I Got Rid of The Toys

The kids weren’t playing with their toys. Most of their time has been spent outside or using their imaginations with boxes and non-toy items (paper, sticks, rocks, shovels, etc). But toys still cluttered their room and the living room, so we would have to pick up every day. Even after limiting the toys, they still…

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Can Real Food and Minimalism Go Together?

I love having less. I love the open feeling of our home, the minimal amount of toys, books, furniture, etc. But then you get to the kitchen. Having a minimalist mindset, tends to lend itself to good quality food. If we’re not storing up clutter in our home, we’re probably not wanting clutter in our…

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It’s Time to Get Rid of Your China Cabinet!

If you are already a minimalist, you probably don’t have one of these, and if you have decided to strive for a minimalist life, then it’s time to think through each piece of furniture you own and its usefulness. Being a minimalist is about being honest. Removing all the things that mask who you really…

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Decluttering: Books, Part II

Guest post by Jennifer Ries. If you missed it, please read Part I here.  ~~~~ In Part I we discussed how to decide what stays and goes when decluttering your personal library. Now, we’ll talk about doing right by your beloved books. Give your books new life             Books in good condition can live new and…

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Decluttering: Books, Part I

I would like to introduce my friend Jennifer to you, a real life friend in fact! We’ve known each other almost 20 years now. Jennifer is on her own minimalist journey and is a brave woman to tackle this decluttering topic! ~~~~             It’s time to liberate your library!             Decluttering books can be especially…

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Minimalist Decor: Living Room and Dining Room

Welcome to my living room! Sorry you can’t see too much. Photographing the insides of houses has never been a strong point for me. I think for the right shot I would need a wide angle lens… But since I’m an minimalist and all… Okay, moving on. What do you picture when you think of…

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