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Rebecca Plasters

Hi - Rebecca Plasters here. I'm recently semi-retired having worked as a family nurse practitioner, nurse educator, school nurse, and public health administrator for decades. Yes, nurses have so many options! Minimalism has been calling my name for several years and I'm enjoying the progress I've made. I downsized from about 3000 sq ft and lived in a travel trailer in my barn while I built a 1200 sq ft house on a 27 acre farm. I have now sold the house / farm, moved cross country, and live in a 350 sq ft studio apartment. What an adventure! I've learned so much, found my own minimal style and am loving this simpler life.

How to Downsize the Bathroom – Moving From House to Studio, Exactly What to KeepDecluttering

How to Downsize the Bathroom – Moving From House to Studio, Exactly What to Keep

A bathroom has so many functions - why are they often so small?! Many of…
08/15/20245 min
Minimalist Bedroom Ideas: How to Downsize the Bedroom [ESSENTIALS LIST]Decluttering

Minimalist Bedroom Ideas: How to Downsize the Bedroom [ESSENTIALS LIST]

Bedrooms tend to become the dump-all place in the house. When company is coming, we…
07/23/20249 min
How to Downsize the Living Room – Moving From House to StudioDeclutteringHome Tour

How to Downsize the Living Room – Moving From House to Studio

Because I’m substantially downsizing, I came up with what the essential pieces might be for…
05/07/20245 min
How to Downsize the Kitchen: An Achievable List of Necessities to KeepMinimalism

How to Downsize the Kitchen: An Achievable List of Necessities to Keep

How to Downsize the Kitchen: An Achievable List of Necessities to Keep Because I’m substantially…
05/01/202410 min
3 Clear Steps to Declutter Sentimental Items Gently and Stress-FreeDeclutteringMental Health & Mindset

3 Clear Steps to Declutter Sentimental Items Gently and Stress-Free

Can decluttering and sentimental even abide in the same sentence?  Am I a cold-hearted scrooge…
03/19/20247 min
5 Steps That Helped Me Downsize From a Full House to a Studio ApartmentDecluttering

5 Steps That Helped Me Downsize From a Full House to a Studio Apartment

Written by Rebecca Plasters “Let’s do this!” I told myself.  It can’t be that hard…. …
03/14/20245 min