When I made the conscious effort to purge most of my stuff, something shifted for me. While I didn’t start my formal journey to owning less until last year, I think the idea had been ...
Minimalism
How to stop a compulsive shopping habit by decluttering
Hands down, the best way to stop a compulsive shopping habit is to purge some of what you already have. This can be a powerful way to wake yourself up to the clutter you’ve already accumulated, ...
2 Memoirs that will inspire you to shop, spend and consume less
*** If I gave you a list of personal finance books that would help you save more, spend less and rock your investment strategy, I suspect you might just gloss over it. But if recommended some ...
3 simple rules to fix a mindless shopping habit.
The other day I was in the city to meet a friend for dinner. I was early, so I popped into Athleta to kill some time before our reservation. If you’ve been reading for a while, you know I’m mildly ...
A Minimalist Valentines Day: How to Celebrate Your Love Without Buying Crap <3
Here’s an interesting tidbit…the original Valentine’s Day tradition (which was actually the 15th of Feb) was inspired by the Romans who would get drunk and naked, kill a goat and/or dog and then ...
Overcoming Your Emotional Attachment to Stuff.
You know those things you have in your house that you never use, but can't seem to part with? Yep, those things. I have them, too. I think we all do. But maybe it's time to let them go... and ...
