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.
Last week, The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn, and Ryan Nicodemus, started a podcast. Today, I’ll do a short review of their first podcast, including a response to their mention of Hip Diggs, children, and minimalism. History In The Making The…
Just because we want to live simply doesn’t mean we should swear off all modern conveniences. Whether it’s a microwave, a dishwasher, a dryer, or a car, there’s a downside to going without some modern conveniences. Some people take pride…
I’ve been thinking a lot about money matters lately. No, I’m not thinking about how I want to make more money. I’m not thinking about how I can save more money. I’ve been thinking about how money keeps us from…
I love to hike. Getting out in nature is always good for the body and the mind. I also like to run. Running is meditative and allows me to clear my head. But neither of these activities are the most…
Today, I want to encourage you to let something go. Actually, I’d like to encourage you to let three things go: one possession, one excessive activity, and one negative habit. When you’re done, you’ll have at least one less thing…
How many times have you met somebody who lives by the things that they own? Many people try to base who they are on what they buy. That’s not personality. That’s boring. Personality is what you do, how you treat…
Recently, someone told me that I deserve my 3-bedroom home, my newish car, and my middle-class lifestyle. They told me that I’ve worked hard for it and therefore I deserve it. But what if I actually deserve less? We’ve all…
Hip Diggs promotes listening to music and reading books. They’re both creative and intelligent ways to spend your time. But rather than owning stacks of books and hundreds of CDs, you could digitize your collections. I used to own nearly…
It’s not about who can get rid of the most stuff. It’s not about living with less to find happiness. It’s not about living in the tiniest house. It’s about knowing the value of enough. If you follow minimalist blogs,…
A few weeks ago I got an email that got me so excited I had to read it twice. “I’d like to create an iPhone app for Hip Diggs,” were the words written on my screen. Wow! I was excited.…
