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.
Is there a formula for a good blog post? Not exactly, but I believe there are some basic elements to great blog posts. I don’t like the idea of a one-size-fits-all formula for blogging. I like originality. Still, if you’re…
Being frugal with our spending habits doesn’t mean we’re cheap. In fact, it’s by being intentional about the material things we buy that we can experience more. Buying less and traveling more is something I practice. Photo by Dan Erickson…
As I wrap things up for another year at Hip Diggs, I’d like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year. May you always find peace and blessings, today, tomorrow, and forever. Remember, make this holiday less about…
Do you ever wonder why clutter keeps creeping into your life? What if I told you it starts in your mind? It does. Our cluttered thoughts lead to our physical clutter. People often think of minimalism as “living small.” But…
My daughter just turned 12 years old last week. She’s a great kid, but she’s not a minimalist. She’s got entirely too much stuff and she wants more. I’d love it if Annie would live more simple, but I don’t…
Do you struggle to keep a clean inbox? I know a lot of people who can’t keep up with their email. The same people often don’t return email. Why? Because they’re buried in email. But there is a way to…
If you want to live a simple life you need to learn to let go. Minimalists often talk about letting go of physical belongings. To find peace, you also need to let go of negative emotions and harbored resentment. Forgiveness…
One of my neighbors never parks their car in the garage. Why? It’s too full of stuff. Another neighbor has a garage that’s meticulously organized. There’s plenty of room for the car, but there must be 30 feet of shelving…
It’s spring. I’d like to motivate you to make some simple changes around your home. It’s time to let go of the old. The new will be the peaceful results you achieve by letting go of the old. Let’s get…
This is another one of those topics that makes me nervous to write about. Just like finances, my track record isn’t the best in this area. I’m currently divorced without an intimate romantic partnership on the horizon. What do I…
