As autumn rushes in and pushes toward winter, there is something I really look forward to, my own special Closet Change Over Day. It is something I have been doing for goodness knows how long, and still it is a true treat. Such a treat in fact that I thinkContinue Reading
I was sat on the ground weeding the other day, contemplating. Is there a direct correlation between no news and happiness? You see, I don’t watch, listen or read the news. (And by ‘news’ I mean main stream media news.) Why? Let me back up a bit and tell aContinue Reading
Minimalist packing is all about planning not about how long you are going. When I travel I like to keep things simple. I travel light. Luggage is a luxury Like many airlines these days they are treating luggage like a luxury. The more you wish to take the more youContinue Reading
I was cooking last night and it occurred to me (not sure why) that I use two particular utensils much, much more than others. This then had me thinking, in a general minimalist downsizing train of thought, if I could only have 2 kitchen utensils, which ones would they be?Continue Reading
Whether you wish to have a life that is debt free or wish to save money for something particular, from a small gift to a house, the tactic is the same. The simple (and rather off-putting) answer is spend less than you bring in. For me, that means a limitContinue Reading
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