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A Christmas Wish From Hip Diggs
My Christmas wish to you is simple. I wish you peace, joy, and simplicity. If you’re working too…
5 Steps To Christmas Savings: You Don’t Have To Go Broke Again This Year
Christmas is fast approaching. Would you like some tips on Christmas savings? Hopefully, I’m writing this post before…
If I Had To Choose Between Writing And Music
What if you were given a choice between two things you love? I often contemplate this idea. If…
Change Things Up: Variety Leads To Happiness
A loyal Hip Diggs’ reader suggested that I write more posts about my meals. That’s not a bad…
Why I’m Buying a Lot of Stuff for Our Apartment
So I’m not really buying a lot of stuff. But for a minimalist, I’m buying too much stuff.…
What A One-Week Break From Facebook Did For My Creativity And Productivity
Social media can be a major distraction. I like to take a break from social media and the…
6 Smart Reasons To Read More Books
When was the last time you read a book? I may believe in owning less stuff. That’s smart.…
6 Arguments For Keeping Your Blog Simple
You’ve seen them. Blogs that are cluttered. Blogs with too many annoying popups. Blogs with complex writing. If…
3 Reasons To Break Away From The Tribe Instead Of Following
Bloggers like to have followers. One trend among bloggers is to call their followers their tribe. But what…
And Just Like That… I’m Debt Free
About 18 months ago, I set this crazy goal to become debt free, while working less. Today, I…
Always Changing Is Better Than Being Stuck In Place
Sometimes I feel like I don’t have enough focus. I shift back and forth from topic to topic.…
About Money: An Update On My Financial Situation
I don’t like writing posts about money. Why? Because I haven’t reached the level that I want to…
4 Big Reasons I’m Thinking About Selling My Home
“It will be great,” they said. Owning your own home builds equity and gives you more security. You’ll…
25 Links To Hip Diggs’ Favorite Blogs
Like links? Here are some good ones! Hip Diggs isn’t the only simple-living blog in the world. There…
That Evil Little Thing Called Comparison
We all desire change. For many people, that means bigger and better, new and improved. Have you bought…
Applying The Ten Commandments To Minimalism
Most of us have heard The Ten Commandments. Today’s post is twist on those commandments: Applying The Ten…
Light For The Journey Before You
For some, this is not a happy season. You may have suffered a recent loss. You may be…
The Problem Of Dwelling On The Past
Have you ever dwelled on your past? Have you let your past mistakes stop you from moving forward?…
8 Simple Ways To Find Time For Family
During the holiday season we think about bonding with our families. We should find time for family bonding…
Experience Happiness By Letting Go
We experience happiness not through what we have, but by what we do. When we let go of…
7 Habits To Keep Your Kitchen Clutter-Free
One place in your home that can easily become cluttered is your kitchen. Have you ever come home…
5 Steps To Starting A Running Routine
I’m an avid walker. Most weeks, I walk anywhere from 15-25 miles. I’ve also done some running over…
Reflecting On Essentials Of Our Parents’ Generation
We’ve become a culture that consumes because we’ve become a culture that has turned convenience into false necessity.…
Minimalism As A Coping Strategy For Chronic Illness
Today’s post is a guest post by Lee Ann Bisulca. I didn’t choose minimalism. A couple years ago…
7 Factors To Consider When Letting Stuff Go
Many people who’d like to live a more minimalist lifestyle fail. They fail because they can’t get to…
Inner Clutter, Outer Clutter
Have you ever gone shopping to relieve depression, anxiety, or boredom? There’s a connection between your inner clutter…
Good Materialism As The Cure For Consumerism
Today’s post is a guest post by Karen Trefzger. Minimalism can seem daunting and undesirable to many people because…
Stop The Endless Chasing Of More… And Less
Our culture is a culture of more, bigger, better. But it’s an endless chasing. Have you gotten stuck…
Thank You For Supporting Hip Diggs
Hip Diggs is dedicated to providing you with quality information about minimalism and simple living. And you’ve helped…
Finding Our Way Back Home: Reclaiming A Sense Of Peace In A Chaotic World
What is home? Is it a place? Is it a feeling? Relationships? My latest ebook discusses the concept…
How Consumerism Is Making America’s Poor Poorer
Recently, I started something new. I began spending one or two weekends a month visiting small towns in…
Organize, Organize, Organize
I get tired of minimalists who tell me to stop organizing and just keep getting rid of my…
Get To Work: Stop Chasing Productivity Through Books, Blogs, And Podcasts
I’m a life-long reader. I’ve literally read hundreds of books. I love all sorts of genres, including self-help…
The Key To Living A Clutter Free Life
Do you want to be free of clutter for once and for all? It’s not hard. It does…
The Happiness Of Simple
The Happiness of Simple Making Connections Between Happiness, Simplicity and Productivity Read This Free Book About Happiness There…
Free Course
If you’d like to start living more simply, this free course on simple living will get you started.…
Minimalism: Are You Practicing A Fad Or A Lifestyle?
Minimalism sure has been all the buzz the last few years. But is it just a fad? It…
5 Reasons The Tiny House Movement Is Doomed To Fail: And 5 Things We Can Do About It
When I first bought the domain, hipdiggs.com, a few years ago, I had a dream. I wanted to…
5 Reasons To Support Your Local Music Scene
Buying the latest music from mega-stars is almost like saying, “I support overindulgence. I support big businesses that…
5 Reasons Capsule Wardrobes Are Silly And Expensive
You might have noticed a trend at Hip Diggs. I buck trends! I keep a small wardrobe. But…
My Best Clothing Purchase Ever
Over the years I’ve bought a lot of clothes. I’ve never kept a closet stuffed full, but I’ve…
What They Don’t Tell You: Blogging Isn’t Easy
If you’re interested in blogging, you’ve probably read dozens of blogs about blogging. Chances are that most of…
8 Good Reasons You Should Never Stop Walking
I like a variety of exercise. If I had to choose just one form of exercise, it would…
The Fine Line Of Monetizing Minimalism
How do minimalist blogs make a profit? In most cases, they don’t. It’s only the most popular minimalist…
Minimalist Or Pragmatist? That’s A Good Question
I was living the minimalist life long before it was cool. I lived in a 20-foot trailer in the middle…
It’s Time to Say Goodbye to My Minimalist Experiment
When I started Hip Diggs almost five years ago, I didn’t know what the future would hold. Nobody…
How To Overcome The Fear Of Losing Everything
I believe there are four basic fears that keep us from letting go. These fears are behind addictions.…
Two Free Books On Simple Living
Do you find yourself rushed? Do you find your surroundings cluttered? Would you like to live more simply?…
7 Habits That Foster Creativity: Find Your Creative Genius
Being creative is not always easy. Practicing a lifestyle that fosters creativity is simple. Highly creative people have…
Break Tradition: It’s Okay!
Thanksgiving is on the way. I’ve always loved the Thanksgiving holiday. It hasn’t been as commercialized as many…
7 Ways To Return To The Lost Art Of Being Still
With all the busyness and technological clutter in our lives, we’ve forgotten the art of being still. That…
Thank You for Believing In Me and Reading My Writing
This is it, my last post at Hip Diggs. I said something similar at the end of 2018,…
Sweeping The Floor As A Form Of Meditation
I don’t regularly practice meditation in the traditional sense. But I do find peace in the things I…
Get Back To Where You Are
With all of life’s busyness and complications it becomes easy to lose ourselves. We get so overwhelmed that…
It All Starts With You
Only you can start living more simply. It starts today. I’m here to help. Hip Diggs wants to…
The Big-Unbusy-Your-Schedule-Bald-Faced Lie
Have you read all the minimalist’s posts about being less busy? I sure have. I’ve even written a…
Simple Coaching Packages
Simple Coaching Package One includes: 4 hours of coaching by phone (within the U.S.) or Skype. Email access…
An Offer on the Table: Selling My House
This is just a short update post in regard to selling my home. I accepted an offer on…
6 Secrets Surgery Taught Me About Life And Minimalism
In June, I had a hernia surgery. It was the first surgery I’ve ever had. It gave me…
What Is The Meaning Of True Success?
Have you ever tried to compete to get ahead in life? Have you strived for more financial success?…
Could Extreme Minimalism Be Selfishness In Disguise?
When people are excessive we often call them selfish. So could extreme minimalism really be a form of…
The Problem With Labels: Why I’m Not Really A Minimalist
I know I’ve referred to myself as a minimalist on this blog. I’m not really. I do have…
9 Things Even Minimalists Need: Don’t Get Caught Without Them
We see minimalists and simple-living bloggers posting about the things we don’t need, but what about the things…
Brand New Blogger? Get Started Here:
So, you got a domain name? You’re a brand new blogger. Now what? Stop! Think. Have a plan…
Welcome To The New Hip Diggs
Life is complicated enough. We don’t need more. We need less. Welcome to the new Hip Diggs. We…
Stop Trying To Be Perfect: 7 Benefits Of Imperfection
I used to be a perfectionist. Imperfect wouldn’t cut it. Everything had to be just right. Guess what?…
Take The 10 Step Challenge To Simple Living
You might think living simple is easy. It’s not. Modern culture would not have us live simple. It’s…
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Future Home Of The Hip Diggs Membership Program |
In the not-so-distant future, Hip Diggs will be offering a simple online course for members only. Please be…
Hip Diggs Now Part Of The Simple Family Of Blogs
I’ve recently started designing two new blogs to go live in 2015: www.simplwrtr.com and www.simplblogger.com. Hip Diggs is now part…
Becoming Wiser and More Patient Through Home Ownership
After about 20 years of home ownership (5 in starter home & close to 15 in contractor-built home),…
Moving Day
Photo Credit I’ve moved a lot in my life. Too many times, really. It’s been awhile since I’ve…
Inspect the Inspector's Inspection
You’ve all heard the saying “buyer beware” or “caveat emptor.” It’s true. It’s always the best practice…
Homeowner vs. The Ivy, Part 1
I swore I’d never buy a house with walnut trees or ivy in my yard. Why? Because the…
A Dog Run For Shep
We love our pets. They’re part of the family. Our dog Shep is a great dog, but he…
The Value of Friends and Neighbors: Roger That
Photo Credit All was good, or so I thought. Then I wandered out back to see the two…
Gutters: A Dirty Do-It-Yourself Job
Photo Credit Now I understand the expression, “get your mind out of the gutter.” When your gutters are…
Dreaming The Hip House
Reality has to start with a dream. I bought a house. That was the first step of…
Comparing Home Improvement Stores
Okay, so this post isn’t based off of some kind of in-depth consumer-based study. I didn’t go…
Simpl Goods
RSS / Follow Humble beginnings require excellent service. Hip Diggs guarantees quality. It’s our simple promise to you. New…
Hip Diggs Now Part Of The Simpl Family Of Blogs
October 6, 2014 / Dan Erickson / Follow / Join / RSS I’ve recently started designing two new blogs to go…
The Hip House Project
My dream house isn’t actually my house. It’s my garage. That’s right, my garage. I told you I’m…
Can You Help Hip Diggs Out?
I’m a busy guy. I work full-time, keep my personal/writing blog at danerickson.net, and I’m a single dad.…
Advice for Building a Deck
Our first deck on our first house was a basic, 12×16 square, and what we expected to take…
Power Washing Your House & Deck
At some point, every home owner needs to power wash the outside of the house along with the…
Beware The Hot-Air Heater Guy
I was fortunate enough to learn a valuable lesson early on in my home-ownership journey. Buyer beware! This…
Coming Soon: A Journey Into Home Ownership
I bought a house. What was I thinking? Whatever I was thinking, it’s too late. I can’t take…
Living in Small Spaces: Step Five – The Squeeze
So we’ve talked about minimizing your material stuff. Don’t stop. It’s a good practice to consider each thing…
Hip Ideas
Okay, so you have more stuff than space. Built-ins and shelves are great ideas. Consider buying some shelving…
20 Household Items Most People Have That They Don’t Really Need: A Readers’ Survey
Hip Diggs recently did a Facebook survey to discover that we all have things we think we need…
How To Stop Always Wanting More
Always wanting more is a mindset. We aren’t born with it. We’re taught. From a young age our…
How to Stop Overthinking
Have you ever spent too much time thinking about something? When you put too much focus on your…
How To Create A Minimalist Kitchen In 7 Steps
How much stuff do you really need in your kitchen? I think it depends on how much cooking…
The Power Of A Day Trip: Sometimes, You Just Gotta Get Away
What are you doing this weekend? Do you have some extra work to get done? Does the yard…
