Have you ever read Joshua at Becoming Minimalist's story? He tells of a weekend he spent cleaning out his garage and how he was simply fed up with the amount of time he spent managing his stuff. I've been feeling a lot like that this summer (not just about stuff, but about our family's routines…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Maybe the Answer is Owning Less “Anything you cannot relinquish when it has outlived its usefulness possesses you, and in this materialistic age a great many of us are possessed by our possessions.” - Peace Pilgrim Four years ago, we sold, donated, or discarded over 60%…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 7 Reasons Your Kitchen Counters Are Cluttered There's something very refreshing and life-giving about a clean, uncluttered kitchen counter. It sets the tone and culture for the entire home. It communicates calm and order. It promotes opportunity and possibility (who enjoys cooking in a cluttered kitchen?).…
The following post is from Christina of Northern Cheapskate: Why Clutter is Bad for Your Bottom Line When you are frugal, you tend to save a lot of odds and ends. You save old tattered clothing (It could be used for rags!). You save old nuts, bolts and screws (You never know when you’ll need them!). …
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: A Helpful Guide to Owning Fewer Toys Toys. Sometimes, they feel like they are everywhere. And with the holidays right around the corner, that feeling is likely going to be around for a while. Unless, of course, we do something about it. This is a guide…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 7 Fun Ways to Start Decluttering Source: LeansAs I have done more and more speaking on the topics of decluttering, simplicity, and living with less, I have begun to notice some recurring themes emerge. Interestingly, regardless of venue, people ask many of the same questions. They…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: 10 Reasons Minimalism May Be Right For You Minimalism as a lifestyle is a movement that seeks to pare down possessions to only the essentials. Because life can be lived richer and fuller when unnecessary possessions have been removed, it is a growing trend that includes…
The hardest part about decluttering for most people isn't the time or effort it takes. Instead, it's simply deciding to let go of something you've been holding onto for some reason or another. Therefore, I am sharing a secret to make decluttering easier - 10 questions to ask yourself when decluttering. Earlier this year, I…