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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
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MINIMALISM DEEP DIVE
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As a minimalist, the idea of buying anything, let alone on Amazon,…
37 Minimalist Christmas Gifts for Kids
Holidays can be a tricky time for minimalist parents. Minimalist Christmas gifts…
Minimalist To Do List Printable
Minimalism is a lifestyle that focuses on eliminating distractions so you can…
51 Best Minimalist Shoes for Women [2023]
Best Minimalist Shoes As a woman, finding the perfect pair of shoes…
8 Reasons to Start Minimalism With Kids
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the…
8 Minimalist Wallets for the Men in Your Life
Humans have a tendency to fill any spaces available to them. If…
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You’re here! I’m beyond excited to welcome you to the March Minimalist…
10 Tools to Accelerate Your Minimalist Journey
Starting a minimalist journey can be as challenging as it is rewarding….
7 Tips For Decluttering Your Car
Since your vehicle isn’t part of your living quarters it often gets…
7 Realities of Minimalist Time Management
Minimalism has become a buzzword for the past several years, but it’s…
3 Ways Stuff Stops You From Living Your Life
An average American has over 300,000 individual items in their home. The…
6 Warning Signs Your Loved One is a Hoarder
It’s not uncommon to call someone a hoarder as a figure of…
Does Minimalism Help with ADHD?
The core principle of minimalism is reducing clutter and eliminating distractions. If…
Stop Procrastinating Start Minimalism
The easiest thing in the world is to just keep doing what…
Is Minimalism Good for Kids?
The first reaction of moms is that it’s impossible to be a…
DO NOT Attempt Minimalism Until You Know These Harsh Truths
I love minimalism. Though, as much as I love minimalism, I want…
Top 7 Life-Changing Best Books on Decluttering
Your journey towards a minimalist home begins with inspiration. You will find…
10 Best Cheap Minimalist Products
When people take my Messy to Minimalist e-course they always side eye…
Get Your Family Involved in Decluttering
I can’t become a minimalist, I’m a mom. Rarely a day goes…
8 Ways Becoming a Minimalist Can Be Fun
To everyone who’s thought about minimalism in the past but couldn’t bring…
8 Reasons Why Moms Need Minimalism
Moms need minimalism to lower the stress levels in the house and…
5 Best Minimalist Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Minimalist parents get a lot of negative feedback about how their lifestyle…
How to Become a Nomadic Family
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