Minimalism

What does it mean to be a simple person? The answer might surprise you! At one point, calling someone a “simple person” might have been an insult, along the lines of referring to them as a “simpleton”. However, the modern definition of what makes someone a simple person has shifted somewhat to refer to those…

When you’re a one-income household, every penny counts. Families that want or need to live on one income might worry about feeling poor or broke, or worse, running out of money. These feelings are natural, but can be very stressful! There have been multiple times in our life when our family had to live on…

Nobody wants to feel like they wasted their money, but unfortunately, many people experience buyer’s remorse after making a purchase. This is especially true when it comes to big-ticket items like cars, homes, and vacations. In this blog post, you will find out what buyer’s remorse is, tips to help you avoid it in the…

For most people, a car is listed under the “must-have” category. While it’s true that cars can often be a simple way to get around, there are plenty of benefits to driving less in your daily routine. I can personally testify to the benefits of not only just driving less, but also giving up car…

When it feels like the world is dissolving into chaos around you, you might be tempted to start panic-buying and hoarding items. But does this defense mechanism help or hurt you in the long run? Or is the counter-intuitive answer to instead turn to minimalism in a crisis? Following the recent global events, I’ve been getting more…

What does the phrase “less is more” mean to you? As more and more people embrace the concepts of minimalism and simple living, they are opening up to accepting the revolutionary idea that “more” isn’t necessarily a good thing. After all, always wanting more can rapidly morph into owning too much, which means more stress,…

If you’re looking for simple living quotes that will motivate you to slow down and simplify life, here is a collection of 70 simple life quotes that will inspire you to get started. Slowing down can be tough in this modern and hectic world, but there are so many wonderful reasons to do so. These…