Ok, so you’ve decluttered. Congratulations! You have a big pile of stuff you’re willing to part with. You don’t want to dump it in a landfill, but…what do you do with all of it? If you’re new to this, you may not know where to sell online, where to donate, and where to recycle all this stuff. Your next move will depend on a few factors: Below, I cover where to sell online. I’ve outlined the pros and cons of sites I’ve used to help you make a plan for moving your clutter out of your home. Before we start, please note that this guide is not for…
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As a millennial with a long history being advertised skincare products, I’ve watched the “skincare routine” rise to popularity over the past decade. It’s not unusual to go through a 10-step process morning and night. In recent years, I’ve read articles about the benefits of gua sha massage, exfoliation, as well as hyaluronic acid, various serums, peels moisturizers, blemish spot treatments, and countless other “secrets” to perfect, ageless skin. These have even become trendy for preteen girls. But are they actually as vital as advertisers would have you believe? Could you spend less time and money on an easy skincare routine and still have the same results? My Indoctrination I…
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Being a minimalist with a newborn – it doesn’t seem possible, right? Everyone knows step number one of having your first baby in the Western world is to create a registry and have all your friends and family buy you a few hundred “essential” items, including countless baby clothes. If you’re curious about how to become minimalist with kids, you’ll be relieved to learn this is not the case! It’s true that you’ll need some clothes for your little one, but there’s a simple way to organize newborn clothes that doesn’t increase clutter. While you will certainly be adding “stuff” to your home for your new family member, it doesn’t have to…
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How to declutter clothes in your closet might be the most frequently asked question I’ve seen in online discussions around minimalism. Fast fashion has created a situation where almost everyone has closets stuffed with an overwhelming amount of clothes, shoes, and accessories. Those of you who are familiar with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method know that clothes are the first area she recommends tackling when decluttering your home. Her reasoning is that we know clothes are easy to replace and it’s therefore a relatively low-stakes process to hone your decluttering skills with. But I’ve found it plenty difficult to part with clothes, even when I know I have too many. And…
