Archive for April 2015
From Clutter and Depression to Minimalism and Contentment
Before I “became a minimalist” I had dreamed of it. I loved motel room simplicity. I wanted my home to feel that way and to be so tidy that I could just focus on whatever I wanted to focus on, not always “I have to clean the house”. Though I wanted that, I thought it was…
Read Full PostMinimalist Wedding Ideas
Even before I claimed the title “minimalist” I sought to have a minimalist wedding. Why? Mainly because I didn’t want the stress of a big production. Planning a big event is exhausting and I wanted to enjoy myself, not try to remember a million different things. Besides that, we didn’t want to enter into our…
Read Full PostWhat's It Like To Be A Minimalist With A Baby? Check Out Our Minimal Baby "Room"
You know how, when you have a baby, you are bombarded with options? I feel sorry for first time parents these days, there is so much that is marketed as “needed” and we feel the need to research everything- pacifier types, diaper brands, bottles, toys, bedding- oh the list is endless! I’m here to tell…
Read Full PostDecluttering Sentimental Items With The Help Of Emotional Processing
Decluttering is an emotional process. Everything we keep has a reason, either we keep it out of fear – the “I may need this” or “I don’t have enough money to replace it” mentality, or maybe we keep things out of guilt: “my best friend gave me this, I should keep it.” And we even…
Read Full PostEasy Homemade Pizza
Having a family pizza night is one tradition that I really enjoy. We’ll all work in the kitchen- rolling the dough, stabbing it with a fork, grating the cheese, spreading the sauce, placing the toppings. We can all visit while we work and all enjoy our hard work afterwards. To make myself feel better of…
Read Full PostFocus on What Matters: Why You Should Leave Your Smartphone in Your Purse
The biggest thing to take our attention these days is our cell phones. It’s so easy to “stay connected” with little dings and chirps letting us know that someone is messaging from facebook, emailing, texting, beating you at a game, posting a picture on Instagram. Let’s face it, it’s fun. It’s so fun in fact…
Read Full PostHow Children Can Benefit From Simple Living
The main reason I became a minimalist was to live in the moment. To be present with my family and friends. Too many times I would be with my family, but my mind would be elsewhere. Often on the cluttery surfaces surrounding us, the kitchen that needed serious work, the unfinished craft projects and all those…
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