simplify your eating habits?
This week was an exciting one for me, minimalism-wise. I was extremely gratified to see several hundred views of this week’s blog posts and am newly encouraged to fulfill my September goal of publishing articles at least three times a week. The Sacramento minimalist.org meetup group (find one near you!) also met for the first… Continue reading Links I’m Loving: 9/23/16
I often envy brand-new aspiring minimalists. It’s so exciting, sitting here on the other side with clasped hands, squeeing with excitement over all the things these minimalist-elects are going to learn about themselves, their priorities, their needs, and their world. Maybe a few will become famous bloggers and speakers. A few might become Zero Wasters… Continue reading Why the first steps toward minimalism are the most exciting – and how to keep the spark alive
