My goodness it feels marvelous to get back to my minimalist way of life. After life exploded in March and April and with me finally coming to terms with our current situation, I was able to return to my form of minimalism. And it feels so damn good! My savings is back on track with … Continue reading Minimalist Adventures in May
Category: Best Podcast of the Week
Return to Minimalism
Well, well, well. This past month has felt as if I'm living through a Stephen King novel where I'm getting chased by some creepy clown with a chainsaw down a dark alley wearing high heals. I really don't even know if Stephen King wrote a book about that but it feels like it could have … Continue reading Return to Minimalism
Paying it Forward
Paying it forward. Let me start off my acknowledging the fact that I am very privileged to make the suggestion on paying it forward. My job sent me to work at home over two weeks ago. I have been able to maintain my current salary. As a result, I have given myself a mission to … Continue reading Paying it Forward
Sort of Crushing My 2020 Theme: Slow
Over the past two weeks I have been trying to figure out how to slow down but still accomplish what truly needs to be done each week. Over the summer, I piled chores, workouts, and other things into a couple days so that I had time to relax with my family the other days. I … Continue reading Sort of Crushing My 2020 Theme: Slow
From Clutter and Over Consumption to Simple and Minimalist
Back to my first full work week since before the holidays and my headphones have been working in overdrive. I stumbled across some of the most beautiful and amazing podcasts about minimalism this week. Since I am a recovering shop-a-holic, listening to podcasts about decluttering and minimalism help me keep my old behaviors in check. … Continue reading From Clutter and Over Consumption to Simple and Minimalist
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Welcome back! I am officially, really back! Did you have a chance to check out my 2020 Themes, No Spend 2019 Update, or my 20 for 2020 articles? If not, check them out. I like to start each year with a plan and intention. I am thrilled that my 2020 theme is … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Thrived During the Holidays and Picked a 2020 Theme
Welcome back! It's post-Christmas! I am feeling relaxed and ready for this New Year. I certainly missed writing. I missed sharing. I miss you all! In the New Year, there will be some changes for me. I decided that my 2020 theme would be Slow. The idea of a theme came from listening to the … Continue reading Thrived During the Holidays and Picked a 2020 Theme
Slow, Snow, and Insanity
What a week. I found myself grocery shopping slowly as I listened to The Slow Home Podcast episode, Busy and slow - can they co-exist? Usually I like to take in all of the sights and sounds of the grocery store. I truly enjoy the experience. However, I felt a bit overwhelmed this week so … Continue reading Slow, Snow, and Insanity
The Queen of Tidy Wants You to Shop her Joy Sparking KonMari Items
Insanity. Yes. Pure insanity. Marie Kondo now has a store! A store where you could buy her favorite things that spark joy to her. I love the KonMari method. I liked Marie Kondo until this point. Her shop says toss your crap and buy what makes her happy. Then guess what. You will not be … Continue reading The Queen of Tidy Wants You to Shop her Joy Sparking KonMari Items
Oh Black Friday, What Fresh Hell You Are… or How I am Thriving this Week
We are in Thanksgiving week here in the United States. I can feel the insanity in the air. I call it Crazy Hell. I am trying to be slow and intentional this week by not get caught up in the insanity. However, I am totally looking forward to my personal Black Friday tradition. I grocery … Continue reading Oh Black Friday, What Fresh Hell You Are… or How I am Thriving this Week
