Simple isn’t always frugal
Sometimes, money does buy happiness. Had I uttered these words a few years ago, it would have felt like blasphemy. Living simply played a huge role in getting us out of debt. I was frugal to the core. And yet, I wasn’t. I thought the experience would make me...
7 simple pleasures that’ll make you feel special every day
When I discovered minimalism, I went all in. I gladly got rid of all the things I didn’t need, especially the frivolous extras. Why fill my house with stuff that didn’t serve a purpose? That mentality seeped into other areas of my life as well and over...
5 Tips for Creating a Capsule Wardrobe
My closet and dresser used to overflow with clothing. Much of it didn’t fit well and I only wore a small percentage of it. And to make matters worse, I just kept bringing more in, thinking that more clothes would solve the problem. Wrong. Thankfully, I got wise to the...
How to Declutter Your Home: The Bedroom
This is part of a series on decluttering – a fantastic way to increase clarity and focus and decrease stress. Read How to Declutter Your Home: Before You Begin, How to Declutter the Bathroom, How to Declutter the Kitchen and How to Declutter Toys. When you think about...
How to Prepare Loose Leaf Tea
DIY Friday is a weekly post that shares my most recent contribution to diyNatural, an awesome blog designed to help you live naturally and create a sustainable lifestyle. I’ve loved tea for as long as I can remember. Growing up on a farm with “herb &...Hi, I’m Nina
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