Tag: minimalism

On quitting

by Caitlin, posted in Philosophy

The Minimalists' first book of essays was free for Kindle recently and I downloaded it and read the whole thing over a weekend.  It's a quick read.  Most of the essays contained within are available from their website but the book also features two unpublished ones, which are fantastic. The stories of these two guys … Continue reading On quitting

The clutter of broken promises

by Caitlin, posted in Philosophy

This post is inspired by a recent post on Miss Minimalist. In her post, she describes a baby swing that she purchased because it promised to make her fussy baby nap.  Though she is a die-hard "minsumerist," she wasted no time parting with her money to buy this swing, this promise of peace while her … Continue reading The clutter of broken promises

Minimalist jewelry box

by Caitlin, posted in Wardrobe

Is your jewelry box overstuffed? Jewelry can be hard to minimize, because it really doesn't take up all that much space and it often has sentimental memories attached or may cause you feelings of guilt when you consider relocating it from your life.  Wedding rings, inherited jewelry, gifts from current or past partners, gifts from … Continue reading Minimalist jewelry box

My not-so-minimalist bathroom

by Caitlin, posted in Bathroom, Decluttering, This Has To Stop

Hi, I'm Caitlin, and I am a recovered Just-In-Case-A-Holic. I took the opportunity to remove everything from my bathroom while I was cleaning it, so I could take an honest look at what I had.  My findings astounded me. How about those four brand-new deodorants? The two packs of makeup remover cloths when I hardly … Continue reading My not-so-minimalist bathroom

Paring down the kitchen

by Caitlin, posted in Decluttering, Kitchen

I recently acquired a new love in my kitchen, the TofuXpress.  If you're vegetarian, vegan, or someone who enjoys tofu (but doesn't enjoy pressing it between two plates and beneath a tower of heavy objects), go check it out. Right now. I'll wait. Per my own minimalist rules... if it doesn't get used regularly (once … Continue reading Paring down the kitchen

The Minimalism Archive: 2012

by Caitlin, posted in Minimalism Archive

Update: February 27, 2023. This blog/website is no longer about minimalism, decluttering, or taking up less space. It IS still about conscious consumption, prioritizing what brings the most joy, and being true to your needs and desires. I've struggled a lot over the intervening years with what to do with the "old minimalism posts" from … Continue reading The Minimalism Archive: 2012