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Bullet Journal Supplies You May Need to Get Started
This post will be all about materials you may need to get started. Obviously this list will accordion based on what you already have, but I wanted this post to be a one-stop-shop for materials you may absolutely pick up in order to get started on the right foot.
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.
Disagree: blogging isn't writing
Can blogging be considered writing? Or is it just graffiti and trash?
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.
How to Use Cloth Wipes as a Family
Switching over to cloth wipes instead of tissues changed the way we consume paper products. Yeah yeah, I've talked about this before. But there are new developments in the cloth wipe world that I wanted to share!
The choice of simple
Guest blogger Ashlee and her husband chose to purchase a small former dairy farm in 2015 in an attempt to slow life down for them and their children.
Mindfulness in Action: The Month-Long Social Media Ban
I had a dream where I wanted to do a month-long social media ban. So, what do I do when I wake up? I just go ahead and start one. Delete twitter, instagram, and facebook cold turkey.
Library Goodness: No Spend and Nearo Waste
One of the biggest lessons from my no-spend month was deciding to go to the library and check out books instead of buying a $12 ebook. The library is a reading minimalist’s dream!
No Spend Month Challenge Update
My no-spend month is over. I kinda sucked at it for various reasons. But I did learn a lot.
Minimalist baby registry: basics
These are the things I definitely wish I knew in terms of what I needed (and what I didn't need) to prepare for my first baby.
Zero Waste Periods: Adventures in Menstrual Cups
Yeah, it's a full blog post about Aunt Flow. The Red Tide. Periods. Gross. But I promise it's worth a read if you've been toying with the idea of creating less waste per menstrual cycle.
Composting in the City
Here’s how to get started with composting in the city. Amy wrote this story from the perspective of a city dweller that uses a compost service to pick up a full bucket on a weekly basis.
Back to Minimalism: A 30-Day No-Spend Challenge
My shopping and spending habits are out of control. I’m putting myself on a 30-day no spend challenge to see how I do.