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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?
MESSY TO MINIMALIST
E-COURSE
Are you drowning in clutter, both physical and mental? This course isn’t just about tidying up, it’s about clearing out the chaos to hear your heart.
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MINIMALISM DEEP DIVE
7 Tips For Decluttering Your Car
Since your vehicle isn’t part of your living quarters it often gets…
Can Minimalism Be Colorful?
Minimalism is often associated with neutral colors like white, beige, and gray….
Lasting Impact of Minimalism in Japan
In honor of my kids and our two-year journey living in Japan,…
3 Habits You Will Drop Once You Become a Minimalist
Minimalism offers a simpler and more fulfilling way of life. Shift towards…
8 Ways to Get Un-Busy with Minimalism
In today’s fast-paced world, most of us are constantly seeking ways to…
You’ve Made it! You’re a Minimalist
Congratulations on taking the leap and adopting a minimalist lifestyle! Embracing minimalism…
5 Minimalism for Moms Tricks
Hi, I’m Veronica, mom of two girls who are 5 & 7,…
Can Boomers Become Minimalists?
Boomers get a borderline comical reputation for holding onto possessions. Children of…
Compulsive Decluttering is Not the Goal of Minimalism
The spectrum of possession accumulation ranges from hoarding disorder to compulsive decluttering….
5 Misconceptions About Minimalists
#1 Minimalists Only Own a Few Items One of the most common…
4 Best Parts About Becoming a Minimalist
All the critics of minimalism would have you believe we are absolute…
How Come All Minimalists Talk About is Minimalism?
Straightaway, I bow my head in shame. I am one hundred percent…
75 Celebrity Minimalists Revealed
It’s easy for average people to judge every move celebrities make. They…
I Can’t Be a Minimalist
Anytime I tell someone I’m a minimalist they feel the need to…
Spend More to Save Money
Minimalists are very intentional about how they spend their money. We spend…
12 Habits Every Minimalist Follows
Minimalists come in so many shapes and forms. There are no hard…
Is Minimalism Good?
Existential questions about the minimalist lifestyle really require a conversation nobody ever…
10 Best Cheap Minimalist Products
When people take my Messy to Minimalist e-course they always side eye…
3 Ways Stuff Stops You From Living Your Life
An average American has over 300,000 individual items in their home. The…
Have a Successful Garage Sale
Becoming a minimalist has countless benefits including earning income by selling your…
Why Should I Become a Minimalist?
Minimalism is a lifestyle, an approach to life that can change the…
Hacks to Minimize Your Home Office
Working from home has become the norm for many of us in…
How to Become a Nomadic Family
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