Minimalism
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…
Read MoreCan 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…
Read MoreIt’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…
Read MoreFinding Belonging and Community Through Actions Rather Than Things
Growing up I knew what to expect during the holidays. Each special day was spent at my grandmother’s farm house in the country. Thanksgiving had homemade stuffing, raisin rye bread, turkey and enough mashed potatoes we could all eat potato pancakes for at least a week after. The adults sat and visited on the olive green…
Read MoreDecluttering: 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…
Read MoreDecluttering: 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…
Read MoreMinimalist 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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