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How to Minimize Seasonal and Holiday Decor
I love decorating for every holiday and every season just as much as the next over-zealous mom out there. Sometimes I forget what the holidays are really about. I even forget about why I decorate for them in the first place. In an effort to be less of a consumer for every holiday (thanks Hallmark) and continue our minimalism journey, I discarded 2/3 of my decor. In this post I'm going to share with you the why and how to minimize your holiday and seasonal decor.
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The 4 Principles of Frugal Living
We are frugal minimalists here at Hello Brownlow. So it's no surprise that I'm on a "frugal living kick" here lately. We had an influx of spending money (home renovations, medical bills, etc) and need to even our budget back out. A no spend month and buying less all together is a great way to keep spending in check. Frugality and minimalism intersect at this point: buy less. With buying less, you'll often find you are using the four main principles of frugal living: use it up, wear it out, make do, do without.
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My Capsule Wardrobe Challenge Review
In the month of May, I attempted a 10 items for 30 days capsule wardrobe challenge. I must admit that I was moderately successful! But it is also harder than it looks. I learned a lot and defined my style.
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6 Tips to Declutter When You Feel Overwhelmed
One of the most asked questions I see in my comments, on Facebook, or on other blogs is "How do I start decluttering when I feel so overwhelmed by it all?". I've been there too. I have been overwhelmed and exhausted and just completely over the mess and clutter in my house. I get it.
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Dealing with Decluttering Guilt
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Dealing with Decluttering Guilt
Earlier this year I went back to my childhood home. My mission was to help my empty-nester parents empty the attic and declutter my possessions still at their home. I was able to accomplish that, but there was some decluttering guilt leftover. I want to put into context for you just how much was stored in the attic. I’ll round the number down to 100 to make it even. One hundred boxes came down from that hot, dusty attic. Guess how many were mine! If you read about my stuff addiction, you’ll know that I really like my stuff as a kid. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that…
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6 Tips to Declutter When You Feel Overwhelmed
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10 Items for 30 Days Capsule Wardrobe Challenge
Here I am again talking about a capsule wardrobe, a capsule wardrobe challenge, and discarding clothes. Clothing is something we wear every single day. Whether we like it or not, we have to make decisions on what to put on our bodies. Capsule wardrobes make things easier and more simple. This post contains affiliate links. Meaning if you click a link and make a purchase, I get a small commission. This is at no extra charge to you! It’s how we keep Hello Brownlow running. Why do a capsule wardrobe challenge? I’ve built a fall/winter capsule and a spring/summer capsule, but yet, I want a new challenge. Culling my wardrobe…
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Hi, I’m Amanda and I’m Addicted to Stuff – the Struggles of a Frugal Minimalist
Hi, I’m Amanda and I’m addicted to stuff. Yeah, stuff like clothes, toys for my son, and dinner plates. That kind of stuff. I love stuff a little too much sometimes. It’s the thrill of bringing home something new or new to me. Free or not, I like it. I do call myself a frugal minimalist but I struggle hard. There are points during almost every month where I struggle in the decision to bring something new into our home or not. With frugal minimalism, I want things because I know that they have the potential to bring value into my life. But at the same time I have to…
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How We Feel Secure with Owning Less
Some people have the mentality of "the more I own, the better off I am". While that could be true in the event of a disaster, owning more doesn't make you better off... or happier. With our journey into minimalism well under way, our minimalist life makes me feel better and more efficient now than I did owning more. While I still struggle sometimes with bringing new (or new-to-us) items into our home. However, I am more confident in my ability to live minimally - even if I do have to remind myself of it.
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6 Reason Why a Capsule Wardrobe Works
On the fence about creating a capsule wardrobe? I was too until I did some reading. I found that every single person that converted to a capsule wardrobe or used the Project 333 (33 items for 3 months) was over-the-moon happy with their decision. So I went for it.
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21 Things You Can Get Rid of Right Now with Zero Regret
If you've thought of decluttering but haven't yet started, I bet one of your fears is missing the items you choose to let go of. I've been there. I think anyone who has been on the journey of decluttering and minimizing has felt the same way. This is exactly why I created this list of items you can get rid of right now and not regret. This list will help you get started on your decluttering journey and propel you forward to tackling the harder things.
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