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Minimalists: What’s an oddly specific thing a guest thought you needed in your home?

By 05/02/2025No Comments

Here are ten oddly specific things that guests have thought these minimalists should buy for their home.

1. Aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy diffuser.

Ah, yes, essential.

2. A husband.

I’m cackling.

A husband. Been there, done that, got the tee shirt.

3. Oyster knives.

An oyster knife (I'm intolerant to oysters)

Like hitting a vegan with a, “Where’s your cheese board?”

4. Mothers will mother.

My estranged mother came for a visit. I made snacks with tea/coffee and served it on my deck so we could enjoy the nice weather. She was apauled no one taught me to use coasters. I replied "i use them inside but not out on the deck, seeing as the table is weatherproof." Her response was that I "wasn't raised right." Mind you. She left me and my 4 brothers (1yr, 3yrs, 7yrs and 12 yrs old) to "find herself" when I was 10, and this was 30 years later.

5. Brothers will brother.

My brother left a deer ornament, like from a Christmas tree, in the bathroom of every place I've lived lol

Honestly, this one’s kind of a vibe.

6. Why can’t we just chat?

TV "you have no TV!" "no, I don't watch TV" "man, you should totally get a TV" "no, I don't watch TV" "you should get a TV for when your friends come over" "man we get to see each other once every few months. I'd rather talk to my guests"

7. But what if you get a bible someday? It’s good to be prepared.

A bible stand in the living room, for my nonexistent bible.

8. Isn’t that…the same thing?

Diaper genie. We use the trash can...

9. Based.

Worm composter.

I agree. You should also have a worm composter. I want a worm composter. Let’s all get worm composters.

10. Guests think this person needs a house, period.

I live in a clean but small older RV. People keep saying when you gonna get a house? People, i have bought and sold several houses. Done with all the housework, yardwork, space to keep clean, heated, etc. This is as much square footage (200) as i need, nothing more. I have 30 undeveloped acres in Oregon, and spend the winters with friends boondocking (dry camping) in the Arizona desert. I take my house with me when i go somewhere. No house-sitting needed. Took out the microwave, don't need that space waster. Also took out all the cheesy built-in furniture and remodelled the interior how i want it. Bad neighbors? Easy to move house. :)

I’ve lived in an RV, and it has its ups and downs, but overall? It kinda rocks, yeah.

What ridiculous thing have guests thought you needed in your house? Let me know below!

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Mia Lee

Mia Lee

Hi! I'm Mia, a passionate advocate for intentional living in a world of excess. As a professional organizer, homesteader, and anti-consumer, I bring a practical perspective to minimalism that focuses on sustainable choices and meaningful experiences over material accumulation. When I'm not writing or organizing, you can find me knee-deep in the garden or attempting to communicate with my chickens in their native language.

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