Are You a Responsible Consumer?
Minimalism is like a gateway drug for helping the environment. Once you begin to consume less, you'll notice you're wasting less. Here are ways to be a more responsible consumer. Read my guest post on No Sidebar—link below!
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As a part-time grad student with a toddler and a full time job, I’ve been trying to live a life with more mindfulness. I figured that one of the best ways to clear my mind and achieve mindfulness was to remove any unnecessary clutter in my life.
Minimalism is like a gateway drug for helping the environment. Once you begin to consume less, you'll notice you're wasting less. Here are ways to be a more responsible consumer.
Finding the right boots is an undertaking. Especially as a minimalist. So when faced with a decision to buy new boots to replace my “perfect” boots from 2013, I decided to go against fast fashion (which scares the bajeebers out of me) and get my old boots repaired.
Our painted nursery sat empty or in various states of disorganization for longer than I care to admit, but now it's a beautiful and simple solution for our newborn son. We decorated and furnished the nursery with everything-IKEA, and we did it all for a total out-of-pocket of $367.
I just moved: come see my new home office. Here's how my desk and area is set up, with budget-friendly furniture from IKEA. It's a perfect creative space!
Early last week, I decided to rearrange parts of my apartment because I felt like a change of scenery would help with productivity. Whether or not that is just an old wives tale or not, I feel like it helped! I was inspired by a friend's recent desk tour post and wanted to share my new at-home work area. Enjoy!
In blogging, especially lifestyle blogging, a person with a less-than-par fashion sense can start to feel, well, less-than. It can be quite draining, actually! I’m often embarrassed by my casual and minimal style, but I’m learning to celebrate it.
Jenny Lee
Jenny is a writer and artist. Mama, minimalist, journaling enthusiast.
Be a conscious consumer and avoid fast fashion—AND save money? Yes, second hand shopping is great. But if you don’t like rummaging through racks at thrift stores, there are other options for you.