Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.
The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less.
I invite you to fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.
Experts Weigh In on Saying ‘No’ to Gift Giving this Holiday Season | CNN by Julianna Bragg. The act of gift giving — especially beyond your circle of close family and friends — can be a source of stress, whether it’s for financial reasons or the challenge of choosing something you’re sure the recipient will enjoy.
How to Create a Minimalist Kitchen—and Why You Should, According to Experts | Martha Stewart by Helena Madden. There’s perhaps nowhere where minimalism is more difficult to achieve and imagine than a kitchen—one of the busiest, most important spaces in the home.
My Husband Likes to Keep Everything, and I Prefer Minimalism. A Home Remodel Helped us Learn to Declutter Together. | Business Insider by Camilla Richardson. Our stuff affects our health, and I needed to reduce our load.
Making Christmas Less Chaotic | No Sidebar by Heather Spiva. Are you looking to slow down? Here’s what I changed this year and hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes to have the best Christmas ever.
The Minimalist Gift-Giving Trend That Will Make Your Holiday Season More Meaningful | Real Simple by Lisa Milbrand. Consider this your guide to creating a more minimalist (but just as lovely) holiday for you and your loved ones.
Recently Released Inspiring Videos
A Practical Solution to (Almost) All Your Money Problems | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Deciding to intentionally live with less is among the best decisions I have made in my life.
5 Life Giving Truths From Years of Living with Less | YouTube by Joshua Becker. Choose contentment. Pursue gratitude and generosity. Invest in relationships, grow spiritually, discover truth, and find purpose. Your life is far too valuable to waste chasing possessions.
I really wanted & need to read this* article in your December “Weekend Reads” email BUT – it can’t be opened/read without subscribing to a .paid account with Business Insider. There’s a pop-up subscription page that blocks access.
*My Husband Likes to Keep Everything, and I Prefer Minimalism. A Home Remodel Helped Us Learn to Declutter Together. | Business Insider by Camilla Richardson. Our stuff affects our health, and I needed to reduce our load.
Thank you for all your wonderful postings this year. The support you gives us throughout the year help us in the less is truly more journey. Merry Christmas to you and your family.