Category Archives: Environmentalism

Simplicity Parenting for Yourself

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Eva

Simplicity Parenting is a movement that is gaining traction all over the world in places as diverse as India and Iceland, says Kim John Payne.  It’s easy to understand why: like the appeal of minimalism, simplicity in child-rearing is a pendulum swing away from … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Walking

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Eva

Since a friend sent me Walking Towards Peace, I’ve thought about the contentment of walking.  Of letting my eyes and mind wander, with no agenda but to move. Shannon points out that many writers have been walkers.  Walking has a long … Continue reading →

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I bought 2 new things

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Eva

You may recall my minimalist method for conscious consumption from this post about buying bras: 1) Don’t get it.  You probably don’t need it 2) Find it second-hand: hand-me-down, consignment, thrift 3) Buy new only if organic/fair trade/ethical I went with #3. … Continue reading →

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The Story of Stuff

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Eva

This short film changed my views on consuming, our culture, and our place in nature: Learn more at The Story of Stuff.  Does this video change how you think about shopping and buying?  About keeping up with the Joneses?

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What do minimalism, the environment, and finances have in common?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Eva

Has it ever happened to you that a bunch of ideas come into your life, one after the other, and they all tie together? That’s what happened to me with minimalism, my job, and finances.  Here’s a timeline: November 5, 2011: … Continue reading →

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New Bra Methodology

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Eva

My minimalist method for conscious consumption: 1) Don’t get it.  You probably don’t need it 2) Find it second-hand: hand-me-down, consignment, thrift 3) Buy new only if organic/fair trade/ethical Conscious consumption means consuming less and consuming thoughtfully.  So when it … Continue reading →

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Tiny, mini, micro houses

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Eva

Ever seen on of these?  The tiny house movement is in some ways a return to our roots.  Think of Little House in the Big Woods.  One-room cabins were a way of life then, and that was less than 150 years … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Cost of Clothes

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Eva

A friend recently sent me 6 Things You Should Know About Your Clothes by Shannon Whitehead.  Have you ever stopped to think about what happens before that cute skirt lands on the shelf at J. Crew? I am a staunch … Continue reading →

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Hand-me-downs

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Eva

Sometimes timing is just perfect.  My 33 items for winter were going fine, but I felt bored – enter hand-me-downs from a friend! A minimalist wardrobe can and should change.  Since we work with fewer pieces, it’s important to keep … Continue reading →

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