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Posted on April 11, 2016 by Dan Erickson · 2 Comments We all have our weaknesses. I’m no exception. I’ve struggled with many things throughout life: alcohol, diet, fear, and more. Did you ever notice that some of our greatest…
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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.
Hip Diggs –
Posted on April 11, 2016 by Dan Erickson · 2 Comments We all have our weaknesses. I’m no exception. I’ve struggled with many things throughout life: alcohol, diet, fear, and more. Did you ever notice that some of our greatest…
Take The 10 Step Challenge To Simple Living
You might think living simple is easy. It’s not. Modern culture would not have us live simple. It’s a challenge to let go of all the stuff that’s been thrust upon us. Will you stand with me and take the…
Stop Trying To Be Perfect: 7 Benefits Of Imperfection
I used to be a perfectionist. Imperfect wouldn’t cut it. Everything had to be just right. Guess what? I never completed half the things I set out to accomplish. I was too busy trying to get everything perfect. Does this…
Living in Small Spaces: Step Five – The Squeeze
So we’ve talked about minimizing your material stuff. Don’t stop. It’s a good practice to consider each thing you possess regularly, and ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” If the answer is no, let it go. It’s also a…
Beware The Hot-Air Heater Guy
I was fortunate enough to learn a valuable lesson early on in my home-ownership journey. Buyer beware! This lesson cost me $454.44. I hope by writing about it, I might save you some money. In order to fully appreciate this…
Advice for Building a Deck
Our first deck on our first house was a basic, 12×16 square, and what we expected to take a weekend took most of the summer. The second deck we built is the one on our current home, a 20×30 with…
Can You Help Hip Diggs Out?
I’m a busy guy. I work full-time, keep my personal/writing blog at danerickson.net, and I’m a single dad. Keeping up here at hipdiggs.com has proven to be a challenge I may not be up to. That’s why I’m asking for a…
Gutters: A Dirty Do-It-Yourself Job
Photo Credit Now I understand the expression, “get your mind out of the gutter.” When your gutters are right beneath a walnut tree and have been ignored for a few years, they are a dirty place. I must have scooped…
The Value of Friends and Neighbors: Roger That
Photo Credit All was good, or so I thought. Then I wandered out back to see the two backyard spigots running full pressure. When I tried to turn them off nothing happened. Water came out when they were on. Water…
