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Why I Cancelled Netflix
I’m on a cancelling kick lately. Here are all the reasons why I cancelled Netflix, even though it isn’t a huge expense.
Beans the Minimalist Baby
Hi. I'm Beans. I've been on this planet for just about 18 months now. I am a baby, and I am a minimalist. I'm here to tell you my minimalism story.
Stop Should
While it may not be possible right away for stop using the word should, at least start noticing when you do use the word and what your thoughts and feelings are around the topic at hand when you do say it.
Why I Quit Amazon Prime
The overhaul of online ordering is inevitable, so let's do what we can to make it as sustainable as possible.
Best Practices for a Successful Decluttering Project
When you have a whole room to declutter, a whole attic, or a whole house, the task can seem overwhelming. Just because it feels scary doesn't mean you can't succeed. Here are my personal best-practices for having a successful decluttering day.
iPhone Minimalism: Outsmart Your Smartphone
When it comes to smartphones, it's very clear that phones aren't just being used as tools. They're being used as crutches. How are we supposed to enjoy what's here and now when our iPhones have hold of our senses?
How Close Do You Feel to Everyone in the World?
Apparently this is super important. How close do you feel?
You Are Not Your Car
You are not your car. You are not your job. You are not your belongings, or your house. None of these define who you are. You are an individual who just happens to own some things.
Daily Journaling Inspires Creativity
Journaling every day can help spark creativity. Once you get the creative ideas flowing in a judgement-free zone, you’re primed to create beautiful and innovative stuff for the rest of the day.
How to Overcome Perfectionism
Perfectionism can be paralyzing. Here are some tips on how to overcome that so you can get stuff done and make progress.
The $367 Minimalist Nursery Room Tour: Decor and Setup
Our painted nursery sat empty or in various states of disorganization for longer than I care to admit, but now it's a beautiful and simple solution for our newborn son. We decorated and furnished the nursery with everything-IKEA, and we did it all for a total out-of-pocket of $367.
Easy Baby DIY Project for a Changing Table Pad for the IKEA Sniglar
We purchased an IKEA SNIGLAR changing table for our newborn son. Turns out the the changing table pad was too big. I found a DIY and am now sharing that with you! With some scissors, sewing clips and thread, I made the changing pad so it would fit in our furniture. Follow along with this step-by-step DIY and budget-friendly project.
Traveling and minimalism
Traveling can bring us closer to the understanding of minimalism. Have only what you absolutely need and absolutely love.
How to Argue Yourself Happy
There's something so simple about happiness that is always true but is hard to remember. We can hang motivational quotes and snippets around our house, on our desktop backgrounds, on sticky notes on the fridge, but ultimately there's nothing more reassuring than reading a passage about happiness.
People Are Abstract Art
Every person, by definition, is undefinable. We’re all so complex; you can’t put a label on us.
Meal Planning for Working Moms
Meal planning was always impossible for me for whatever reason. I could never plan far ahead enough, leaving me with whatever was easiest to make for the night, or just reheating leftovers. Somewhere along the line I learned how to meal plan for the week, and it has a lot to do with my bullet journal.
Five Things
We all get into slumps when we're down on ourselves. These periods of negativity are a regular part of the ebb and flow of positive energy. How do you turn around the negative slumps?
What is your word for 2015?
Forget new years resolutions. The concept words of a year will weave themselves in and out of your real life, breathing purpose and energy into everything you do. Resolutions tend to feel like threats and shoulds.
30 Days of Truth and Journaling
Recently, I came across a very intriguing blogging challenge and personal growth activity: 30 Days of Truth. I wanted to share the questions with you because I truly believe daily reflection on your life is an important part of well being.
Do what makes you happy: My minimalist decor style
In blogging, especially lifestyle blogging, a person with a less-than-par fashion sense can start to feel, well, less-than. It can be quite draining, actually! I’m often embarrassed by my casual and minimal style, but I’m learning to celebrate it.