Spring Cleaning, Simplified: A Gentle & Intentional Guide
Spring is the perfect time to reset your space—shedding the extra clutter and creating a home that feels light, fresh, and intentional. But spring cleaning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A natural, minimalist approach can make the process feel more like a ritual of renewal rather than a chore.
Skinamalism: The Right Skin Care Trend For You?
“Skinamalism” is the response to the beauty market’s scare-tactic advertising. Let’s get into what it is, how it’s changing what we know about skin care, and how it could be a good fit for your routine.
Clearing the Clutter: Why It's Important and How to Get Started
It's amazing how much clutter we can accumulate in our homes over time. Old clothes, forgotten toys, kitchen gadgets we never use - they all add up, taking up space and making it difficult to find the things we really need. So let's dive deep into why decluttering is important and tips on how to get started.
Getting New Furniture? Here's What You Need to Know
While consumerism and eco-friendly don’t always go hand in hand when looking at big chain furniture stores, here are some tips for picking out conscientious (and comfy!) furniture.
10 Ways to Keep Busy During Quarantine
Hello from quarantine! Now that you may have settled into this temporary “normal,” we figured it was the perfect time to share our tips on living a minimalist lifestyle, meal prepping, healthy skin routines, and more to help you productively pass the time while you're safe at home.
30 Days to a Simpler Life
Now that the year has started (and flown by), it's a good time to hit the reset button. Insert our "30 Days to a Simpler Life" guide here. This guide includes purging different parts of your home and your life, physically, electronically, and mentally. Our hope is that this guide will serve as a placeholder to come back to whenever you’re in need of a reset.
How You Should Be Getting Rid of Your Waste
While you may feel pretty confident about what “recyclable” means and you are pretty sure what compost is…. “Biodegradable” might being throwing you for a loop. What’s the difference, and more importantly: which of the three is best?
Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Guide
In the United States, it is estimated we toss 25% more waste during the time period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Let that sink in... this four week period accounts for one-quarter of our total annual waste. If we changed our habits just slightly, it can result in amazing benefits for Earth.
Minimalist Parenting
If you are a parent, you know how overwhelming pregnancy and parenthood can be. Not only is your life completely changed with the addition of a little one, but the addition of things can actually be very triggering for some. From the day a pregnancy is announced, mothers (well, parents) are seemingly inundated with gifts. With the rise in popularity of baby showers, gift registries, and themed birthday parties, the stuff parents accumulate in just a few short years can get overwhelming very quickly.
Minimalist Mother's Day Gift Guide
Our guide includes a variety of gifting ideas you can purchase or DIY. Minimalist mamas, don’t forget to forward this guide to your significant other - I’m sure they will get the hint!
Zero Waste Bathroom Swaps
The average American tosses more than 4 pounds of trash each day. It's all about “one-use” and “disposables,” created purely for convenience. The next time you restock your bathroom staples, consider swapping your norm for these low-waste and/or biodegradable products.