Talk to anyone that knows me and they’d be surprised that I subscribe to a minimalist school of thought. Owning 50 pairs of shoes doesn’t exactly scream minimal consumption after all. But over the last year or so I’ve increasingly been exploring the concept of minimalism and incorporating it into my life.  During that time I’ve come up with a few key questions to keep my shopping habits in check and minimalism at the front of my mind. I hope these five questions will also help you Read More...

Text to (insert number on invitation): “Does (child) like Paw Patrol/Shopkins/other plastic junk that I really don’t want to buy but must?” (I don’t say that last bit). Grab said item, take it to the cashier and ask for a gift receipt, just in case. This is the routine I go through 5 or 6 times a year. And now that my eldest has started school it’s getting more frequent. So you’ll understand my delight when I read that fiver parties were becoming a thing. I’ve longed for more minimalist Read More...

I feel like minimalism has got a bad rap lately. I'm reading about people struggling with minimalism, or even quitting minimalism altogether. And I kinda understand why. There seems to be this idea that in order to ‘be a minimalist’ one needs to get rid of all their stuff and move into a tiny house with 3 books (literature, not trashy novels) and two potted succulents. Now for some people, that might be ideal but for the rest of us, are we not minimalists if we have 38 teaspoons (guilty - Read More...

Gifts for Minimalists. Sounds kind of like an oxymoron. I mean minimalists don't want more stuff, right?? Wrong.  Minimalists love gifts that are thoughtful, heartfelt, practical or consumable. It's not that we completely eschew stuff, it's that we try to own only the things which we use or love. If an item doesn't fit into those descriptors, it's probably not the best gift for a minimalist. If you've ever struggled with what to buy a minimalist, this article is designed to simplify Read More...

At first glance, minimalism may seem like it has little to do with money. Getting rid of excess possessions, paring down your wardrobe to the bare minimum and maybe even downsizing your home is something you do as you become minimalist. It’s not for the money, it’s for a higher calling: internal peace. And yet, minimalism and money are so closely intertwined. As one becomes more frugal, it’s only natural that we seek simpler interests and buy only things that are absolutely Read More...