Simple living is about buying less and doing more. It’s about focusing more on experiences and less on acquiring stuff. It’s also about decluttering, keeping your home organized and managing your money in a way that makes early retirement a realistic goal.
That said, simple living isn’t about making life hard or uncomfortable. (Let’s leave that to the masochists.) Rather, it’s about having the freedom to live life on your terms. It’s about slowing down, being open to new ideas and stopping occasionally to enjoy the view.
It can be hard to love your home when it’s still in the dreaded fixer-upper stage. Ho hum right? Especially when there’s no room in the budget for all those changes you envisaged making when you bought it. Maybe your house is already in pretty good shape, it just looks like a clutter ‘splosion thanks…
When it comes to car camping gear, it’s easy to go completely over the top. With a decent-sized vehicle and an open calendar, your list of essentials can quickly get out of control. However, when you’re first dipping a toe in the camping water, there really isn’t a lot you need to be comfortable. Especially…
Tomorrow is officially Organize Your Home Day. Why not use the holiday as an incentive to get your living space into a straight stripe? When things are a mess, figuring out how to get your home organized is like herding cats. It feels impossible, so you don’t even try. I mean, why bother? Luckily, you’ll never…
Buying versus renting a home. It’s a tricky decision for sure. With valid arguments for and against both options, the answer is far from clear cut. Sporty and I went from being in favour of owning property to staunch proponents of renting. The shift in attitude came (not surprisingly) when we adopted a minimalist lifestyle. Seeing…
Highlighting all the benefits of minimalism could take a while. There are a lot! I’ve narrowed it down to the ones that have had the most significant impact on our lives. Give minimalist living a try and before you know it you’ll be doing handstands outside. Hopefully your dog won’t be so deadpan. Seriously though,…
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