Lifestyle at Hipdiggs is about embracing simplicity in all aspects of life. This category explores topics like minimalism, mindfulness, and sustainable living, offering practical advice and thoughtful reflections on how to live a more intentional, less cluttered life.
Decluttering and downsizing are not quick fixes. Becoming a minimalist overnight isn’t very practical. I look at minimalism as a longterm plan. I’m figuring out how to downsize for life as I go. With a little work, you can, too.…
Do you desire lasting change? Have you tried to declutter only to find yourself buried in stuff? Have you tried to lose weight only to bounce back to being overweight? Have you made plans to change that did not come…
Do you have dreams? Are there things in life you want to accomplish, but you never seem to find the time? Maybe you want to open a business. Maybe you’d like to write a book. Maybe you want to run…
Recently, I made an offer on a little condominium. It needed some new paint and carpet, but it was cute. Still, I didn’t follow through. In today’s post, I’ll explain why. The real estate market is hot in my region…
I rediscovered the other day that some people tend to jump to conclusions, judge, and get angry about things that they don’t really understand. In my last post, Rehoming (or Fostering Out) Our Good Ol’ Dog, Shep?, the response over at my…
One year ago today, I wrote what I consider the first Hip Diggs’ blog post. It was a challenge to myself and my audience to live simple. Today, I’d like to look back at that post to see how much…
We’re told that we shouldn’t eat out very often. I’ve even suggested that a time or two at Hip Diggs. But sometimes eating out is better than eating at home. Lately, life has been busy for me. I’m a single…
Everybody thinks they have to join a gym or start a regular running routine to stay in shape. It’s a lie. There are really only two simple rules for exercise now. California Coast: Photo by Dan Erickson There are hundreds…
Uncertainty always lingers. It doesn’t matter how sure of ourselves we are. There will always be things that are out of our control. Uncertainty can hold you back. But there are some ways to move forward even in the face…
Have you ever done something that you knew you shouldn’t have? Of course you have. We all have. I recently tried and failed at something. The thing is this: I knew better in the first place. I failed to think…
