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Who’s Veronica?
Hi, I’m Veronica,
your friendly ex-“American dream” addict. I swapped predictability for passion, possessions for experiences, and ‘No, I can’t’ for ‘Yes, I will.’
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Are Minimalists Happier?
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75 Celebrity Minimalists Revealed
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How Come All Minimalists Talk About is Minimalism?
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7 Tips For Decluttering Your Car
Since your vehicle isn’t part of your living quarters it often gets…
37 Minimalist Christmas Gifts for Kids
Holidays can be a tricky time for minimalist parents. Minimalist Christmas gifts…
6 Ways Minimalism Can Create Income
Shift your focus from societal expectations to what is important to you…
4 Best Parts About Becoming a Minimalist
All the critics of minimalism would have you believe we are absolute…
11 Modern Minimalist Principles
While the core principles of minimalism remain the same, the way people…
Why Should I Become a Minimalist?
Minimalism is a lifestyle, an approach to life that can change the…
Minimalism Lifestyle – Do’s & Don’ts
Nobody is born a minimalist, you must choose to become a minimalist….
March Minimalist Challenge – complete
You’re here! I’m beyond excited to welcome you to the March Minimalist…
Beginner Tips for Minimizing
The path to becoming a minimalist is messy. Everyone wants my secret…
First Two Small Steps to Minimalism
In this article you will learn the first two small steps to…
You’ve Made it! You’re a Minimalist
Congratulations on taking the leap and adopting a minimalist lifestyle! Embracing minimalism…
10 Things You Should Buy as a Minimalist
I love the misconception that minimalists don’t or shouldn’t buy anything. In…
Spend More to Save Money
Minimalists are very intentional about how they spend their money. We spend…
Minimalists NEVER Buy This: Common Items to Avoid
Minimalism is all about living with less and focusing on what truly…
7 Realities of Minimalist Time Management
Minimalism has become a buzzword for the past several years, but it’s…
Extreme Minimalism vs. Messy Minimalism
Minimalism is a spectrum. There is a wide range of interpretations of…
Life Lessons Learned From Minimalism
On first glance it might appear that minimalism is about generally decluttering…
Oh Minimalism, How I Love Thee
Minimalism has been a buzzword for several years now, but for me,…

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