Budgeting
So, last month was supposed to be a no-spend month at a Life on a Dime. I say “supposed to” because it was in fact a spend a bit more than the usual month instead. This post will serve as a wrap-up on No-Spend February 2022 as well as a bit of a life update.
Minimalism
This month kicks off the third annual Minimalism in March for the blog and I am so excited! If you’re already familiar with a Life on a Dime you’re probably aware that I love to talk about minimalism. It has literally made our life so much easier! It does however require a little maintenance now and then and our house is no exception.
Faith & Family, Minimalism
We recently made what we have affectionately dubbed another “Goodwill Run” at our house and after looking at the contents decluttered this last go around – I was inspired to pick this previous post idea back up and… just run with it. After several rounds of decluttering and parenting lessons learned, I am compiling a list of things not to buy for kids as gifts. Just please, don’t. This is for all parents out there.
Minimalism
Last year we had the Go Minimalist in March challenge and if you’re interested you should definitely check out that post as well as the accompanying YouTube videos on minimalism! This week the focus is on decluttering, which is one of my favorite things about minimalism – purging your home and life of unnecessary stuff!
Minimalism
Most days when I look around the house and see the growing amount of toys stretched out across the living room I do not feel like a minimalist. Not in the least. Time to take my own minimalist tips and put them to work! Until just last week, I hadn’t decluttered any area of the house since March. Clutter has …
Minimalism
First things first; I’m talking about a minimalist lifestyle, sometimes also referred to as simple living, and not necessarily the white walls, white furniture, expensive artwork design style.
Minimalism
Our time is limited and invaluable. If we start from this perspective, it’s difficult to squander it on meaningless tasks or wasted efforts. Think about your priorities. Your time should be filled with your life’s plans, relationships you care about and those moments that have meaning for you.
Minimalism
No-Spend February is winding down and it’s about time to start some Spring cleaning! Why not go minimalist in March with me? What better way to get into the Spring of things than to unload some clutter and make room for the new than to jump into minimalism?!
Minimalism
Minimalism and Christmas may not seem like they belong in the same sentence, but I believe they do. The holidays are stressful enough. Why do we make them even more expensive?
Minimalism
I decided to go minimalist thinking it was about getting rid of stuff…I felt overwhelmed by all the stuff in general and wanted less of it in my life. I had no idea there would be numerous unexpected benefits of minimalism.
