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.
I’ve always lived simply. I was a child victim of an extreme cult. We lived simply, with only the stark necessities. In my twenties, I chose to live simply in a 20-foot trailer. I rode a bicycle as my primary…
If you follow my Facebook Page, you may have noticed some posts about changes coming to Hip Diggs. If you don’t follow the Facebook Page, I’ll fill you in now. I recently changed the name of my Facebook Page from…
I’m excited about my latest music project, Numbers. I don’t usually post much about my creative work at Hip Diggs. I save that work for my other blog, The Creative Side. But the Numbers project is different. I recently completed a 12-song…
I’ve been blogging and writing for years. I’ve noticed something. The popular bloggers set the trends. The lesser-known bloggers copy the popular bloggers. Ideas get regurgitated over and over and over. But what would happen if we stopped following trends?…
I don’t live in a tiny house with less than 100 things. I do try to keep my home simple. My daughter’s still living at home, so my living room includes a piano and a television. Come on in for…
The first thing you need to decide is simple: what is you acceptable level of clutter? Many minimalists like zero clutter. I think that’s too high a bar. A little clutter is not a bad thing. Let’s be realistic. Nobody…
It’s been a long summer already. Moving wore me out. I’m ready for a week off. We’ll be spending some time by the ocean for some much needed rest and relaxation. In the past, I’ve posted about the importance of…
When I first started blogging back in 2011, I wanted to make $1,000,000 as a blogger. But my motivations have changed. Sure, I’d like to become financially independent. I’d like to sell more copies of my books. But what I…
I don’t wave my faith around like a flag. But occasionally I like to give credit where I believe it’s due. I don’t claim that any one belief is better than another. It’s just my belief that trusting in God…
When I was younger I had great expectations and dreams. I wanted to be a rock and roll star. I envisioned fancy mansions, cars, lots of exotic travel, and millions of dollars in the bank. It took awhile to get…
