Minimalism Defined Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist defines minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we value most and the removal of everything that distracts us from it.” I think minimalism is frequently misunderstood. It isn’t just about getting rid of stuff. Most often it is not the tangible that keeps us from the […]
I was recently considering paperless or “unpaper” towels. I use quite a few rolls of paper towels in a month (but not as many as my mother) and I knew that if I switched to something reusable it would not only save me money, but be good for the environment, so win-win. This was a […]
For me, a half empty dishwasher happens about as often as a lunar eclipse, so empty space is prime real estate! A half-full dishwasher is a conundrum because you don’t want to start it with so little to be washed, but you also don’t want it to sit there allowing food to harden and get […]
I have a love/hate relationship with meal planning. I’m betting most of you do too. Once I’ve finished, though, I have a sense of accomplishment, pride in the savings, and huge relief at the thought of not visiting the supermarket for a whole week. Those benefits make the time it takes to meal plan entirely worth […]