Minimalism: Avoiding the Allure of the Marketing Efforts

Flashy signs, catchy songs, and low prices – marketing efforts at its finest. It’s easy to fall into the purchasing trap when you’re bombarded by so many seemingly great deals for items you supposedly need. And they certainly make it easy to become caught up in the deals. Marketers are…

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Enjoy a life of minimalism – with pets!

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ― Anatole France We love our pets. They’re furry, cute, cuddly, and loyal. We treasure them and love them, and the bond between us grows every day. But with owning pets comes “stuff.”  Dog beds, toys, medicine,…

Tis The Season Of Excess

Yes, it is that time of year again – the season of excess.  Now that I have been on my minimalism journey for some time, just thinking of this time of year and how I used to go so crazy trying to get everyone every item on their gift list…

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…

Keep Clutter To A Minimum In The Office

I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to work from home but even though I do, I still face many of the same challenges that working in an office can pose to minimalism.  For me, I work better when I have a clean desk and area – my mind…

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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…

Change Is Coming To The Minimalism Is Simple Blog

“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” ― Albert Einstein Change is coming! Nothing huge, yet, but we hope the new changes are beneficial to our constantly growing fan base. Besides, isn’t that what this blog…

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Am I Spending My Money Wisely?

One thing that I’ve noticed as I make my way down the minimalist lifestyle, is that my finances have improved month after month after month.  My goal is to be fully debt free within a few years and this includes my current home that I live in.  I don’t know…

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