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How are you doing on those January resolutions?
This was originally posted in 2015. Working to update it 🙂 Denise It’s hard to believe that half of 2015 is behind us. Remember those January resolutions? How are you doing on those? Yuck right? Don’t worry. It’s a new day, beginning of July and still time to complete those…
Living Simple: Slow Down. You’re Moving Too Fast.
“Slow down. You move too fast. You’ve got to make the morning last. Just kicking down the cobble stones. Looking for fun and feelin’ groovy.” I’ve ALWAYS loved this song by Simon and Garfunkel even though many times I’m so in my head that I forget the true meaning of…
10 for 10 Minimalist Living Challenge: Healthy Family Lifestyle
We hope you are enjoying our 10 for 10 Minimalist Living Challenges. I know I am! Keeps me in check. Today we bring to you a challenge just a bit different. One of the BEST side effects of living minimally has been that my health has improved tremendously. I’ve always…
Spring Cleaning Minimalist Style
NOTE: This essay was originally published April 1, 2015 but it is actually fitting no matter what time of year it is. Enjoy! Wow! April 1st. Can you believe it’s April Fool’s Day? This year is flying by – at least it is for me. Many of us think of…
Minimalist Lifestyle Choices – Don’t Deprive Yourself
I keep starting this post and then stopping. The topic of “depriving” yourself when you’re downsizing and simplifying is a difficult one to address. At what point is it considered “depriving yourself”? I find myself wanting to tell you to “go for it!” if you find something you love, but…
Minimalist Living – Working From Home
Many of you know that I have been self-employed for many years and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Below is a video with a few tips to help those that are working from home.be successful if you choose the self-employment route. I’m living my life on my terms…
Living Simply Equals Living Happy
Living Simply Equals Living Happy Everyone has probably heard the song “Happy” this year and it’s probably one of my all time favorite songs. I heard it the other day as I was heading to the gym and it hit me – I’m happy. What a wonderful feeling that was…
Minimalist Lifestyle and Self Employment = Match Made In Heaven
As I’ve written many times, I am beyond blessed that I am self-employed and grateful for the life I live. But if I were to do it again I would probably start my minimalist journey before self-employment. It would have made life so much simpler. Every decision I make each…
Decluttering the Bookshelves
I LOVE MY KINDLE! I never thought I could love an inanimate object as much as I do my Kindle but I admit – I do. Sounds silly doesn’t it for a minimalist to be in love with a thing right? Actually when you really think about it, a Kindle…
The 7 Stages of Minimalists
Today’s post is just for fun! Enjoy! The 7 Stages of Minimalists – which stage do you fall under? CURIOSITY – Those who fall into the CURIOSITY stage may have just discovered minimalism and the benefits of living with less. At this stage, you’re fascinated with the idea and you…
