This is the time of year when my family and friends, amidst Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas cookies, declare their New Year's Resolutions for the coming year. And since we all survived the End of the World without a scratch, it looks like 2013 will be here before we know it, in just a few days! … Continue reading Minimalist Resolutions
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Giving the thought that counts
With Christmas just around the corner, many people are scrambling to finish their Christmas shopping. I don't know if it's my new minimalist outlook on life (I somehow doubt it), but I am finding myself very much indifferent to Christmas this year. I have no decorations up at home (definitely minimalist of me), and even … Continue reading Giving the thought that counts
Do we need to have more babies?
Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist, published a piece earlier this month stating that our decreased birth rates are a serious issue. He mentions the current economic recession, the housing bust, decreased fertility rates among immigrant populations, and a cultural shift placing less importance on children as part of a successful marriage as factors … Continue reading Do we need to have more babies?
Busy busy
As a minimalist, you know how to declutter and keep it simple. You may have reduced your environmental footprint in order to be more green and minimize your impact on the planet. You may have cleaned out your car - or even sold it in favor of public transportation, cycling, or walking. You may have … Continue reading Busy busy
Liebster Award
In October, I received a nomination for the Liebster Award from fellow simple life blogger Lois from Living Simply Free. Thank you, Lois!! How this award works (its origins are pretty unclear from my brief investigation, unfortunately) is that I must now answer 11 questions about myself and then pose new questions to 11 other … Continue reading Liebster Award
Packing for Spain: Reflection
I packed for a five-day trip to Spain using only a backpack and my mini-purse. Everything worked out okay, but I do have some reflections about what I packed. Things I packed and used: Underwear and socks (I think I used all but one but these are things you want a backup for!) Every shirt/sweater … Continue reading Packing for Spain: Reflection
What’s in my 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
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
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?
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?
Born Again Minimalist 