Tag Archives: minimalism

The Flexibility for Family Time

Posted on November 17, 2013 by

I’m a little backlogged on blog posts, so those of you who subscribe to This Is The Little Life will get to catch up with me! Cheers! As I became acquainted with other tiny house dwellers in the Pacific Northwest, … Continue reading →

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The Minimalist’s New Clothes

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

This weekend I spent a couple hours scouring some of Portland’s very best thrift stores for additions to my minimalist wardrobe. I prefer buying clothes second-hand and Portland is a great place to do it. As I tried things on … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock Without Stocking Up

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

One of the things I could really relate with as I read The 100 Thing Challenge book (on my Kindle, of course!) was the chapter about how we often own many different items that serve similar purposes because none of … Continue reading →

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Haunted by Unfinished Business

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Moving is a great time to start The 100 Thing Challenge since you have to handle most of your stuff anyhow. But it is amazing how easy it is to just move that box/bin/tote/bag (again!) without actually taking a look through … Continue reading →

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My Things Challenge: Who’s Counting Anyway?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

I first heard of the 100 Thing Challenge about a year ago. I was downsizing from a two-bedroom bungalow to a tiny house at the time, but the 100 Thing Challenge seemed extreme so I dismissed it. Of course, tiny … Continue reading →

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