“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
No Sidebar
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.
Image: Travis Isaacs
Andrew Mooers says
Clutter gets in the way and is more than stuff, material trappings that we thought we had to have. But that does not offer the rich reward of living in simplicity. Easy does it, moderation, less is more. Like your writing!
Kelly says
I wanted you to know that your blog inspired me to start my own on minimalist living. What a joy! And your book clutter free with kids is the number one resource for families. I have recommended it to many friends and even strangers! Thanks again for your work!
Sarah @ Sarah on Purpose says
Thank you! I love adding new minimalist blogs to my list. They inspire me to keep on keeping on.
Simplicity says
Hey, I’m new to this blogging thing so can you please check out my site?i would really appreciate it. Thanks – http://www.simplicityblog.simplesite.com
Simplicity says
Hey I’m new at the blogging thing so can you please look at my site and see if it has any potential? It’s – http://www.simplicityblog.simplesite.com
ASIT says
Hello. I have read all of these blogs, its really good and thanks for your recommendations. loved it.
Damon & Jo says
Thanks! I feel like I’ve been reading the same minimalism blogs for the past few years – and while I’m very happy with them, I find it hard to scope out other minimalism blogs I really enjoy. Thanks for the recommendations. Will def be bookmarking a few of them :)
Catherine says
Damon and Jo!! You are my favourite youtubers!! So glad to find you here
rosie says
Mine too! I love Shut up and Go. It’s insanely inspiring.
http://www.rosieleizrowice.com
Soh crates says
Thanks for the leads :) I just started an (anonymous) photo only blog of our soon to be full time life on the road. A couple of bags, a mini kitchen, two folding bikes and 2 electric longboard (each) Living minimally has gotten us to the point where we can just go! :)
Keep on keeping on!
Carollida says
I love finding new blogs with like interests. Thank you for posting them!
Prakash Ghai says
Thank you very much for sharing the information. I am a minimalist photographer and very keen to find out about people who belong to the same domain. “Less is Always more” be it photography or following a Minimalist lifestyle.