Why Clean Up Your Personal Items

As I write this, I am in Ohio. As you may or may not know, my mother-in-law has been suffering from lung cancer. Last week she lost the battle. Even though it is very hard to lose a loved one, we all wanted her to let go so that she…

Minimalist Living With A Non-Minimalist. Oh Boy

I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support to the post about our family member in stage 4 lung cancer.  It is a rough time for our family but the support we received after the post told us that we have a warm, concerned community.  It also told…

Virtual Disconnect and Black Friday

With Thanksgiving here it’s important to spend time with loved ones. Whether its with family, friends, pets, etc. This year, I’ll be traveling to the country side of Florida to spend Thanksgiving with my parents. During this time, we will be disconnecting from the computer. It’s important to disconnect from…

Life of a Minimalist: It Won’t Be Easy, But It’ll Be Worth It.

One important thing to note is that minimalism varies for everyone. What one person considers to be minimalist, another may consider to be indulgent and another may consider frugal. What’s more is there will always be someone feeling the need to voice their opinions about your new life changes. I’ve…

Minimalist Packing – VLOG

Last week I headed to Ohio. Before going, I needed to pack, of course. I made the decision to let my new lifestyle carry over to Ohio, by limiting what I took with me. You can see everything in the video below. The video is shaky so you can treat…

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How to Declutter Sentimental Items – Keeping the Memory

This is one of the hardest topics to address when discussing a life of simplicity and minimalism: how to declutter sentimental items. It’s hard because sentimental items tend to be cherished and many do not wish to “abandon” the memories tied to the item. I bring this topic up now…

How To Live Simply

I always think back to my childhood and visiting my mom’s parents – my maternal grandparents.  They lived very simply while raising 4 kids in a small house that used to actually be a goat house.  When I think back, It really gets me to thinking how truly simple life…

Minimalist Life: Big Success In Minimalism In My Home

Today was a huge accomplishment. Today was the day I walked into my living room and realized I could see every surface. I walked into the dining room and there was nothing but a table and centerpiece. I walked into my kitchen where only two cabinets hold dishes and pots,…

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