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.
The first thing you need to decide is simple: what is you acceptable level of clutter? Many minimalists like zero clutter. I think that’s too high a bar. A little clutter is not a bad thing. Let’s be realistic. Nobody…
It’s been a long summer already. Moving wore me out. I’m ready for a week off. We’ll be spending some time by the ocean for some much needed rest and relaxation. In the past, I’ve posted about the importance of…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.…
Sometimes minimalism can be taken to extremes. If your quest to live minimally keeps you awake or cold at night, you might be going too far. There’s a fine line between a minimalist lifestyle and having the things you need.…
I just got word today that our apartment will be ready tomorrow. I’ve also learned that the house sale will close on Monday. That means we have four days to move. Yup. Moving day is here. My daughter and I…
