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How (and Why) to Cut Coffee and Caffeine From Your Life
Thinking about going caffeine-free for one reason or another? Here are some tips on how to do it so that you can really quit coffee for real this time.
7 Reasons Why We Downsized in 2021
We cut our square footage in half—and we have two young boys under 5. Learn why we downsized to find our dream home… and why we didn’t do it to save money.
The Start of My Minimalism Journey
What better way to launch a new YouTube channel than by starting at the beginning of my minimalism journey? Wherever you are in your minimalism or decluttering story, I hope this video helps you in some way.
Hello again
I beg you to take a step back and JUST BE from time to time. This is easier said than done sometimes; it’s far too easy to reach for our phones and answer texts or scroll through social media than it is to sit still and be in the moment.
I'm an Ethical Writer: My Commitment to Conscious Consumerism
Here’s my journey from being an unhappy, materialistic beauty blogger to a minimalist to an ethical writer who speaks about conscious consumerism.
Hard Work and Mindfulness Can Co-Exist
There’s nothing wrong with hard work, as long as it doesn’t get in the way of life’s more important areas: health, relationships, passion. -The Minimalists
6 Moves in 4 Years
If there's going to be anything to inspire you to become a minimalist, it will be moving 6 times in 4 years. Here’s an overview of why I moved so much in the past 4 years.
The Beginning of My Journey with Minimalism
Apparently, way back in 2005, I desired a minimalist lifestyle. I didn't quite know how to express it, though. I thought it was linked to my depression, and I felt out of place because of it.
Updated home office tour
I just moved: come see my new home office. Here's how my desk and area is set up, with budget-friendly furniture from IKEA. It's a perfect creative space!
What Makes a Good Designer?
A designer is a scientifically artistic problem solver. What is a good designer to you?
Home Workspace and Desk Tour - 2014
Early last week, I decided to rearrange parts of my apartment because I felt like a change of scenery would help with productivity. Whether or not that is just an old wives tale or not, I feel like it helped! I was inspired by a friend's recent desk tour post and wanted to share my new at-home work area. Enjoy!