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Minimalism Defined: It’s Not What You May Think
Minimalism is usually perceived as extreme deprivation, but this isn’t the case for most minimalists. For many people, minimalism can bring about the physical and mental space so they can live a life of abundance.
Minimalist Party Ideas
Do you dread party planning because it seems super overwhelming or expensive? Parties and events can be budget- and environmentally-friendly. If you want to see how it's possible to throw a simple bash, read on!
How to Reduce Visual Clutter in 6 Quick Steps
Visual clutter can happen to anyone: whether you’re a minimalist or not. The good news is you can reducing or eliminate visual clutter quickly!
Six Ways To Use Minimalism To Support a Zero Waste Lifestyle
How does minimalism support a zero waste lifestyle? The great thing about minimalism is that it naturally supports being zero waste. If you buy less, you're demanding less of the economy, which will create less demand. Here are six ways minimalism and zero waste go together beautifully.
5 Second Minimalism
Minimalism in 5 seconds? Well, it’s not quite that easy, but this decluttering trick will help you trust your gut and make decisions quickly.
7 Reasons Why We Downsized in 2021
We cut our square footage in half—and we have two young boys under 5. Learn why we downsized to find our dream home… and why we didn’t do it to save money.
How to Declutter Toys: Tips from a Minimalist Mom
The thought of decluttering toys can be daunting: how do you do it with getting buy-in from your kids? Your children will benefit from a simplified toy collection and can learn the benefits of minimalism early.
The Start of My Minimalism Journey
What better way to launch a new YouTube channel than by starting at the beginning of my minimalism journey? Wherever you are in your minimalism or decluttering story, I hope this video helps you in some way.
Entrepreneurs: Declutter for Positive Energy
Any time of the year is the perfect time to declutter and reorganize, especially for freelancers and entrepreneurs who are working from home! Learn how to declutter for positive energy in your entrepreneurial endeavors.
A Minimalist and Zero Waste Advent Calendar for Kids (With Gifts)
Anticipating Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year in a child's life. Did you grow up with an Advent calendar, celebrating each day of December up until Christmas? Here’s a way to give your children something every day but keep it minimal and nearo waste.
Every Dollar Counts
While our votes may not count, our dollars do. Every dollar we spend is a small vote towards the type of world we want to live in.
Creative Minimalists | Annie Zhu
Annie is a fellow Ethical Writers and Creatives member, who blogs about her conscious lifestyle at terumah.ca. She is also a fiction writer.
Creative Minimalists | Jamae of Hint of Jam
Jamae is a writer, multi-passionate, and a fellow bullet-journalist. In this interview she talks about how minimalism supports her career as a writer.
Creative Minimalists | JT, Software Engineer
JT is a software engineer who is passionate about dance, personal finance, real estate, and mindfulness via meditation and minimalism. Learn how minimalism and mindfulness improves his life.
Creative Minimalists | Britt of Tiny Ambitions
I'm excited to announce this new interview series, Creative Minimalists. Every other week I'll introduce to you a minimalist who is also creative, and we'll talk about how living an intentional life can affect creativity.
I'm an Ethical Writer: My Commitment to Conscious Consumerism
Here’s my journey from being an unhappy, materialistic beauty blogger to a minimalist to an ethical writer who speaks about conscious consumerism.
30-Day Minimalist Wardrobe Challenge
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.
A Zero Waste, Minimalist Birthday for Baby Beans
It’s Beans here. My mother requested I write another guest post for the blog to talk about my recent minimalist, zero waste birthday party. I’m now two years old.
No Spend Month Challenge Update
My no-spend month is over. I kinda sucked at it for various reasons. But I did learn a lot.