Update, May 2019: Antidepressant medication 100% saved my whole life, and I'm now on birth control again to address extremely painful and heavy periods. I still hate Tylenol though. Moral of the story: Do what you need to do to feel better - yes, many times, natural remedies and dietary changes can help address things, … Continue reading Ditch it: Medication
Author: Caitlin
Caitlin writes and coaches about trauma recovery, relationships, motivation and confidence, self-love, queer identity, and social justice. They are the author of The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation. Find their work at caitlinlizfisher.com
The Ditch List
Recently I have been writing about the things I have "ditched" in my minimalist lifestyle. The list of things I have ditched includes: Chemical cleaning supplies Deodorant Shampoo and conditioner Wearing a bra Shaving my legs Makeup Hair products Medication/pharmaceuticals The microwave oven Processed food (not 100% ditched but very close) Toothpaste Teflon (phasing out … Continue reading The Ditch List
Ditch it: Tampons
Let's get this out of the way: I'm going to say "vagina" a lot in this post. Also "cervix" and "menstrual cycle" and "period." Prepare yourselves! In a natural healing group on Facebook, the question was posed: What's a crunchy thing you do that gets the strongest reaction from people? I thought about a lot … Continue reading Ditch it: Tampons
Bra-free workplace attire
So, I stopped wearing a bra. Here's what I wear to work! Most of the shots are in my bathroom mirror at work, so pardon the faucet in the photos. 🙂 Also, sorry about my iFace.
Modified Project 333
You know you're minimalist when you have to go back to get MORE clothes for your Project 333. If you aren't familiar, Project 333 is an experiment in keeping a simple wardrobe. You choose 33 items to wear for three months. Everything else gets packed away until the end, at which point you take a look … Continue reading Modified Project 333
Fuzzy Legs
I started shaving my legs when I was nine. Mom did it, and I wanted to do it, because it's something girls do. So I began shaving. Poorly. At one point, my dad had to continue my education on how to shave my legs (I am pretty sure I was running the plastic edge of … Continue reading Fuzzy Legs
Growing groceries
I joined a CSA for the summer. Every week, I get a box of produce! So far, I have been blessed with greens like lettuce and mizuna (which I didn't know was even a thing), turnips (with greens), beets (with greens), carrots, garlic, pearl onions, sage, and oregano. Here are some of the reasons I … Continue reading Growing groceries
Follow up to “Ditch it: The bra”
It may seem out of place that I cited a study finding a correlation between breast cancer and length of time that women wear bras, after I wrote a whole post imploring you to question correlations and figure out what else might be the cause of the effect. In gathering evidence to make a decision, it … Continue reading Follow up to “Ditch it: The bra”
Ditch it: The bra
I'm an information sponge and I read a lot about health and wellness knowledge that comes from outside the realm of modern medicine. Up until now, I thought that a good bra was necessary for breast health, but I've come upon some conflicting information that has me second guessing that belief. The history of the … Continue reading Ditch it: The bra
Happy anniversary
Today, June 15, 2013, marks the anniversary of my lease! I have lived in this apartment for one year. I am staying in it, because the lease is now monthly instead of annual and that's a sweet deal. Projects to celebrate this anniversary: Purging any item I haven't used in the last year. There are … Continue reading Happy anniversary
Born Again Minimalist 