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.
Over the years I’ve bought a lot of clothes. I’ve never kept a closet stuffed full, but I’ve had my share of clothing. I’ve always tried to be a frugal shopper. I’ve shopped for deals. I’ve shopped at second-hand stores.…
You might have noticed a trend at Hip Diggs. I buck trends! I keep a small wardrobe. But I don’t buy into the capsule wardrobe fad. In the long run, capsule wardrobes can be silly and expensive. You’ve probably seen…
Buying the latest music from mega-stars is almost like saying, “I support overindulgence. I support big businesses that manipulate and corrupt the beauty of art. I support using hyped-up production techniques to cause widespread mania.” Why not support local music…
When I first bought the domain, hipdiggs.com, a few years ago, I had a dream. I wanted to start a blog about the tiny house movement. I thought that building and living in a tiny house would be a great…
Minimalism sure has been all the buzz the last few years. But is it just a fad? It might be. If you get rid of all your stuff in a short period of time, chances are you’ve just fallen for…
I get tired of minimalists who tell me to stop organizing and just keep getting rid of my stuff. They act as if we should have such a small amount of stuff that we should never have to organize anything.…
Recently, I started something new. I began spending one or two weekends a month visiting small towns in the Inland Northwest for a potential writing project. I already knew these towns face some poverty issues, but I was shocked to…
How much stuff do you really need in your kitchen? I think it depends on how much cooking and baking you do. I cook simple meals that don’t require much. That’s why I’ve been making my kitchen into a minimalist…
When I started Hip Diggs almost five years ago, I didn’t know what the future would hold. Nobody knows what the future will hold. Hip Diggs was an experiment. I didn’t really set out thinking about it that way, but…
I was living the minimalist life long before it was cool. I lived in a 20-foot trailer in the middle of an apple orchard. My rent was $50 a month. I rode a bicycle as transportation. I owned less than 100 things.…
