DIY Projects
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How to Take a Minimalist Approach to Holiday Shopping
The holidays are hectic—with everyone rushing to stores and advertisements being shoved in our faces, it can be difficult to maintain a minimalist approach to shopping. Everything is made to seem like the best deal or the next must-have gift. But the holidays are supposed to be about giving and togetherness. We should focus less… Read more
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How to Incorporate Minimalism into a Home Renovation
As we grow, our homes grow with us, and it can be challenging to keep up with home improvements due to the natural hustle and bustle of life. Over time, rooms can become cluttered, outdated, and dingy due to daily wear and tear. So, if you’ve found yourself in need of an overhaul in your… Read more
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How to Repurpose Old Textiles Into Home Decorations
Today’s blog is a guest post from Brenda Kimble. Your old shirts, pants and scarves don’t need to end up in the garbage because of a stain or a rip. If you can’t donate your old items, try upcycling and repurposing them to decorate your house. Or, if you’re lucky enough to find vintage scarves… Read more
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13 Life Lessons from a Half Marathon
I recently did something way out of my comfort zone: I ran a half marathon. I spent weeks training, running miles and miles, preparing for this huge day. The day did not unfold ideally, but I learned a lot from the experience and hope any of you working on a fitness goal (whether or not… Read more
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Stop pinning, start doing
We live in age where knowledge about nearly everything is at our fingertips. We are plugged in and constantly connected, and “I don’t know how” is no longer a valid excuse for anything. If you can type it into Google, you can learn it. I recently made myself a degree from the University of Google… Read more
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No ‘poo
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… Read more
Born Again Minimalist 