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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
11 Modern Minimalist Principles
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11 Essentials of a Minimalist Budget
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5 Ways Digital Minimalism Reduces Anxiety
A Guide to Simplifying Your Digital Life Our grandparents generation never needed…
Is Minimalism Dead?
The beloved tidying queen Marie Kondo has announced she is messy now….
Oh Minimalism, How I Love Thee
Minimalism has been a buzzword for several years now, but for me,…
Extreme Minimalism vs. Messy Minimalism
Minimalism is a spectrum. There is a wide range of interpretations of…
10 Reasons to Avoid Minimalism
Anything in life worth doing has loud people on the other side…
Is Your Parent a Hoarder?
Do you think your parent is a hoarder? Hoarding is a disorder…
Lasting Impact of Minimalism in Japan
In honor of my kids and our two-year journey living in Japan,…
What is Minimalism?
Minimalism is a movement that favors experiences over material possessions. I give…
Get Your Family Involved in Decluttering
I can’t become a minimalist, I’m a mom. Rarely a day goes…
The Worst Things Being Said About Minimalists
There’s no such thing as letting people just live their life free…
5 Minimalism for Moms Tricks
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4 Best Parts About Becoming a Minimalist
All the critics of minimalism would have you believe we are absolute…
First Two Small Steps to Minimalism
In this article you will learn the first two small steps to…
Go from Minimalist to Nomad
Minimalism and nomadism have a lot in common. Six years ago we…
10 Tools to Accelerate Your Minimalist Journey
Starting a minimalist journey can be as challenging as it is rewarding….
Hacks to Minimize Your Home Office
Working from home has become the norm for many of us in…
8 Ways Becoming a Minimalist Can Be Fun
To everyone who’s thought about minimalism in the past but couldn’t bring…
Top 20 Minimalist Shoes for Kids
Discovering the World of Kids Minimalist Shoes We’re exploring a topic that’s…
Minimalism Lifestyle – Do’s & Don’ts
Nobody is born a minimalist, you must choose to become a minimalist….
Letting Go of Sentimental Items Without Fear
The vast majority of people I speak with are hesitant to start…
How to Become a Nomadic Family
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