Slow Changes Coming To Hip Diggs
If you follow my Facebook Page, you may have noticed some posts about changes coming to Hip Diggs. If you don’t follow the Facebook Page, I’ll fill you in now. I recently changed the name of my Facebook Page from…
Category Minimalism
The heart of Hipdiggs, the Minimalism category delves deep into the philosophy and practice of minimalism. It explores the benefits of a minimalist lifestyle, offers practical tips for decluttering, and encourages thoughtful discussions about consumerism, simplicity, and finding happiness in less.
Numbers: A Musical Journey In Simplicity
I’m excited about my latest music project, Numbers. I don’t usually post much about my creative work at Hip Diggs. I save that work for my other blog, The Creative Side. But the Numbers project is different. I recently completed a 12-song…
Hip Diggs Will Always Choose A Soft Approach To Sales
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the sales tactics of some blogs? Popup screens, signup boxes, sidebars filled with ads, they all clutter your reading experience. As a blogger, I’ve played with several approaches to selling my products and services.…
Joy Doesn’t Come From Things
Today’s post is a guest post by Karen Trefzger. Asking “Does it spark joy?” may not help you with your clutter problem. Joshua Becker, who blogs at becomingminimalist has described how he became a minimalist about ten years ago. While wasting a beautiful…
Keep Calm And Practice Relaxation Today
Learning how to relax is like anything else. You have to practice. It’s especially hard to keep calm in a fast-paced world. We’re trained to be constantly busy. But with a little practice, you can learn to be intentional about…
4 Ways To Make Less Trips To Town From Anywhere
Minimalism is simple. You just get rid of stuff and live with the bare necessities. But your needs look different if you live out in the sticks. Especially if you raise chickens, bees, and gardens. How can you make less…
Look To Nature And Learn: Renewal Is Closer Than You Think
When I go through periods of life when I feel like I’m not growing, I just look to nature. We can learn a lot about life, simplicity, and renewal by looking at the natural world. Lately, I’ve been feeling a…
The Minimalist Mixtape, By Dan Erickson
You might not know it, but I write music as wells as words. Earlier this year, I made my first attempt at recording a minimalist music project. I came up with 14 songs I call The Minimalist Mixtape. You might wonder…
I’m Not A Vegan, But I Love The Minimalist Vegan Blog
I eat meat. I’m sorry if that offends some of you, but I was raised in a blue-collar, meat-and-potatoes kind of home. I have learned to eat less meat over the years. And even though I eat meat, I love…
How Can We Be Minimalists In the Midst of a Homelessness Crisis?
This morning as I walked my old dog Shep, I saw a lady in a wheelchair lecturing herself. She was most likely homeless, and quite possibly a drug addict. I felt a little uncomfortable. Be honest. You probably would, too.…
