Happy Birthday: Hip Diggs Is One Year Old
One year ago today, I wrote what I consider the first Hip Diggs’ blog post. It was a challenge to myself and my audience to live simple. Today, I’d like to look back at that post to see how much…
Category Lifestyle
Lifestyle at Hipdiggs is about embracing simplicity in all aspects of life. This category explores topics like minimalism, mindfulness, and sustainable living, offering practical advice and thoughtful reflections on how to live a more intentional, less cluttered life.
Eating Out Is Not Always A Bad Thing For Busy People
We’re told that we shouldn’t eat out very often. I’ve even suggested that a time or two at Hip Diggs. But sometimes eating out is better than eating at home. Lately, life has been busy for me. I’m a single…
Practice Is The Key To Creating Significant Change
Have you tried to create change in your life only to fall short? Maybe you want to live with less stuff. Perhaps you’re trying to lose weight. Or maybe you want to learn a new skill. The reason you may…
Routines Are Holding You Back From Achieving Greatness
How do you achieve something? You work toward it. You earn it. Right? And routines are made to help you reach your goals. That’s not always true. Every morning you get up, make your bed, and wash your face. Then…
Don’t Buy Into The Fear Of Not Enough
How many times have you bought something without truly needing it? How much more do you have than your parents did? We live in a culture that teaches to fear not enough. We’re constantly told we need more. Don’t buy…
Too Much Is Too Much, Even For Thanksgiving
I’m writing this post at the risk of sounding unAmerican. Why do we eat until we can barely walk at Thanksgiving? Really. Does it make sense? It’s unhealthy. It’s gluttonous. It’s a waste. You can have a good meal without…
3 Lies You’ve Been Told About Relaxation
How do you find relaxation? Do you listen to soothing music. Do you drink hot tea? Do you pray and meditate? Maybe you find relaxation in gardening, writing, or knitting. These are all good options. Many people choose alternative ways…
5 Reasons To Stop Caring What Others Think
Remember when you were in high school? You had to buy the right clothes to fit in. You had to hang with the right people to be cool. You were constantly concerned with your image. Remember trying to impress others?…
Act Fast: Sometimes It’s Important to Make Quick Decisions
If selling my house has taught me one thing, it’s that sometimes we have to act fast. When the offers started coming in, I had to quickly review and decide if it was something I wanted to consider. Fortunately, in…
All Packed up and Nowhere to Go
I’ve been getting my house prepped for selling. Honestly, it’s still my intention to sell my house. Yet, I’m hesitating. Today, I’ll explain why: Currently, the real estate market in my town, Yakima Washington, is hot. I’m not sure why,…
