As we enter a new year, it is often a time of new resolutions and goal creation. Before you do any of that however, you may benefit from writing a personal mission statement to make sure you are centered and focused on what matters most to you. Many people are familiar with mission statements for businesses but have never thought to write a personal mission statement. The … [Read more...] about How To Write A Personal Mission Statement For The New Year
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Why You Should Buy Second Hand For Baby
Today I am very excited to bring you an exclusive excerpt from Madeleine Somerville's new book. It is called All You Need Is Less: The Eco-Friendly Guide to Guilt-Free Green Living and Stress-Free Simplicity and my affiliate link is below. After reading just one of her blog posts at Sweet Madeleine I knew I loved here writing style. She is totally funny and easy to relate. I … [Read more...] about Why You Should Buy Second Hand For Baby
Minimalist Baby List For Registry
For minimalists, like myself, I have come up with the following short list of things I was glad that I had with a baby in the house. Everything else just collected and got in the way. So here's the baby gear you really need to put on your baby registry. In her new book, The Zero Footprint Baby, Keya Chatterjee also has lists of what toys you'll really need, what you … [Read more...] about Minimalist Baby List For Registry
A Minimalist Guide To Home Decor
To me, dressing up your home can be a bit like painting a picture, it is brilliant fun and I love getting creative and finding new ways to make my home look more unique and cozy. But it can be hard to know when that picture is actually finished. Keep painting and before you know it, you can ruin your masterpiece! This is exactly why I follow a minimalist philosophy. I love to … [Read more...] about A Minimalist Guide To Home Decor
What are Freegans?
Is too much consumerism getting you down? Have you heard about freegans? Freegans are people who look for different ways to live life that doesn't take a toll on the earth. Freegans are against capitalism and consumerism. The word freegan is made up of the words "free" and "vegan". You probably already know that vegans avoid eating or using anything made from animal … [Read more...] about What are Freegans?