I wouldn’t describe myself as tall, dark, and handsome. I’m no one’s ideal man. If they put me on Bridgerton, I’d be comic relief. You won’t find me gracing the covers of a dime novel anywhere. Due to inflation, they … Continue reading 3 steps to becoming a frugal minimalist eager to save money
I was anything but a minimalist when it came to collecting baseball cards as a kid. I still have a lot of them tucked away in my bedroom closet looking for a new home. Those childhood days of not practicing … Continue reading Digital baseball card collecting isn’t for a practical minimalist
Moving has a lot of benefits. If you’re trying to practice minimalism, it’s a nice chance to declutter and steer away from hoarding too much stuff. It has its downside, too. When you move into a new neighborhood, particularly a … Continue reading Backyard minimalism from neighbors who could be hoarders
Jenny and I recently went into Amish country where we learned about a different way of life on two different tours. We rode a buggy. We interacted in the homes of the Amish. We saw them at work. Something else … Continue reading The Amish are minimalists but not always so practical
What is minimalism? It must mean living in an empty tiny home with a single chair to maybe occasionally rest on, right? The minimalist movement is something that has been trendy for at least a good decade now. But it’s … Continue reading Your definition of minimalism is different from mine
What’s the quickest way to get money without losing your dignity? There’s an easy answer. It doesn’t include superpowers. You can leave with all of your organs intact. You don’t even need to leave the house if that’s an even … Continue reading The quickest way to get money without losing your dignity
Unless you’re a Grinch, you’ve probably given a gift to someone at some point. Whether you’re a minimalist or not, there are some good gift giving habits you can follow. I think we’ve all had people in our lives who … Continue reading 5 minimalist habits when gift giving that work for everyone
Let’s be honest; you probably have enough things in your home already. What more could you possibly buy? For a quick piece of money saving advice for minimalists, here’s a simple philosophy: if it ain’t broke, don’t buy it. This … Continue reading Money saving advice for minimalists: If it ain’t broke, don’t buy it
The only time I ever fell asleep at work was during a meeting. It was many years ago when I was asked to come in a few hours early for a review on an upcoming project my department would be … Continue reading Why a monthly budget meeting isn’t necessary for minimalists
There are certain types of chemicals you never want to mix together. Being a minimalist and being a sentimental person at the same time just don’t blend right. It’s like having Christmas on a Wednesday. Is that some kind of … Continue reading Minimalism and sentimentality do not mix
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