Before embracing a minimalist lifestyle, my bag was filled with countless items, thinking they might come in handy one day. But, as it turned out, that day never came. It might seem trivial, yet these little things can add up, adding unnecessary weight and making it hard to find what you need in your bag….
In my pursuit of a simpler life, I’ve been mindful about my purchases to avoid wasting time, money, or energy on items that don’t enrich my life. Despite my best intentions, I’ve made some mistakes along the way. There are items I bought, genuinely believing they’d be beneficial, only to find they didn’t meet my…
Did you know it’s estimated that the average person makes a whopping 33,000 decisions per day? It sounds insane, but when you consider all the minute decisions we make—like whether to hit the snooze button, what to eat for breakfast, what to wear, and how to style our hair—it becomes clear why we often feel…
In my last post, I talked about items in my home that I only have one of. While it might surprise you, as a minimalist, in my home there are things I keep spares of. You might be wondering, why would a minimalist have extra items? The answer lies in the fact that I use…
We all tend to accumulate things, don’t we? A lot of times, we end up with more than we really need. But there’s something so nice about going the other way and trying to own less. It can make your space feel cleaner, your life simpler, and your mind less stressed. In this blog post,…
Spring, a season of fresh starts and rebirth, is the perfect time for a reset. As nature awakens, with flowers blooming and animals coming out of hibernation, we find ourselves emerging from winter, ready for new beginnings. A spring reset is about more than a deep clean or decluttering our spaces. It’s about resetting our…
When it comes to any discussions on being frugal vs cheap, it seems that there can be misunderstandings that these 2 things are the same. I have been on both sides of this coin and I must say, they are not the same thing. I have gone from a compulsive shopper, to a cheapskate, to…
In the face of the cost of living crisis, many of us are looking for ways to tighten our belts and save money. But what if I told you that saving money doesn’t necessarily mean giving up on the good things in life? Quite the contrary, it often leads to a deeper appreciation for the…
Taking steps towards simpler living and minimalism as a parent can be a transformative experience that brings clarity, joy, and meaningful moments into our lives. It’s great that so much valuable information is freely available to us at all times. However, this abundance of information can be overwhelming. Organising various bits of information scattered across…
As a mother and a minimalist, navigating the changing needs of my toddler presents a unique set of challenges. With each new milestone and developing skill, numerous products and services are marketed to us, promising to simplify parenthood or enhance our child’s happiness. However, the reality of parenthood can be vastly different from our idealised…
