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Optimistic: Staying Positive
We’ve officially survived yet another “End of the world” scenario. And, of course, yet another one has surfaced. It makes me wonder why there is such an obsession with the world ending? Why do we seem to dwell on the negatives rather than the positives? If we were told two…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
We’re on Youtube!
You can now find us on Youtube! We’re currently in the works to get some video blogs (vlogs) up for our subscribers! 🙂 The below video is Aly’s official hello and welcome. Denise will have one up shortly. Thanks! For tips on how to begin your decluttering journey, you can…
