Why I Love Minimalism
I love making lists. Lists are the most perfect way for me to show what is going on and keeping organized. Lists might not be for you and that is totally ok. But here is a list of my Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Minimalism. There is white space in my days… well I … Continue reading Why I Love Minimalism
Happy One Year Anniversary to the Beautiful Minimal Millennial
This little blog called the Beautiful Minimal Millennial is celebrating its first anniversary. I started this blog to keep me honest with my spending habits and help me build better money habits. I will be honest, growing up I remember two financial phases. The first phase was frugal, coupon clipping, and watching every penny come … Continue reading Happy One Year Anniversary to the Beautiful Minimal Millennial
Mini February Theme: Self-Care
Part of cutting back on the unrealistic and insane cleaning narratives, a door opened for me to spend time giving myself some much-needed self-care. While attempting to give myself self-care during my second no-spend year could be challenging, I came up with 5 frugal and some free ideas. Just like Jonathan Fields described in his … Continue reading Mini February Theme: Self-Care
Book Review: Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope by Mark Manson
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Wow. If you are looking for a book that makes you question everything (literally everything), then this is the book for you. The book has lots of information from Kant and other philosophers with excellent and well researched thoughts. It questions everything like money, religion, forms of government. The explanation about the blue dot study … Continue reading Book Review: Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope by Mark Manson
January 2020 No Spend Recap
The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot. – Michael Altshuler Earlier this year I posted about having a list of 20 for 2020 items or mini resolutions for 2020. Here is an update on my 20 for 2020 progress. CREATE – My professional Theme for 2020 Attend a meditation workshop … Continue reading January 2020 No Spend Recap
2020 Theme: Slow Applies to the Gym
Last year I suffered quiet a few running injuries throughout the year. After reminiscing with my trainer, I explained my 2020 theme of SLOW. My intentions aren’t to run SLOW but rather take my time building up my running base. For the first three or four months of the year, my goal is to run … Continue reading 2020 Theme: Slow Applies to the Gym
2020 Theme: Slow Applies to Chores – February
I am entering my second month of my 2020 Slow Theme. By going slower, so much stuff has bubbled up. So much so, that I decided to have mini-monthly resolutions to support my theme. February’s theme is around chores and cleaning. I have written in the past about feeling overwhelmed and wanted to reevaluate my … Continue reading 2020 Theme: Slow Applies to Chores – February
My Battle With The Cable Company: Do I really need internet?
Ugg. Just received the most recent cable and internet bill. Our cable company just hiked up our bill another 8% this past month with an increase in their random “fees”. I swear they increase the charges and then later take away favorite channels. There has to be a better way! They increased the “broadcasting fee” … Continue reading My Battle With The Cable Company: Do I really need internet?
Student Loans for Millennials: How I Plan to Keep $23,000 (of Interest) Rather than Pay Lenders
It’s that time of year when I do my taxes and nearly puke because 63% of my student loan payments went to interest and I got back less than one month’s payment on my taxes. I’m pissed! Student loan interest rates are insane! You cannot avoid paying your student loans unless you die. The government … Continue reading Student Loans for Millennials: How I Plan to Keep $23,000 (of Interest) Rather than Pay Lenders
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!
20 FOR 2020
If you listen to Gretchen Rubin’s podcast Happier, you already know about putting together a list of 20 items or mini resolutions for 2020. Last year it was 19 for 2019. My list involves some solo items as well as some to get me outside with others. It also includes things specific to me and … Continue reading 20 FOR 2020
Presenting My 2020 Themes
Today I present my personal theme reminders. I want to live a SLOW life and professionally I want to CREATE. Personally my 2020 theme is SLOW. I want to live a slower, more intentional life with less insanity. Professionally my theme is to CREATE. I want to CREATE great content on this blog as well … Continue reading Presenting My 2020 Themes
No Shopping Recap from 2019
In 2019 I set out to save money. Check out how that worked out.
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
My Favorite Books from 2019
Earlier this year I set out to read 25 books. By May, I met my goal. I mostly replaced TV watching and social media with books. You could say I previously spent a lot of time on social media and binge watching HGTV. Over the past couple years and a push from not wanting to … Continue reading My Favorite Books from 2019
Tis the Season
Enjoying the holidays with a little break from writing. I will be back with new content in the New Year. Wishing you all the best!
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
OFFICIAL WEBSITE!
It’s official. I have a website! Check out beautifulminimalmillennial.com
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
Inspiration
You know the right thing to do when opportunity arises. So, do it! – Anonymous
Tis the Season for Fun, Not Stress
Without discussion or fanfare, I decided I would only decorate for Christmas this year. It’s really my most favorite holiday to decorate primarily due to our ornament collection. However, the real reason why I stopped is that it doesn’t matter to my husband or pup. It probably doesn’t matter to my neighbors. It just stressed … Continue reading Tis the Season for Fun, Not Stress
Hello Self Care Rockstar!
The stars aligned this week to give me a very clear message. FOCUS ON SELF CARE! It was self care from podcasts. Self care from a book. Self care from yoga. Self care. Self care. Self care. Okay Universe, I got it! My self care focus started this past weekend when I challenging myself to … Continue reading Hello Self Care Rockstar!
Inspiration
A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes. – Hugh Downs
Well Hello Winter. You are Here Too Early ❄
Woke up this past weekend to a balmy 14 degrees on Saturday and heat wave of 31 degrees on Sunday. Refusing to give into the winter temperatures, I bundled up to the point that I looked like a tick that is about to pop and took my pup for a walk both days. It eventually … Continue reading Well Hello Winter. You are Here Too Early ❄
Glowing Fall Skin
As the weather changed and the days got shorter, my routine needed to change. My workout routine flatten out and expands to 5 days from 4 days. That shift bumped my grocery shopping day. Next, I took some time to readjust my self care routine by researching oils to use on my face. For about … Continue reading Glowing Fall Skin
Inspiration
If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive. – Eleonora Duse
Oh Fall Dinners… I Missed You
Have you ever had your house fill up with delicious smells from what you were cooking in the oven only to have to wait until it’s ready? I am literally bundled up and typing this blog post from my front porch. It’s about 45 degrees, sunshine, and a light breeze but I CANNOT wait until … Continue reading Oh Fall Dinners… I Missed You
Hello Extra Hour of Sleep
Making sleep my #1 priority over everything else has been one of the best decisions I made recently. This weekend we turn our clocks back an hour so I get an extra hour of sleep! Hello pillow! I remember the times when I would be equally as excited for an extra hour at the bar. … Continue reading Hello Extra Hour of Sleep
Inspiration
If you need a little more joy today, think positive thoughts, share kind words and the warm hug of a friend. – Anonymous
Helping Myself to Sleep and Great Books
During the podcast episode of Go Help Yourself, they discussed Angela Duckworth‘s book titled Grit. The piece that hit me the hardest was about giving up on low level goals. For the Type A, overachiever that may reside within me (ok it does!), it feels weird and wrong to give up on a low level … Continue reading Helping Myself to Sleep and Great Books
Inspiration
We have so many reasons to rejoice. Celebrate one today. – Anonymous
Inspiration
Few joys equal the joy that we feel when we find a heart that understands. – Anonymous
Big Goals are Scary 👻
The beginning of my week felt like I was skipping in a field of wild flowers. Here is how I felt: Been practicing a daily yoga/ meditation/ gratitude for a couple of months now. Recently I have found myself watching drama but not getting sucked in. Or recognizing passive aggressive attitudes and be able to … Continue reading Big Goals are Scary 👻
Out of College for 10 Years and Still Learning
Posted on my LinkedIn but felt that my tips apply beyond LinkedIn. Unbelievable. It has been almost 10 years since I graduated from King’s College with a degree in accounting. I cannot believe it. I have learned so much and met many amazing people along the way. I still remember my first job interview. I … Continue reading Out of College for 10 Years and Still Learning
Inspiration
True joy is rooted so deep within the heart that the storms of life cannot chase it away. – Anonymous
Manifesting Big Goals and Pumpkin Bread
Skipping the nail salon and getting outside for a hike was a priority this weekend. Our niece want to go get her nails done, but you all know I am on a no spend year. Instead I offered to do take out salad and a hike. It was a total success! I have been focusing … Continue reading Manifesting Big Goals and Pumpkin Bread
Inspiration
Make every day the happiest day of your life. – Anonymous
Axe Throwing and Meditation
Axe throwing date night was a success! It was great to get out and have something new to try together. My husband and I got a little competitive, tied for the highest scoring game, and I lost by one game. But it was smiles all over the place! Since our schedules do not always match, … Continue reading Axe Throwing and Meditation
Inspiration
Joy is not an emotion that can be forced, fabricated, or faked. – Fred Bittne
Falling into Slowness
Self-care continues with puppy walks, reading, yoga, running, and lifting. While that might sound like a lot, it means peace and calm in my mind and body for me. I found that I am embracing a slower pace after a couple running injuries and digestive issues earlier this month. For a type A, it is … Continue reading Falling into Slowness
Inspiration
From small acts of kindness, a ripple effect grows. – Anonymous
Falling into a New Rhythm
Fall is coming! It is more than pumpkin spiced lattes for me. But not judging if you are a PSL person. It’s cool! While it might not be the same as New Year’s Day to start new habits, I am taking the Fall Equinox as a new start. Over the past two weekends I have … Continue reading Falling into a New Rhythm
Book Review of Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillyn Smith aka “The Nester”
🌟🌟🌟🌟 Maybe I have officially read way too many books on minimalism and the home. If this is one of your first books, it is amazing. If it is like book #50 on the topic, you might skim. The Nester does have a beautiful tone and amazing pictures.
Inspiration
Show up today in love and kindness. – Anonymous
Minimize: Fall To Do Lists
Personally I find it easy to over do things. This year I tried to carefully curate a list of fall to do items. Some are basically necessary and others are lingering tasks that I always think about doing. But basically these tasks that take between 30 seconds and 30 minutes. I refuse to ruin a … Continue reading Minimize: Fall To Do Lists
Current Obsession: AM Puppy Walks
The last two weekends in August turned into long weekends. I am lucky to have vacation time that allows me to have leisure time. The old me would have over scheduled both weekends with nonsense. Ok maybe at the time it wouldn’t have been nonsense, but looking back would I really remember going to the … Continue reading Current Obsession: AM Puppy Walks
Minimize: Allergies are the Best
Allergies are the best. Stay with me. My allergies forced me to find alternatives for many things. In finding the alternatives, let’s just say I saved money too! Room air freshener – White vinegar in a glass mason jar. It literally cleans that lingering puppy fart smell. Another fun option is a mason jar with … Continue reading Minimize: Allergies are the Best
