Category Lifestyle

As we get settled into our new place, it still feels like life is still too busy, too chaotic, and never quite complete. How do we deal with the busyness dilemma? I sure hope this changes and we begin to…

So you’ve learned to keep your home tidy. At least it looks tidy. But what about those deep places? You know what I’m talking about: the cluttered closet, the over-stacked basement, and the junk drawers. How do you go about…

I grew up dirt poor. My family was on government assistance. After high school, I couldn’t afford to go to college. I started working minimum wage jobs. Living like a pauper through my 20s and 30s taught me a few…

I started Hip Diggs in October, 2014. The blog has grown a lot since then. Thousands of readers visit Hip Diggs every month. My first post was called, “Take The 10 Step Challenge To Simple Living.” I’d like to revisit…

Chances are good that you have more stuff in your kitchen than you’ll ever use. Recently, I went through my kitchen and found oodles of things I rarely or never use. So I thought I’d share some of my discoveries…

It’s getting to be that time of the year again: Christmas. I love the holiday season, but I don’t love the chaos and clutter that can come with it. This year I’m going to intentionally use the 12 days leading…

Whether it’s stuff, a relationship, or a job, there comes a time when we need to let go. Part of my minimalist journey has been learning how to know when something is no longer useful. How do we decide when…

Another year has come and gone. The years sure seem to fly by, don’t they? I like to set a few simple goals each year. At the end of the year, I review my successes and failures. This year’s report…

I’m a musician, a writer, an amateur photographer, and an artist wannabe. Do you notice anything about these hobbies? They’re all creative. I think everybody should consider practicing one creative hobby. If nothing else, at least give one a try.…