Archive for December 2012
2013 in 2013 Decluttering Challenge
Do you want to make a dent in the amount of possessions you have? Are you ready to get rid of 2013 things this year? Would you like to see less of this? Come and join the challenge!! Subscribe to the Nourishing Minimalism Mailing List and receive a free printable chart! Each time you get…
Read MoreTraditions: Better Than Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
These are not minimalistic by any stretch, but they are traditional for us on Christmas morning. This is me showing love to my family. They are so amazing! And they are better than Cinnabon. I have now ruined all my friends from eating at Cinnabon; they like these better! This makes 16 huge rolls- two…
Read MoreTraditions: Candlelight Service and Admiring Christmas Lights
On Christmas Eve we attend a candle light service. Growing up we always had Christmas at Grandma’s on Christmas Eve, but at one point as adults we got so involved at church, that we had to be there for the service on Christmas Eve. Now that we aren’t as involved, I wouldn’t mind starting a…
Read MoreClove Orange Ornaments
Have you made these before? I remember seeing them when I was a kid and reading about them in the Laura Ingalls Wilder books. We sat down to make them and had such a good time together! Clove Orange Ornaments Oranges Whole Cloves (about 1/4 cup per orange) Ribbon Straight pins Metal or wood skewer,…
Read More5-Minute Fudge
This fudge is so easy, but looks like you spent all day in the kitchen! Perfect for gift giving! Click here to read 15 Clutter Free Gift Ideas. 5-Minute Fudge Ingredients: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (Click here to buy fair trade chocolate chips) 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (Click here for recipe) 1 teaspoon…
Read MoreHoney Nut Brittle
I always remember having my grandmother’s peanut brittle over the holidays and am thrilled that I can make brittle out of Honey! And who wouldn’t want some delicious nut brittle as a gift?! (Click here for 15 clutter free gift ideas.) Honey Nut Brittle Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter or ghee 1/2 cup honey 1 cup nuts…
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 MoreTraditions: Gingerbread Houses
As I wrote in Finding Belonging and Community in Actions Rather than Things, traditions are of great value. We discuss the style of house we want to make, we draw the patterns out on paper. Part of being a minimalist, means I don’t want to store holiday decorations all year. So, each year we decorate our…
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