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Who’s Veronica?
Hi, I’m Veronica,
your friendly ex-“American dream” addict. I swapped predictability for passion, possessions for experiences, and ‘No, I can’t’ for ‘Yes, I will.’
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MINIMALISM DEEP DIVE
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6 Warning Signs Your Loved One is a Hoarder
It’s not uncommon to call someone a hoarder as a figure of…
Is Minimalism Good For Your Mental Health?
Minimalism is a lifestyle choice that can have a significant impact on…
Stop Procrastinating Start Minimalism
The easiest thing in the world is to just keep doing what…
Foreign Concepts That Align With Minimalism
Minimalism has worldwide impact that I showcase in this article. I would…
Oh Minimalism, How I Love Thee
Minimalism has been a buzzword for several years now, but for me,…
Can Boomers Become Minimalists?
Boomers get a borderline comical reputation for holding onto possessions. Children of…
5 Best Minimalist Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Minimalist parents get a lot of negative feedback about how their lifestyle…
7 Realities of Minimalist Time Management
Minimalism has become a buzzword for the past several years, but it’s…
8 Ways Becoming a Minimalist Can Be Fun
To everyone who’s thought about minimalism in the past but couldn’t bring…
Minimalist To Do List Printable
Minimalism is a lifestyle that focuses on eliminating distractions so you can…
Launching Messy to Minimalist – Minimalism Online Course
I never thought I’d start an online course business. The only people…
8 Reasons to Start Minimalism With Kids
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the…
10 Things You Should Buy as a Minimalist
I love the misconception that minimalists don’t or shouldn’t buy anything. In…
11 Essentials of a Minimalist Budget
Minimalism is often associated with the idea of decluttering and simplifying one’s…
What is Minimalism?
Minimalism is a movement that favors experiences over material possessions. I give…
Compulsive Decluttering is Not the Goal of Minimalism
The spectrum of possession accumulation ranges from hoarding disorder to compulsive decluttering….
12 Habits Every Minimalist Follows
Minimalists come in so many shapes and forms. There are no hard…
17 Things Making Your House Look Cluttered
You’ve cleaned your house. You have spent your nights and weekends organizing…
Stop Clearing Clutter
Clutter can be overwhelming, draining, and just plain stressful. But what if…
10 Things You Should Never Buy as a Minimalist
Minimalism is a value system that focuses on what is truly important…
Minimalism Lifestyle – Do’s & Don’ts
Nobody is born a minimalist, you must choose to become a minimalist….

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