“You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what’s burning inside you.” – Arthur Polotnik
I have many people to thank over the years for the growth of Becoming Minimalist. But I typically credit this post from Zen Habits on August 12, 2009 as being the first major breakthrough for this blog. His simple link at the bottom of the post brought hundreds of new readers. And I immediately began to understand some of the key principles behind growing a minimalist blog.
On a related note, I’ve been overwhelmingly impressed with the quality (and number) of new blogs dedicated to minimalism and simplicity that have been emerging online lately. And as one who is deeply motivated by a passion for the message of living with less, I couldn’t possibly be more excited. The more writers, the quicker the message spreads. Keep on writing and inspiring!
If I can play a small role in helping these writers introduce themselves, I’m all in. Here then, are just a few of the blogs that have popped up on my radar (and reader list) in the past several months. There is no doubt in my mind, you will enjoy them too.
8 Minimalist Blogs You Will Enjoy Reading in 2019
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Design a simple life and experience the happiness you deserve. Brian Gardner curates articles and images from a wide range of sources to offer daily inspiration.
Simplify Magazine
This is a subscription-based quarterly magazine that brings together experts to contribute long-form articles helping families focus more on the things that matter most.
Slow Your Home
Brooke McAlary authors a most wonderful blog dedicated to simple living. I find her writing to be intelligent, thoughtful, and encouraging. Her wonderful series on the A-Z’s of simple living keeps me engaged… and definitely looking forward to see what she does with Q, X, and Z.
Break The Twitch
Practical intentional living with Anthony Ongaro. Minimize distractions, build habits, and create opportunities to live a great life.
Raising Simple
Zoë Kim is a mom of four and a writer for Raising Simple and Huffington Post. She posts about the pursuit of living an intentional life by owning less, creating new habits, and cultivating opportunities to give.
Simplify & Pursue
Robin Shliakhau is a wife and mom striving to simplify her life so they can pursue what matters most to them. She strives to encourage others to do the same.
Minimalist Baker
John and Dana have created a website that combines each of their passions: cooking, art, design, simplicity. Every recipe consists of 10 ingredients or less, requires a single spoon or bowl, or takes 30 minutes or less to prepare. Many recipes are also vegetarian or vegan-friendly. It’s a Pinterest dream come true.
The Life on Purpose Movement
Erica Layne has created a powerful movement for purposeful women, where she explores topics from self-care and happiness to simple living & purposeful parenting.
Also, just recently, I have begun enjoying Money is Not Important and Buy Nothing New for a Year. And even though they didn’t really fit my criteria of being new, I did want to mention both of them.
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Andrew Mooers says
Simply living and less hustle bustle can be appealing from the outside. But harder for some used to the material objects, services that money buys. The “crutches’ that are comfortable. For example, farming, growing your own food, knowing what is put on the family table and where it came from is huge. But farming is not glamorous, hard work or everyone would be doing it like was the case back in the 1800’s, earlier. Sometimes I wonder if being soft, spoiled makes the hunger for simple living burn strongly. But elusive because of the willingness to endure more to get less but real, simple, natural. Great blog posts!
Andrew Mooers says
There is freedom in simple living. It helps if you are in a place with lots of space, wide open area around you and way less people too.
Jonathan says
Wonderful list! Here’s another you might find helpful:
http://thesimplehedonist.blogspot.com/
Jonathan says
http://thesimplehedonist.blogspot.com/
angelina says
Hey..!! I m soo much inspired with this..!! Uh are really great at ur thoughts.. i will now be following ur footstep..!!!
Pam D says
Thank you for this list! As a budding minimalist/blogger, I’m thrilled to read everything I can! Hopefully I will gain a few followers to keep me motivated as well!
Leanne says
Thanks for links – 2013 is the year of embracing minimalism – it is pushing a few buttons with family members – but…. I’ve given myself one year to remove everything out of the home we do not use or like. Each day one area is being tackled. What I am most surprized about is each time we come to an area already looked at (did some in 2012) I’m ready for more to go.
Love Leanne Nz
Peter Rorvig says
Thankyou for this list! I’ve just started a blog and simple living is one of my central concerns….easier to write about what seems to be floating around in my head all day. Looking at your blog and the examples you gave really help me see what an established and successful blog looks like. I’ll check back often…Peter Rorvig
Aly Sanger says
Thank you for this list! I love reading new blogs on minimalism. It’s a great inspiration as I’ve just started and have been making my way into minimalism as well. :) Reading these blogs and charting my journey in my own blog has been a huge help!