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.
Before you swear off all material possessions, stop and consider value. Each item we buy has value, some things have value beyond money. I recently bought my daughter, Annie, a clarinet for band. She was beaming. That in itself was…
Poverty is a problem in America. Sometimes people live in extreme poverty due to circumstances or forces beyond their control. But quit telling me the system is rigged and that our decisions do not influence our ability to overcome hardships.…
I don’t do reviews often. But recently I read a book I’d heard a lot about: The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield. It’s about creativity, but I think it can relate to minimalism and simple living. I’ll get to…
Hip Diggs is a blog about simple living and minimalism. You’d expect posts about getting rid of clutter, buying less stuff, and and living in smaller homes. Why then, write about writing? The Short Answer: I’m A Writer Writers should…
I travel several times a year. As a moderate minimalist, I’ve learned to travel light. You don’t have to limit yourself to one set of clothes, but there are ways you can travel with only one or two small bags.…
You don’t need shiny new modern things to be a minimalist. In fact, as long as what you have is functional, you really don’t need new stuff at all. You simply need to practice taking care of what you have.…
You can learn a lot about minimalism when you travel. If you practice traveling light, you’re already learning the basic concepts of being minimalist. I travel several times each year. Vacations, weekend getaways, conferences, and job interviews all require planning…
Remember that old saying, “If at first you don’t succeed: Try, try, try again. This is age-old wisdom, but we need to add something important into the mix. William Edward Hickson was a British educational writer. He lived from 1803-1870.…
It feels to me like some folks think that turning minimalist will make them happy. But happiness isn’t achieved. Just as we won’t gain happiness from buying stuff, we also won’t gain happiness by eliminating stuff. Would a dining room…
I hear my daughter, Annie, talking about what she wants in life. She already knows the traditional American Dream. She wants a nice house with a swimming pool and a sports car and… We’ve all been taught to want more…
