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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.
How to Organize and Create a Secondhand Baby Registry
Are you considering throwing a secondhand baby shower? Or, might you be asking, “what the heck is a secondhand baby registry?” This post will get you up to speed on the what, why, and how of a secondhand baby registry.
10 Reasons I Love Notability for Digital Bullet Journaling
If you want to learn why Notability is a great solution for digital bullet journaling (over, say, its main competitor Goodnotes), then read this post! Here I share 10 reasons why I love Notability for digital bullet journaling—why it's more efficient and more intuitive.
A Minimalist and Zero Waste Advent Calendar for Kids (With Gifts)
Anticipating Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year in a child's life. Did you grow up with an Advent calendar, celebrating each day of December up until Christmas? Here’s a way to give your children something every day but keep it minimal and nearo waste.
Non-Moms: A Word From Your Friends Who Are Moms
Your friends have kids and disappear. Suddenly they're too tired to meet up for happy hour, and planning get-togethers with your parent friends is difficult and it seems like you need to pencil something in weeks in advance. I assure you your mom friends still love you and think about you all the time. We’re still here!
Every Dollar Counts
While our votes may not count, our dollars do. Every dollar we spend is a small vote towards the type of world we want to live in.
Budget-Friendly Ethical Fashion with a Stylist
Be a conscious consumer and avoid fast fashion—AND save money? Yes, second hand shopping is great. But if you don’t like rummaging through racks at thrift stores, there are other options for you.
Creative Minimalists | Annie Zhu
Annie is a fellow Ethical Writers and Creatives member, who blogs about her conscious lifestyle at terumah.ca. She is also a fiction writer.
Creative Minimalists | Jamae of Hint of Jam
Jamae is a writer, multi-passionate, and a fellow bullet-journalist. In this interview she talks about how minimalism supports her career as a writer.
Creative Minimalists | JT, Software Engineer
JT is a software engineer who is passionate about dance, personal finance, real estate, and mindfulness via meditation and minimalism. Learn how minimalism and mindfulness improves his life.
Creative Minimalists | Britt of Tiny Ambitions
I'm excited to announce this new interview series, Creative Minimalists. Every other week I'll introduce to you a minimalist who is also creative, and we'll talk about how living an intentional life can affect creativity.
Your Apple Watch Offers Mindfulness Beyond Meditation Apps
Your Apple Watch can allow you to be more mindful beyond meditation and breathing apps. Live as intentionally as possible. Be in the moment. Focus on the now. But the battle between technology and mindfulness is constant. Here are some tips on how to be more mindful with the help of your Apple Watch.
Natural DIY All Purpose Cleaner: No Bleach or Harsh Chemicals
I love natural cleaners! They’re so gentle, cheap, and easy to make. Here’s my favorite recipe for an all-purpose cleanser.
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.
I Get High Every Morning Before Work
I get high every morning before work. I look forward to my morning routine more now than ever before. I dedicate a good half an hour to something that makes me incredibly happy, and it has extra added benefits too.
Embracing the Void: Thoughts on My Social Media Ban
Going on a social media ban taught me more about myself than I ever really wanted to know. I started the ban because of a dream, and it ended up being an uncomfortable but valuable lesson.
30-Day Minimalist Wardrobe Challenge
As a part-time grad student with a toddler and a full time job, I’ve been trying to live a life with more mindfulness. I figured that one of the best ways to clear my mind and achieve mindfulness was to remove any unnecessary clutter in my life.
A Zero Waste, Minimalist Birthday for Baby Beans
It’s Beans here. My mother requested I write another guest post for the blog to talk about my recent minimalist, zero waste birthday party. I’m now two years old.
The TV Slowdown: 8 Hours of Daily TV to Zero
Not too long ago, I was watching upwards of 8 hours of TV per day. Now I watch zero. Z-E-R-O. Here’s how I decreased my TV consumption.
People and Things: Everything is Temporary
People come in and out of your life. Enjoy them while they are there. In the end, all you really have is yourself.