Have you ever gone to the store and thought to yourself ‘wow, I wish I could get all this stuff!’. I think most of us, at least on some level, are guilty of overspending, or at least wanting to overspend if we don’t have the cash to do so. Even a trip to the mall …
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How to Toss Sentimental Clutter
The subtitle to this post should be ‘How I donated part of my vintage Pyrex collection’. Because that’s what happened, and that was my sentimental clutter that needed to go. Now I’m going to share how to toss sentimental clutter with the world because while it may not be fun, it needs to be done. …
The Best Books for Minimalists to Kick Clutter
I don’t know about you, but when I get started with something new I love reading a book on the subject. Thankfully, there’s plenty of books out there when it comes to minimalism. Some offer encouragement and inspiration, while others are practical guides to kicking that extra clutter. Either way, here’s the best books for …
Will Minimalism go out of Style?
If you’re thinking about embracing minimalism, you might be wondering if minimalism will eventually go out of style? After all, clean white walls and nothing on your bookshelves has to be a passing trend. Right? Well I’m here to answer if minimalism will go out of style, and what might happen if it does. Will …
Basic Tools in a Minimalist Kitchen
I personally love to cook and bake, so it’s important for me to keep a well stocked kitchen. I definitely own a few more items than are on this list, but these are the basic tools in a minimalist kitchen. It’s perfect for someone who’s just starting out, stocking up a new, minimalist (or tiny!) …
How Minimalism Can Help Your Mental Health
I’m someone who suffers from anxiety and depression. That means positive mental health is really important to me, and I do everything in my power to keep my life in support of this. One of the reasons I decided to get started with minimalism in the first place is after discovering just how much minimalism …
How to Think Like a Minimalist
We always talk about how minimalism is a lifestyle change over here at Clutter Free You, which includes shifting how you think. But the actual ‘how to think like a minimalist’ isn’t quite as simple as telling someone to take on a minimalist mindset. New thought patterns and behaviours have to be learned, and repeated, …
50+ Things to do Instead of Shopping
Whether you’re new to minimalism or you’ve been doing it for while, it can sometimes be tough to fill the space that shopping used to take up. After all, it’s fun to browse online when you have nothing better to do, and a trip to the mall is a nice outing for most people. But …
Christmas Gift Ideas for a Minimalist
The holidays are coming up, and with that means gift giving. But what kind of Christmas gift ideas are out there for a minimalist? What do you give someone who’s trying to keep as few things as possible? Christmas Gift Ideas for a Minimalist Giving gifts to a minimalist can create a job and burden. …
The Best Wall Calendars for Busy Families
If it wasn’t for my big calendar on the wall I don’t know that I could stay half as organized as I do know. It’s basically hold’s my family’s entire life! All our schedules, the kids’ activities, due dates, and school functions go on there every month. Over the years, I’ve tried a few different …