Minimalist Lifestyle

Some people would say my life of living with less stuff has led me to be deprived of nice things. For example, my car hits 200k miles this week. I’m super excited.  It’s the first vehicle I’ve bought and kept alive that long without giving up on it.  It’s “mama’s truck”.  It’s a beast.  I …

Start living a simpler life with less stuff and start creating space in your life for memories to be made rather than taking up more and more space in your home.  If clutter and unused items are taking over your home, robbing your wallet of your hard-earned dollars, and generally making your life more difficult, …

Have you ever bought a new planner for the new year just to watch it sit and mock you for weeks and months on end? I was talking about this phenomenon with girlfriends recently. We gave it a name. Planner shame. It’s nearly the end of March, and this is the time when planner shame really …

Could you survive a year without buying clothes?  It sounds extreme.  I know.  Hear me out. Why would you take on a no spend challenge for a year? Most people don’t set off to take a year long no spend challenge, even if focused on a single category, like clothes.  Usually, when you start to …

How much is your storage space costing you? And no, I’m not talking about the storage unit you may or may not have. That’s an easy price to name. You get a bill for it every month. I’m talking about the storage space in your home. However, keep the storage facility bill handy too! You …

How’s your sleep been lately? Has it ever been good? There’s a chance your bedroom setup could be ruining your sleep. It could be big changes needed or simple, small changes that make a big difference so you can sleep well! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  This post contains affiliate links …

Minimalism during a pandemic. For some, it may feel like a death trap…I mean, what if you get rid of too much? None of us have ever experienced a pandemic. As an adult, I’ve lived through 9/11, the 2008 recession, and the ups and downs that come with being a young adult with no money. …

Join me with #100SimpleJoys Sometimes the world is crazy. I’ve found, during crazy times, it is always good practice to take a step back and recognize all the good in our lives too.  It can be hard to see the good when you might be losing your job, or people you love are sick, or …

Minimalism for normal people.  It may sound harsh to die-hard minimalists.  You are thinking, this woman is saying I’m not normal! Who does she think she is?! Chances are, if you are a die-hard minimalist, you know you aren’t normal.  You stopped being a victim to consumerism, your home is almost always clean, and you …

I needed to stop online impulse shopping, as it was my secret guilty pleasure.  I could do it on my lunch break or from my cell phone in the mornings before anyone woke up…while still in the bed.  I generally shopped at one or two stores primarily, so I knew their clothing sizes and did …

Let’s face it. There are days when the budget needs help, but food still needs to go on the table.   A no-spend grocery challenge can help you go at least a week, if not longer, without spending a dime on groceries.  That can equal hundreds of dollars saved.    If you go longer than …

Guest post by Ashley at Gulf Coast Wellness. Downsizing is all the rage right now, but did you know that having less will actually make you healthier? It’s true. There really is something to this whole minimalist movement and it’s easy to see why it’s catching on so fast. There’s nothing like that first full …

Have you ever taken a no spend challenge? If not, have you ever thought about taking a no spend challenge? Maybe a no spend month? Or a no spend weekend? Heck, even a no spend day! I usually do at least one no spend month ever year, often in January.  Why? You would not believe …

You can start a no shopping challenge and save money, starting right now.  A no shopping challenge will teach you how to stop shopping.  You can do it for one week, one month, or an entire year! I took a no shopping challenge that was supposed to be just 30 days long.  It turned into …

I want to share with you some minimalist podcast recommendations that I have really enjoyed. As a podcast blogger, I listen to at least 6-10 podcast episodes every day. I use these podcasts as motivation in my own life. While listening to a few of these podcasts, I realized that when an idea goes mainstream, …

Finding reusable kitchen items that work for a family Zero waste is an intriguing idea, but it often seems like an ideal that is impossible to reach.  I have tried…many times. I have read blogs that embraced zero waste, and I have embraced recycling and upcycling anything and everything.  However, I have failed at being …

There is nothing like walking aimlessly through Target with a Starbucks in hand and no time schedule other than finding that one item (or cart-full) you are sure you cannot live without.  My brain: “There are so many cute things I must own now!” This is the mentality that got me into trouble with spending …