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.
Every year about this time I go to a family reunion. But it’s not really my family. They sort of adopted me. So I’d just like to remind you: never forget the importance of family, no matter who they are. …
Occasionally, I like to write a creative piece at Hip Diggs. If you’ve been over to my personal blog at www.danerickson.net, you know I write fiction, poetry, and music. Today’s post is a poem contemplating two extremes: Nothing Or Everything?…
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the sales tactics of some blogs? Popup screens, signup boxes, sidebars filled with ads, they all clutter your reading experience. As a blogger, I’ve played with several approaches to selling my products and services.…
Today’s post is a guest post by Karen Trefzger. Asking “Does it spark joy?” may not help you with your clutter problem. Joshua Becker, who blogs at becomingminimalist has described how he became a minimalist about ten years ago. While wasting a beautiful…
A few years ago, I learned about something called a boxing party. It’s a simple concept. You box up the majority of your material belongings. Then you store them in your basement or your garage for a few months. In…
At the end of 2018, I was done posting regularly at Hip Diggs. And I am. However, I am going to continue to post, but only when I have something new to say about my own journey to live more…
We all work hard for our money. So sometimes it’s hard to part with it. Often, we find ourselves buying cheap goods. In the end, cheap costs too much. When you choose quality, you save money and more. Have you…
I try to keep life pretty simple. I live in a modest home and drive an economical car. My home has less material stuff in it than most people’s homes. Some would even call me a minimalist. But I’ve got…
Just to get one thing straight from the start, I’m not talking about human babies. I’m talking about your creative works. Creative minimalists are willing to kill their own creative works. I’ve been a creative person all my life. Ever…
Today would have been my dad’s 83rd birthday. He passed away in 2010. I never recognized it growing up, but my dad never cared too much for stuff. He was a minimalist long before it was a thing. Okay, my…
