Month: November 2012

What’s in my suitcase?

by Caitlin, posted in What's In Your Suitcase?

Beloved readers, I am in Spain right now!  I left on Thanksgiving Day to travel across the ocean with my mother on a grand five-ish-day adventure. You may recall that my mom had initially planned to check a bag for this less-than-a-week vacation (we'll be back on Wednesday), to my extreme befuddlement.  I am pleased … Continue reading What’s in my suitcase?

The reason for the season

by Caitlin, posted in Minsumerism

Today is Black Friday.  You may or may not have gone shopping at 4:00 this morning.  I know that my sister was at a store before the sun was up because she literally started a retail job TODAY.  Poor girl. Anyway, today I want to bring your attention to the reason for the season.  No, … Continue reading The reason for the season

Tis the season

by Caitlin, posted in Minsumerism

It's almost Thanksgiving.  Which, in today's culture, means that it's almost Black Friday Eve.  People will camp outside stores to make a mad dash for doorbuster sales and discounted prices to prepare for their holiday gift-giving traditions. I posted a note on my Facebook and tagged my close family and friends, letting them know that … Continue reading Tis the season

How “Green” is Too Green?

by Caitlin, posted in Environmentalism, Minsumerism

The average American will throw away 600 times their own body weight in waste over their lifetime. As I've written before, environmentalism and minimalism can easily go hand in hand, especially if you take a minsumerist view instead of the typical consumerist way of life in this country.  However, I have noticed that everyone has … Continue reading How “Green” is Too Green?

A minimalist by any other name…

by Caitlin, posted in Minsumerism, Philosophy

This is a request from the Suggestion Box. Feel free to suggest a topic you would like me to write about if you are interested in seeing something appear on the Born Again Minimalist blog! What exactly is a minimalist, and how does minimalism differ from simple living, or any other term?  Basically, we're all doing … Continue reading A minimalist by any other name…

No ‘poo

by Caitlin, posted in Bathroom, DIY Projects, Environmentalism, Minsumerism

I have not used shampoo in a little over a month. Google "No poo method" and you will find over one million search results teaching you how to clean your hair without using shampoo and conditioner.  The miracle ingredients are two of my favorite things: baking soda and vinegar. The general recipe is this: one … Continue reading No ‘poo

Careers and cookies

by Caitlin, posted in Uncategorized

I wrote before about quitting, and how it can be a freeing and incredible experience.  It's very tempting to leave behind the daily grind and step outside the box, whether that box is a job, a relationship, a location, a booked calendar, or anything else.  It's freeing to quit and do something that brings us … Continue reading Careers and cookies