Getting organized isn’t always that difficult. The hard part is making sure everything stays that way. You spend a day or two moving items around and placing them in just the right way. Then when you need to use those items, they don’t get placed back and the system gets ruined. Get rid of items… Continue reading How to Keep a Clean Living Space
Author: brisaramirez
Buy Experiences, Not Things
If you’re trying to declutter your life and purchase less items, then you’re doing a lot less casual shopping. And if this was previously one of your go-to activities, you might be having a hard time figuring out what to do for fun instead. Here are a few ways you can still go out and… Continue reading Buy Experiences, Not Things
Avoiding Clutter From Hobbies
When you’re trying to figure out how to spend your time, think about the clutter that will come into your life through those hobbies or activities. I’m not saying to give up the things that you enjoy doing. Rather, think about how much you’ll actually use the items you bring into your life because of… Continue reading Avoiding Clutter From Hobbies
Effortlessly Declutter Your Wardrobe
Flip your hangers around. Once you’ve worn items, hang them back up the normal way. After a couple months, whichever items are still facing the opposite direction are obviously the ones you’re not really wearing. Keep in mind to avoid getting rid of items that aren’t in season. Just because you haven’t worn your jacket… Continue reading Effortlessly Declutter Your Wardrobe
Items You Should Buy Secondhand
If you’re looking to save money and/or be kinder to the environment, shopping secondhand can be a great way to do this. Of course, there are some items that can be harder to find secondhand, especially in good condition. But here are a few items you should start purchasing secondhand. Clothing. Outside of items such… Continue reading Items You Should Buy Secondhand
5 Tips for Dealing with Homesickness
If you’ve been following my past few posts, you know that I’ve recently moved states. I used to live in Texas, and I was there for the past ten years, but now I’m spending the year in Washington. I might move back after this, I might stay here, or there’s the possibility that I’ll go… Continue reading 5 Tips for Dealing with Homesickness
Consuming Media as a Minimalist
Consuming different types of media, such as books, magazines, TV shows, movies, or YouTube videos can be a lot of fun. It’s entertaining and often educational. But DVDs, CDs, books, and other items such as these can end up taking up a lot of space. Get a library card - and use it. Instead of… Continue reading Consuming Media as a Minimalist
Keep Clothing Organized in a Small Space
If you’re living in a small space, such as a dorm room or a small apartment, you might be having a hard time finding a home for everything you own. Even if you don’t own that much, it can be tricky to get organized when you live in a smaller space than you’re used to.… Continue reading Keep Clothing Organized in a Small Space
On Work and Personal Growth
About a year ago, I had my last day at my first job after college. I lasted there less than a year. It was always understood that it would be temporary, but in some ways it felt like a bit of a failure. I didn’t know yet what came next. I celebrated that day, despite… Continue reading On Work and Personal Growth
Applying Minimalism to Life with a Pet
When I got my pet bunny Yoda, I was just starting to get into the idea of minimalism and of living with less. I wasn’t yet deep into the decluttering process and wasn’t yet aware of how much my mindset was about to change. Having him has been a wonderful experience so far, and I… Continue reading Applying Minimalism to Life with a Pet
How to Make a New Place Feel Like Home
It’s been about a month since I arrived at my current place of residence. It’s a completely new town, state, and work situation. And it’s been a little tricky to get to a point where I feel comfortable with where I am. But here are some things I’ve found have helped me feel more at… Continue reading How to Make a New Place Feel Like Home
Items I Always Purchase (Without Regrets)
While I’ve been trying to spend less money in the past year and hopefully slowly save up (I haven’t exactly had a large income in the last almost-year), that hasn’t kept me from spending money on items and events that I genuinely enjoy. If it brings me joy, provides me with fun memories, or makes… Continue reading Items I Always Purchase (Without Regrets)
How Decluttering Has Simplified My Life
I talk a lot about decluttering. How to do it, what you should get rid of, what I’ve gotten rid of… And while I’ve talked about it before, I’d like to go back to why I’ve been decluttering and what it is about owning less that is so appealing today. So today I’m sharing with… Continue reading How Decluttering Has Simplified My Life
Why Sentimental Items Are So Important to Me
If you know anything about me from reading this blog, it’s that I like to keep my life and possessions pretty decluttered. While I try to let go of as much as I can and only hold onto the items that I believe truly add value to my life in some way, I also can… Continue reading Why Sentimental Items Are So Important to Me
How to Keep in Touch with Friends
There are many times in life when we get split up from friends. And I don’t mean that we fight and stop talking for a while. I’m talking about the times where all our close friends are too far away to make it possible to hang out. It can be hard to be away from… Continue reading How to Keep in Touch with Friends
What to Do When You’re Done Decluttering
This post is for the people who have been decluttering for a while now and are now basically content with their space. Maybe you’re still not completely satisfied with your wardrobe yet or there are still too many bottles of lotion in your bathroom. But you’ve made a lot of noticeable progress, and now you’re… Continue reading What to Do When You’re Done Decluttering
6 Ways to Produce Less Waste
There are a lot of aspects in our lives where we can create waste without putting that much thought into what we’re doing. When it comes to grocery shopping, it’s so easy to think that there’s no other way to do it. There are, however, quite a few changes you could make to your grocery… Continue reading 6 Ways to Produce Less Waste
7 New Activities to Try out This Summer
Summer is a time when people like to get out and try new things, maybe take a few trips, or just hang out with friends. It’s a time when most people are up for an adventure. But if you’re anything like me, you might not have that much money to make something fun and adventurous… Continue reading 7 New Activities to Try out This Summer
