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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.’
Together, let’s discover the uncharted maps of our lives. Are you ready to stop the rat race and start truly living?
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Extreme Minimalism vs. Messy Minimalism
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Is Minimalism Good For Your Mental Health?
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5 Best Minimalist Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
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Can Minimalism Be Colorful?
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8 Minimalist Wallets for the Men in Your Life
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17 Things Making Your House Look Cluttered
You’ve cleaned your house. You have spent your nights and weekends organizing…
Stop Procrastinating Start Minimalism
The easiest thing in the world is to just keep doing what…
How Come All Minimalists Talk About is Minimalism?
Straightaway, I bow my head in shame. I am one hundred percent…
8 Reasons to Start Minimalism With Kids
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the…
9 Ways to Document Your Minimalism Journey
The path towards minimalism is windy and long. If you’ve decided to…
Spend More to Save Money
Minimalists are very intentional about how they spend their money. We spend…
Minimalist To Do List Printable
Minimalism is a lifestyle that focuses on eliminating distractions so you can…
10 Reasons to Avoid Minimalism
Anything in life worth doing has loud people on the other side…
6 Ways Minimalism Can Create Income
Shift your focus from societal expectations to what is important to you…
Minimalism Lifestyle – Do’s & Don’ts
Nobody is born a minimalist, you must choose to become a minimalist….
3 Habits You Will Drop Once You Become a Minimalist
Minimalism offers a simpler and more fulfilling way of life. Shift towards…
Is Minimalism Good for Kids?
The first reaction of moms is that it’s impossible to be a…
Letting Go of Sentimental Items Without Fear
The vast majority of people I speak with are hesitant to start…
6 Reasons Corporations Hate Minimalism
I shudder to think about how much corporations rule our lives. Corporations…
Create Your Bedroom Oasis with the Best Minimalist Bed Frames
Minimalism extends from mindset to material objects for those practicing the lifestyle….

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