If you’re buried in clutter, you probably have a similar mindset to mine before I embraced minimalism. So how do you change ingrained habits to become a minimalist? In our modern world it’s easy to accumulate stuff. It’s much harder to get rid of it. And after all, what’s the harm in keeping it? Anything could be useful someday, right? Why not store it in your living space just in case? This line of thinking makes it very hard to declutter. If you’ve tried it, you may have had these conversations with yourself. You’ll look at something you haven’t used in years and imagine scenarios where it could potentially be used.…
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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? Read on to find out the best places to donate clutter. My last post covered how to sell the stuff you don’t want anymore. However, I actually don’t recommend that you try to sell most of your clutter. Because we live in a world where junk is plentiful and inexpensive, the majority of the items you’re removing from your home likely aren’t particularly valuable. Trying to sell them will take time and effort, and the thought of…
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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…
