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Learn how to create a minimalist lifestyle without giving up all the things you love.

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Living With Less Stuff…Without Feeling Deprived

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 …

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10 Simple Shifts in Your Mindset to Start Living a Simpler Life with Less Stuff

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, …

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When Your New Habit Mocks You

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 …

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21 Minimalist Quotes to Spark Your Minimalist Journey in 2021

Minimalism is one of my favorite subjects to discuss because of the joy I feel from living with less. I always want others to feel joy and happiness, thus I compiled this fantastic list of quotes about minimalism; I hope they bring you as much joy and encouragement on your minimalist journey as they do …

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32 Simple Living Quotes to Inspire Happiness

It’s been a crazy few weeks at my house. I’ve been needing a little extra inspiration lately so I decided to put together this post to help anyone who is needing that extra little lift to their spirits or needs a little happiness in their life. Enjoy! Related Post: Declutter to Drastically Reduce Anxiety and …

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11 Valuable Lessons Learned From a Year of Not Buying New Clothes

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 …

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How Much is Your Storage Space REALLY Costing You?

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 …

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9 Ways Your Bedroom Setup Could Be Ruining Your Sleep

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 …

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Maybe Grandma wasn’t so crazy. Minimalism during a pandemic.

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. …

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An Invitation… #100SimpleJoys

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 …

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Minimalism for Normal People

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 …

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How to Stop Online Impulse Shopping That’s Getting Out of Control

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 …

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The Best Tips for a No-Spend Grocery Challenge

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 …

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5 Real Health Benefits of Having Less

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 …

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Try a No Spend Challenge + FREE No Spend Month Printable

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 …

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A No Shopping Challenge…Could You Do It?

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 …

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9 Minimalist Podcasts You Need to Listen to Right Now

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, …

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Go Green and Save Money: Reusable Kitchen Items

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 …

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12 Reasons Why Living with Less Stuff Will Make You Happier

If you had told me in my poor, beans and rice years that I would one day write why living with less stuff will make you happier, I would have laughed at you.   Sure, money doesn’t buy happiness, but like that country song goes, it can buy you a boat and a new truck. …

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20 Free Activities to Do (That Don’t Involve More Clutter)  

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 …

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Easy Strategies to Declutter, Simplify Your Life, and Find Joy Again

Have you ever felt like you had it all but life was still so unfulfilling and without purpose? Simplify your life, and maybe you will find a whole lot of joy hiding under all the “stuff” we keep piled up in our lives. It seems our grandparents were right, money can’t buy happiness.  There has …

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