One January morning as I returned from my 6am grocery story run, Mr. BMM announced a great idea. He kindly and lovingly suggested that we both try the Vertical Diet. When I say kindly and lovingly, Mr. BMM saw this new diet as an easier way to meal prep since we would both be eating … Continue reading How We Minimize Food Waste
Tag: Zero Waste
Exploring zero and low waste options.
8 Things I Refuse to Buy as a Minimalist
Minimalists and millennials killed so may things over the past decade or so. I figured it was time to write a list of things that I refused to buy and likely contributed to their ultimate demise. Yet I'm fairly certain that these things are still available for purchase. Napkins. More specifically paper napkins. We need … Continue reading 8 Things I Refuse to Buy as a Minimalist
Guess what day it is!?!?!?!
It’s the BMM 2nd Blog-A-Versary Happy Blog-A-Versary to the Beautiful Minimal Millennial! After reflecting on the past year, let’s all agree it’s been a crazy year! Nobody ever would have guessed that the world would have shut down, lives turned upside down and sideways, and we are all living a new normal. I know that … Continue reading Guess what day it is!?!?!?!
Cleaning Routines
I have this whole love/hate relationship with cleaning. I love when it's all done, I sometimes really enjoy the process, but I hate having to-do items on my list like clean the bathroom. Ok. Cleaning the bathroom is absolutely necessary. But are all chores equal? This is the question that I have been pondering since … Continue reading Cleaning Routines
2020 Books in Review
We may be a month into 2021 and I'm probably late on writing my 2020 Books in Review. But here we are today. The links below are to the full book review I wrote. Starting with my most recently completed book in 2020 here we go: Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown - Different than the … Continue reading 2020 Books in Review
Top 7 Reasons For Going Paperless
Last week I had to go into a co-worker's office to find and scan paperwork. I probably could have left notes all over their office in dust. I actually got to the point during one search to say if there is a thick film of dust than the papers they are looking for can't be … Continue reading Top 7 Reasons For Going Paperless
2021 Theme and Goal
After paying off my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek in 24.5 months (predicted this back in January) and finding a new job this year, I decided that 2020 is over. My themes for 2020 were SLOW and CREATE. I wanted to live more slowly, to give myself space to relax and be, and opt out of the … Continue reading 2021 Theme and Goal
Oh Snap… Mr. BMM Schools Me About Zero Waste
Walked into the extra bedroom where my husband keeps his things. We can't keep much in our bedroom for two very important reasons. First, there is no closet in our bedroom. Second, we work different shifts and would likely wake each other up getting ready for work. On to the point of this blog post. … Continue reading Oh Snap… Mr. BMM Schools Me About Zero Waste
Book Review: 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg
Regardless if you purchase the book or borrow it from the library, one of the best ways to support your favorite authors is to review their books on Amazon and/or Goodreads. 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg Found this book after listening to the Frugal Friends podcast Episode 103, How to live … Continue reading Book Review: 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg
And There Goes the Paper Towels
Growing up I saw my one set of grandparents save and repurpose many things. As a child, my Nanny drew a whole town on the back of a flatten cardboard box that would be stored under the couch. I would drive the little cars all around this town for hours. She also taught cool science … Continue reading And There Goes the Paper Towels
