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 wishes you a simple little Christmas. Don’t make things too complicated You know what’s really important: it’s time with family and friends. Don’t complicate Christmas with too much travel or food. Don’t overdo the decorations and presents. Have…
Almost every time I tell someone that I write about simple living, they say something like, “Oh, I love those tiny houses, too, but I could never live in one.” Or they might say, “I had some friends who tried…
It might seem like a strange time of year to write about vacationing. Not really. A vacation might be exactly what you need. I used to shun vacations. No more. I’ve learned that vacationing has many health benefits. Now, I…
Walking is my go-to exercise. You can walk anywhere, from home, at work, or even when you travel. It requires no special equipment but a decent pair of shoes. And here’s the best part: the walking life could save your…
If you’re a writer, you’ve likely heard all sorts of tips about how to write. Words like focus, discipline, and habit all enter into conversations. I won’t lie. Those are all part of being a great writer. But I have…
A few years ago on my danerickson.net blog, someone told me that my writing was similar to Leo Babauta’s writing. “Leo who?” I asked. I did some research and discovered Zen Habits. I’d already been on a journey to live simple.…
A few weeks ago I announced my Live Simple membership program for 2017. However, I’ve since decided to postpone. Why? I spend too much time online already. So what to do? Over the last few months, I’ve developed 7 ways to limit…
Like many of you, I don’t really like clutter. As a kid I liked to keep my room fairly neat. But when I was a teenager, I didn’t really care too much when it got messy. Something changed. I bought…
Have you ever walked into someone’s house and thought, “What is all this crap?” They have piles of stuff everywhere. Maybe you have more things laying around your own home than you’d like. Cluttered spaces create anxiety. Uncluttered spaces help…
Have you ever received a gift that you didn’t want? What do you do? You like to live simple. The unwanted gift doesn’t fit your lifestyle. Do you keep it? Or is it okay to let it go? I used…
