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.
Like links? Here are some good ones! Hip Diggs isn’t the only simple-living blog in the world. There are hundreds of blogs about simple living and minimalism on the Internet. Hip Diggs would like to tip our hat to 25…
Sometimes I feel like I don’t have enough focus. I shift back and forth from topic to topic. I can’t decide whether I’d rather be a writer or a musician. And I’m always changing my exercise routines. Is there something…
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…
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.…
How do minimalist blogs make a profit? In most cases, they don’t. It’s only the most popular minimalist blogs that monetize minimalism. It’s a fine line. Should we be monetizing minimalism? Or does that contradict the very nature of the movement?…
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…
