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Friendships and Happiness
There comes a point in our lives where a new person enters and an old one leaves. Sometimes these people become our friends. Sometimes they become family, or coworkers, or acquaintances. Whatever the reason, they enter our lives and they teach us. And when the time is over, they leave…
Minimalists Want A Better World
Driving back with my husband from Cleveland after a funeral and the Phil Collins song, Land of Confusion is on the radio. I’m a child of the 70’s and 80’s but listening to the song today felt like I was listening to it for the first time. The song talks…
Minimalism For Young Adults – Why I’m Making The Change Now
Although this post is from my perspective (a “young 20-something”), I hope even those older and wiser than I can see the benefits a minimalist and simplistic lifestyle brings. It’s never too late to start! I may be young, but I feel that is beneficial for me when it comes…
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 Decor : Minimalism In The Home (Part 2)
Our Post (Minimalist Decor : Minimalism In The Home) was the number 3 most visited post from 2012! It was so popular, we decided to do a part two. Minimalist Decor: Minimalism In The Home features a series of our top favorite minimalist homes. The clean, functional, and attractive spaces…
Downsizing Your Wardrobe – Decluttering Clothes
There’s been a lot of talk over on our Facebook page lately about clothing. Big kudos to our Facebook Fans that have been decluttering clothes and have significantly downsized in their wardrobe! Connect with them and others on our Facebook page. If you are ready to start your minimalist wardrobeyou…
My Minimalist Lifestyle Has Helped Me Lose Weight
I’ve been gradually making my way down the minimalist pathway and have noticed an amazing side benefit. The minimalist lifestyle that I now live has helped me to lose weight. Can you imagine my surprise when I realized that this new journey is helping me to be healthier and more…
Minimalism In The Garage – Decluttering Your Garage
We don’t have a garage anymore, thankfully, but I remember growing up with one. And I remember being bribed to clean it. But even my attempts to organize the space weren’t the greatest successes. It was the one space in the house that everyone dreaded stepping into. At one point…
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…
Why Minimalism Is Better – At Least For Me
This is going to be a very personal post from me on why minimalism is better for me at this time in my life. I may be very candid at some points but please understand that this is my perspective. Many of you know from reading our blog, that I…
