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The Best Benefit of Minimalism
Minimalism is so much more than just getting rid of your excess stuff. Minimalism is a whole mindset and lifestyle change. For so many of us, living with less isn't natural. We've been told we need more - more stuff in our house, more commitments in our day, more things to remember - almost relentlessly. Minimalism has taught me to say "no" to more than just clutter! Which has given me the best benefit of minimalism - space.
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How to Stop Lifestyle Inflation – Simple Living
Lifestyle inflation is a huge drain on finances. Lifestyle inflation occurs when your income goes up, so does your spending. At first, it appears very justifiable! Fighting lifestyle inflation is tough. In a culture that says “treat yo self!” in just about every situation, here are a few tools to arm yourself with so you don’t give in to lifestyle inflation.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2021 – Just Kidding!
I lived for Prime Day every year. I would hold off on purchasing new items just so I could buy them at a discount over a 48 hour period most likely in June or July. But in reality, I probably didn't need these things. And an even harder truth is that most of these items aren't really that much cheaper than they are normally. So what are the best deals this year for Prime Day? NOTHING! Stings a little, doesn't it? But if you need feel like you need to browse through all the Prime Day deals, I'll give you a few tips on how to do that without: -Blowing…
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What I Learned Wearing the Same Dress for 100 Days – Minimalist Challenge
A few short months ago, I wrote about what I had learned by wearing the same thing for thirty days. At the time, thirty days seemed like a lot. Committing to a full one hundred days of wearing the same dress? Crazy! But I did it, and I'm so glad that I wore the same dress for 100 days. Wearing the same dress for a hundred days in a row was like hitting the reset button in my wardrobe and for my goals in striving for a simpler, more joy-filled life.
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The Joy of Using Things Up – Less Waste, More Money
The joy of using things up is important in our journey of frugal minimalism (frugality pairs exceptionally well with minimalism). Using items until they have nothing left to give allows us the opportunity to fully experience each item. Because if we tire of an item quickly or buy new things frequently, would we still be able to experience the benefits of each item and fully use them? Probably not.
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What to Look for When Buying New Clothes – Quality Over Quantity
Buying new clothes is just part of life. Our clothes wear out, they don't fit any more, or we just tire of them. Whatever the case may be, there is a better way to shop than running out to buy the first thing you find! These helpful tips of what to look for when buying new clothing distinguish the quality markers in clothing. Not all shirts are created equal. And not all quality clothing is sustainably made. That's okay... because if you find a piece you love and will wear for years to come (no matter where it's from) that's so much better than buying 10 pieces you throw away…
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25 Minimalist Habits You Need to Find What Really Matters
I am not a minimalist by nature. But, I've transformed my life and the life of my family over the past four years by maintaining essential minimalist habits. We're not perfect minimalists - minimalism is a personal journey and everyone's will look different. So I call our lifestyle minimal-ish: Mostly minimal, a little frugal, and pretty simple. We've found what really matters the most to us through these habits and they can do the same for you.
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I Wore the Same Thing for 30 Days – Learning from the 100 Day Dress Challenge
Here's how I got started wearing the same thing for 30 days... Have you ever had your eye on a piece of clothing for so long you could already imagine all the outfits you could make with it. How you would style it everyday. Maybe wear it everyday... Well, that's what I'm doing for the next 100 days! I broke our low buy rules and bought the magnificent Rowena dress from Wool&. Here is how I wore the same things for 30 days and what I've learned (plus what I'm looking forward to in the next 70).
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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts They’ll Love
I'll go ahead and spoil this one... This amazing gift idea list isn't full of links to click to order things with free two day shipping. Everything on this Valentine's day gift ideas list is FREE and takes very little time to prepare. You're welcome. When did Valentine's become a second Christmas (and Easter a third)? Cut the consumerist crap that tells you that your love one won't feel special without this expensive gift that will eventually end up in the donate pile.
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How to Stick with a Low Buy Year
Let's talk about something that crosses over the boarders of minimalism, frugal living, and environmentalism - low buy! What's low buy? It is when you actively avoid buying anything new to help you achieve your goals. Maybe it's saving money or paying off debt. Or decluttering your home and not bringing anything new in. Perhaps you want to lessen your environmental impact with what you choose to buy. For us, a low buy year is meant to do all three. I'm going to share with you our favorite tips to stick to a low buy year (or however long you decide to do it). Because after the emotional dumpster fire…
Save. Live. Be Minimal.
