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5 Ways to Spend More Time in Nature

5 Ways to Spend More Time in Nature

“Standing quite alone, far in the forest, while the wind is shaking down snow from the trees, and leaving the only human tracks behind us, we find our reflections of a richer variety than the life of cities. “ Thoreau “A Winter Walk” Nature: A Top Priority As I’ve developed a minimalist lifestyle, being in…
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What I Learned from a Personal Styling Session

What I Learned from a Personal Styling Session

What I Learned from a Personal Stylist I was delighted to find out that Kat Depner lived so close to me in Portland. I’ve always wanted a professional opinion on the clothes I choose to wear. Just as I enjoy a professional opinion when I get my hair done, try to navigate early motherhood, or…
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5 Activities I Cut to Save Time

5 Activities I Cut Out To Save Time

Want more time, but lacking focus, already stretched thin, or simply living the busy mom life? Instead of trying to find more time in your already busy schedule, eliminate the unnecessary to hack your productivity. Read on to find the 5 activities I cut out to save time. I can’t talk about time or money…
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10 Household Products I Don’t Buy to Cut Costs, Clutter, and Waste

Wanting to avoid the stores? Start by cutting out non essential home products. Follow this list of 10 household products I don’t buy to cut costs, clutter, and waste. My minimalism journey first began when I was pregnant with my daughter. I had to wear a much smaller selection of clothing, and I realized it…
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10 Foods I Don’t Buy To Cut Costs and Stay Healthy

Want to simplify your purchases at the grocery store? This list, made up of the 10 foods I don’t buy to stay healthy, cut costs, and produce less waste will support your own health, and actually save you money! Price Per Vitamin When you buy less processed foods you’ll naturally buy more whole foods. Whole…
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Four Benefits of a Creative Collaboration

Four Creative Collaboration Benefits

Guest Post by: Sara Halcumb In this cut throat world of self-made millionaires, social media stars, instant celebrities, and bloggers who influence a generation (i.e. Girl, Wash Your Face) it can seem like the only way to the top is through self-reliance, embracing the grind and staying in your own lane.  However, let me tell…
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