Minimalist living is pretty trendy right now. All across the world, people are getting rid of excess possessions, moving into smaller homes, simplifying their lives and discovering the joy in the process of downsizing.
But what if you’re interested in living a minimalist life, but don’t quite know where to start.
Fear not, my friend. These minimalist living tips will steer you in the right direction.
Minimalist Living Tips
Learning to enjoy a full life with less stuff is important if you want your small home to work, long-term. That's why so many small-home dwellers embrace minimalist living.
Minimalism needn't be overwhelming. Take the parts that suit you and apply them. Ignore the rest.
Here are some ideas to get you started with minimalism.
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Minimalist
If minimalism seems too hard, this is the post you need to read. You can take the best of it and leave the rest of it.
12 Life-Changing Benefits of Living in a Small House
Downsizing to a smaller home can help you live a more minimalist lifestyle because you simply have less space to fill. There are other benefits to living in a small home. These are our faves.
5 Ways Downsizing Your House Can Save You Money
A smaller home costs less to heat, maintain and improve. More money for the things you love? Yes, please!
8 Downsizing Tips You Need to Know Before Going Smaller
If you've decided to downsize, here are my top tips before you make the move. It can be a stressful and emotional experience, so go gently on yourself.
How Minimalism Helped Us Pay off Our Mortgage in Five Years
Minimalism is the entire reason we were able to pay down our mortgage in our thirties. It's because of minimalism (and the subsequent downsizing of our home) that we have the freedom and finances to take our kids on international trips.
How to Shop like a Minimalist: 5 Questions That'll Help You Build Minimalist Shopping Habits
Want to build more minimalist shopping habits? These tips will give actionable steps to shop in a more intentional way.
15 Clever Hacks to Help You Declutter Your Home
Decluttering your home is a big part of becoming a minimalist. These decluttering tips will help you get rid of the excess so your home feels more like a sanctuary.
Minimalist Baby Checklist: What You Really Need for Baby
Having a baby needn't mean the end of your journey towards a minimalist life. In fact, it can be the best time to simplify. Here is a realistic minimalist list of baby must-haves. It's probably less than you think you need!
Gifts for Minimalists: A Thoughtful Guide to Minimalist Gift Giving
Check out these minimalist gift ideas - clutter-free gifts the minimalist in your life will love.
Meet the Fiver Party: The Minimalist Kids Party Trend We're Totally Trying This Year
Kids birthdays can be enough to send parents to the brink. The 'Fiver Party' is new concept minimalist parents are going to love.
Want Need Wear Read: How the 4 Gift Rule Can Simplify Christmas
The 4 gift rule is a dream for minimalist parents. Sometimes known as 'want, need, wear, read', this gift strategy can help simplify gift-giving in the holiday season.
9 Ways To Minimize & Organize Toys Without Being Mean
If you're looking for ideas to reduce the number of toys your children have, here are 9 steps we took to achieve that goal.
20+ Minimalist Gifts for Kids They'll Absolutely Adore
At this time of year, many of us are looking for minimalist gifts for kids to simplify the season for our families. Here are 20+ gift ideas your kids will love.