a blog about simple living
“I’m in awe of the way we romanticize the things we willingly left behind when the present moment starts testing us.” - Hannah Brencher, Come Matter Here I have a tendency to get nostalgic in August. This month is a whole other kind of January. It brings with it new possibilities, as well as new… Continue reading Here’s to Transitions
I read a lot of really good books this year. Some came out this year, and some had been out for a while before I got around to them. In any case, I thought I'd share some of my favorites with you, in no particular order. Come Matter Here by Hannah Brencher I read this… Continue reading The Books I Read and Loved in 2018
“It was easier back then.” “It was more fun before.” “Those friends understood me better.” These are all thoughts I’ve had, and I know some of the people around me have had similar ones recently. It’s so easy to get caught up in how good the past was. We idealize our past circumstances and friendships… Continue reading On Living in the Present
I’ve always had a mental list of things I’d like to do and places I’d like to go at some point during my life. About a year ago, though, I actually wrote out a bucket list, and I’ve since crossed off a few items. This list contains places I want to travel, sights I want… Continue reading Why You Should Have a Bucket List
Minimalism isn’t a cookie cutter type of lifestyle, nor should it be. It’s different for every person who practices this approach to life. While I often give some guidelines or ideas about what to get rid of or how to make this lifestyle work for you, the goal isn’t for your version of minimalism to… Continue reading Finding Balance in Minimalism
When we talk about self-care, we often refer to bubble baths, spa days, or lying in bed all day reading a book. Essentially, we talk about all the little treats we want to give ourselves for surviving the stresses of life. And while these indulgences are nice and can help us decompress, that’s not all… Continue reading Take Care of Yourself
Once choice a lot of people make when they decide they’d like to pursue minimalism is that they stop shopping are at least shop a lot less. But then someone’s birthday rolls around, or a holiday, and it’s tricky to know what to do. It’s not like the gift would add to your own clutter,… Continue reading Giving Gifts as a Minimalist
When it comes to decluttering, we usually focus on our physical space. It’s equally important, though, to worry about keeping a clear mind as well. Here are a few tips to help you avoid feeling like your mind is getting cluttered with junk. Decide which things you care about most. It’s easy to say yes… Continue reading Mental Decluttering Tips
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you’re friends with me, you undoubtedly know that I am a huge fan of birthdays and of my own in particular. So today, in honor of my birthday, I’ve decided to post a list of 23 things I’m thankful for. I think it’s a great way to remind myself of all the great things… Continue reading 23 Things I’m Thankful For
If you’re like me, you love books and reading, but you don’t always make the time for it. So I’ve been making some changes to make sure I get in some reading every single day. Hopefully these benefit you as well. Here are my tips: Read thirty minutes every morning or night. Starting and/or ending… Continue reading 5 Ways to Read More Books
