One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned on my minimalist journey is this: simple pleasures don’t have to cost much, and often, the cheaper they are, the richer you feel. Minimalism, at its heart, is about removing what isn’t necessary so that the simple becomes exquisite. It shows up in art, music, architecture, and for me… it shows up in everyday living. When I apply this idea to my well-being, everything becomes lighter. I live richly without spending much. I feel satisfie

I get this question more than almost any other: “What do I do if my spouse is not interested in intentional living?” It’s such a real and honest question — and one that so many of us struggle with quietly. Because when you’re drawn to simplicity, it can feel frustrating when the person you love most doesn’t share that same vision. Maybe you dream of clean spaces, open shelves, and fewer distractions… while your spouse feels comforted by their collections, or loves to shop “ju

Living mindfully trickles into all areas of my life, including my finances. I view frugal living as a way to spend my money intentionally and purposefully, without being wasteful. I don’t feel as if I'm depriving myself or compromising my quality of life. Making the areas of my life I value most the priority of where I choose to spend my money like, health, experiences, and family. We will spend money differently because we have different priorities, goals, and lifestyles. T

Owning less allows me to be content and appreciate what I have. There is no perfect way to live a minimalist lifestyle. There is no magic number of things you should own or a list of items you need to do without. Our lives are each unique, with different lifestyles, family arrangements, hobbies, and goals. Your minimalist journey should reflect the varied aspects of your life. BE INTENTIONAL For me, minimalism is about being mindful of my material items. I’m intentional about

Living minimally and simplifying life has a calming effect in many areas of our life. I'm sharing minimalism tips for beginners to help you along your minimalist journey. I've lived a mindful and minimalist lifestyle for over 13 years. I'm sharing the minimalist tips that helped me get started and things I've learned along the way. You may be thinking about adopting a few minimalist tips to help you simplify your life. This is your unique minimalist path. No two minimalists l

Frugal minimalism is all about simplifying our finances and life so that we can save time & money. We are simplifying life to reduce stress and put our energy toward things that enhance our lives. I've lived a frugal minimalist lifestyle for over 13 years. Today I'm sharing ten of my frugal living habits with you. I hope that these money saving tips give you ideas on how to live a frugal minimalist lifestyle. 1. Weekly Meal Plan Taking 30 minutes on the weekend to plan out ou

I've been a minimalist for 13 years, and during those 13 years, so much has changed. I've raised three kids, I sold my house, and we bought an RV and traveled the USA. I traveled with my husband and daughter nomadically throughout the world with only a backpack. I've changed careers a few times, and my hair is becoming more and more silver with each passing year. The one thing that has remained the same is that I'm still a minimalist. I'm sharing 13 lessons I've learned abou

I'm sharing 15 very unusual things I don't buy anymore as I try to live a mindful minimalist lifestyle. I thought this could be a fun topic as many people are curious about minimalism. We started our minimalism journey in 2008. During the past 13 years, we have lived in houses, RV, and nomadically while traveling globally. As each change in our lifestyle, so did some of the things we bought. There is no right or wrong way to be a minimalist. Minimalism should be personalized

Is your clutter out of control? You like the idea of Minimalism but you don't know how to begin? Many of us look to the new year in hopes it will be a simpler year, filled with more joy, and less worry. We want a clean slate and fresh start. Every new year, I always take down Christmas, do a deep cleaning of the house to begin the new year with a sense of organization. When my home is clean, organized, and declutter, I feel at peace, and my mind is clear. Most of us feel a

"Owning less is better than organizing more." -Joshua Becker As I sat down to write this 100's of things came to mind of the things I used to buy and don't anymore. Yep, hundreds! The funny thing is, I have never put much thought into this subject before. As an accidental minimalist, my progression to minimalism has been over 12 years. With each stage and the passing years, I slowly eliminated more and more stuff out of m

"The more you own, the more that owns you." - Snapple Lid My husband and I are accidental minimalists. We never made a conscious choice to live with less stuff. I never read a blog about how to be a minimalist. I never looked around my home and thought, "I'm going to get rid of 95% of my belongings". A matter of fact, we started the downsizing processes before minimalism was a fad. It just happened naturally as a result of the life decisions we made. Minimalism was a