Tackle Family Clutter with Heat Maps   Many tidying techniques promise to keep down family clutter. One of the simplest and most creative of these techniques is heat mapping, which identifies problem areas within the home. A heat map represents values with colors, and heat mapping for clutter works because the practice yields data. If you were to heat map your living space, which rooms would be labeled red? On this week’s episode I interview fellow blogger and podcaster... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/115/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/115/">How to Tackle Family Clutter by Heat Mapping</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

  Tackle Family Clutter with Heat Maps   Many tidying techniques promise to keep down family clutter. One of the simplest and most creative of these techniques is heat mapping, which identifies problem areas within the home. A heat map represents values with colors, and heat mapping for clutter works because the practice yields data. If you were to heat map your living space, which rooms would be labeled red? On this week’s episode I interview fellow blogger and podcaster... Read More Read More The post How to Tackle Family Clutter by Heat Mapping appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

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How to Tackle Family Clutter by Heat Mapping

You are likely inundated with Coronavirus chatter; you may have switched off media coverage to escape pandemic doom-and-gloom, too. But I believe in these moments before the storm it’s critical to get prepared. Best case scenario? It all blows over. Worst case scenario? We find ourselves ready for whatever lies on the horizon. On this special episode, I outline the ways I am preparing both my children and my household for the COVID-19 pandemic.   * Want more episodes like... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/114-5/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/114-5/">Special Episode | How I’m Preparing for Coronavirus</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

You are likely inundated with Coronavirus chatter; you may have switched off media coverage to escape pandemic doom-and-gloom, too. But I believe in these moments before the storm it’s critical to get prepared. Best case scenario? It all blows over. Worst case scenario? We find ourselves ready for whatever lies on the horizon. On this special episode, I outline the ways I am preparing both my children and my household for the COVID-19 pandemic.   * Want more episodes like... Read More Read More The post Special Episode | How I’m Preparing for Coronavirus appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

Special Episode | How I’m Preparing for Coronavirus

When Overspending on Luxury Backfires   Many financially-able consumers commit to overspending on designer purchases. Because luxury goods by nature are both pricey and in high-demand, such possessions communicate status and prestige. Then there’s our biology: evolution reinforces comparing and competing. In the age of social media we post fancy photos of ourselves doing fancy things as a way to prove we, too, are as worthy as our peers. But while consumers assume investing in designer items will result in... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/114/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/114/">When Overspending Backfires</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

When Overspending on Luxury Backfires   Many financially-able consumers commit to overspending on designer purchases. Because luxury goods by nature are both pricey and in high-demand, such possessions communicate status and prestige. Then there’s our biology: evolution reinforces comparing and competing. In the age of social media we post fancy photos of ourselves doing fancy things as a way to prove we, too, are as worthy as our peers. But while consumers assume investing in designer items will result in... Read More Read More The post When Overspending Backfires appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

When Overspending Backfires

Have you ever wondered what seasoned minimalists do on the weekend? Here’s a top-secret minimalist tip: It isn’t all rest and relaxation. While minimalists believe simplicity is important – and while Sunday is indeed *the* day to rest – minimalists also know it’s prudent to spend weekends quietly preparing for the upcoming week. On this week’s show I’m thrilled to offer 8 minimalist tips that mitigate weekday mania and usher in easy-breezy simplicity during the workweek. My suggestions aren’t overly... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/113/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/113/">How Minimalists Spend their Sundays: 8 Tips</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Have you ever wondered what seasoned minimalists do on the weekend? Here’s a top-secret minimalist tip: It isn’t all rest and relaxation. While minimalists believe simplicity is important – and while Sunday is indeed *the* day to rest – minimalists also know it’s prudent to spend weekends quietly preparing for the upcoming week. On this week’s show I’m thrilled to offer 8 minimalist tips that mitigate weekday mania and usher in easy-breezy simplicity during the workweek. My suggestions aren’t overly... Read More Read More The post How Minimalists Spend their Sundays: 8 Tips appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

How Minimalists Spend their Sundays: 8 Tips

Microplastic Pollution: Everything you Need to Know   These days, microplastic pollution is everywhere. It isn’t hyperbole: Scientists find plastic everywhere they look for it. Microplastics pollute our oceans; they reside in the bellies of animals, too. And plastics are also in humans: A 2019 study concluded that we consume a credit card’s-worth of plastic each week, on average. When we examine the scope of the microplastics problem – when we understand fully that plastic has invaded every nook and... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/112/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/112/">The Nitty-Gritty Behind Microplastic Pollution</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Microplastic Pollution: Everything you Need to Know   These days, microplastic pollution is everywhere. It isn’t hyperbole: Scientists find plastic everywhere they look for it. Microplastics pollute our oceans; they reside in the bellies of animals, too. And plastics are also in humans: A 2019 study concluded that we consume a credit card’s-worth of plastic each week, on average. When we examine the scope of the microplastics problem – when we understand fully that plastic has invaded every nook and... Read More Read More The post The Nitty-Gritty Behind Microplastic Pollution appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

The Nitty-Gritty Behind Microplastic Pollution

5 Tricks to Help You Buy Less Stuff   If you often make impulse purchases you end up regretting later, you can thank The Itch. The Itch is that feeling that blinds our better judgement when we see an item we really, really want. The Itch is cunning: It goads us into throwing caution to the wind and buying whatever the fancy item may be. Despite all we know about conscious consumerism, it’s natural for you and me to experience... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/111/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/111/">5 Tricks to Help You Buy Less Stuff</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

5 Tricks to Help You Buy Less Stuff   If you often make impulse purchases you end up regretting later, you can thank The Itch. The Itch is that feeling that blinds our better judgement when we see an item we really, really want. The Itch is cunning: It goads us into throwing caution to the wind and buying whatever the fancy item may be. Despite all we know about conscious consumerism, it’s natural for you and me to experience... Read More Read More The post 5 Tricks to Help You Buy Less Stuff appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

5 Tricks to Help You Buy Less Stuff

Tips on Decluttering 6 Oft-Forgotten Areas You decluttered. You’ve tidied. You organized what’s left, and now you’re exhausted. But still – to your chagrin! – you realize the work’s not *quite* complete. It happens to the best of us: In the throes of decluttering, we overlook specific spaces that demand our attention. My guest this week is blogger, YouTuber, and decluttering expert Shannon Torrens. Shannon is on the show to identity the 6 areas we tend to overlook on our journeys... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/110/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/110/">Tips on Decluttering 6 Oft-Forgotten Areas</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Tips on Decluttering 6 Oft-Forgotten Areas You decluttered. You’ve tidied. You organized what’s left, and now you’re exhausted. But still – to your chagrin! – you realize the work’s not *quite* complete. It happens to the best of us: In the throes of decluttering, we overlook specific spaces that demand our attention. My guest this week is blogger, YouTuber, and decluttering expert Shannon Torrens. Shannon is on the show to identity the 6 areas we tend to overlook on our journeys... Read More Read More The post Tips on Decluttering 6 Oft-Forgotten Areas appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

Tips on Decluttering 6 Oft-Forgotten Areas

In order to make fabric, you need thread. And to make thread? You need fibers. But what are eco friendly fibers, exactly, and why are they important? Textile corporations intentionally shadow their manufacturing processes from the public; they obscure their garment labels with hard-to-understand terms, too. I believe this obfuscation is intentional: Because we consumers are confused, we give up on attempting to comprehend the ins and outs of one of the most environmentally destructive industries in the world. On... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/109/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/109/">What are Eco Friendly Fibers, Really?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

In order to make fabric, you need thread. And to make thread? You need fibers. But what are eco friendly fibers, exactly, and why are they important? Textile corporations intentionally shadow their manufacturing processes from the public; they obscure their garment labels with hard-to-understand terms, too. I believe this obfuscation is intentional: Because we consumers are confused, we give up on attempting to comprehend the ins and outs of one of the most environmentally destructive industries in the world. On... Read More Read More The post What are Eco Friendly Fibers, Really? appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

What are Eco Friendly Fibers, Really?

Less is more, and not just with possessions: A minimalist lifestyle decreases stress and increases peace of mind. Many of us could benefit from intentional lifestyle tweaks that prioritize free time, reduce financial stress and curate fulfilling relationships. The single-best way to accomplish all these (lofty) tasks? Simplify wherever possible. On today’s show I’m thrilled to offer 6 minimalist lifestyle tips that emphasize time management, tweak finances and manage interpersonal relationships with simplicity in mind. I explain the 50-50 approach to showing... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/108/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/108/">6 Minimalist Lifestyle Tips for Overarching Simplicity</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Less is more, and not just with possessions: A minimalist lifestyle decreases stress and increases peace of mind. Many of us could benefit from intentional lifestyle tweaks that prioritize free time, reduce financial stress and curate fulfilling relationships. The single-best way to accomplish all these (lofty) tasks? Simplify wherever possible. On today’s show I’m thrilled to offer 6 minimalist lifestyle tips that emphasize time management, tweak finances and manage interpersonal relationships with simplicity in mind. I explain the 50-50 approach to showing... Read More Read More The post 6 Minimalist Lifestyle Tips for Overarching Simplicity appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

6 Minimalist Lifestyle Tips for Overarching Simplicity

Are you concerned you have an unhealthy attachment to stuff? Do you worry for a loved one who has trouble letting possessions go? Hoarding Disorder isn’t necessarily all piles and pathways; in real life, hoarding can look much different than the extremes highlighted on television. There’s a fine line between a cluttered household versus a hoarding household and – for many of us – pinning down the difference feels slippery. On this week’s show I’m speaking with social worker, hoarding... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/107/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/107/">Cluttered vs. Hoarding: What’s the Difference?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Are you concerned you have an unhealthy attachment to stuff? Do you worry for a loved one who has trouble letting possessions go? Hoarding Disorder isn’t necessarily all piles and pathways; in real life, hoarding can look much different than the extremes highlighted on television. There’s a fine line between a cluttered household versus a hoarding household and – for many of us – pinning down the difference feels slippery. On this week’s show I’m speaking with social worker, hoarding... Read More Read More The post Cluttered vs. Hoarding: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

Cluttered vs. Hoarding: What’s the Difference?

Eco-friendliness is hot right now. It’s in. But marketing teams have their fingers on the pulse and know that consumers increasingly demand green products. So they tout misleading claims to sound more eco-friendly than they actually are to – you guessed it! – make a profit. It’s called greenwashing, and consumers are being duped by innuendos, imagery and outright lies Every. Single. Day. Corporations want us to believe we can buy our way out of the environmental crisis we’ve made... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/106/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/106/">Have you Been Duped by Greenwashing?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Eco-friendliness is hot right now. It’s in. But marketing teams have their fingers on the pulse and know that consumers increasingly demand green products. So they tout misleading claims to sound more eco-friendly than they actually are to – you guessed it! – make a profit. It’s called greenwashing, and consumers are being duped by innuendos, imagery and outright lies Every. Single. Day. Corporations want us to believe we can buy our way out of the environmental crisis we’ve made... Read More Read More The post Have you Been Duped by Greenwashing? appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

Have you Been Duped by Greenwashing?

Ever wondered where Goodwill donations really go? Our society craves what’s shiny and what’s new. We toss broken stuff without bothering to repair it; we donate perfectly good stuff to make room in our homes for newer, sleeker models, too. Between 1967 and 2017, the amount Americans spent annually on stuff increased nearly twenty-fold. And while some items will be recycled into new goods or given to others in need, the vast majority of our unwanted stuff is destined for... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/105/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/105/">Donating’s Dark Side: Where Do Goodwill Donations Go?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Ever wondered where Goodwill donations really go? Our society craves what’s shiny and what’s new. We toss broken stuff without bothering to repair it; we donate perfectly good stuff to make room in our homes for newer, sleeker models, too. Between 1967 and 2017, the amount Americans spent annually on stuff increased nearly twenty-fold. And while some items will be recycled into new goods or given to others in need, the vast majority of our unwanted stuff is destined for... Read More Read More The post Donating’s Dark Side: Where Do Goodwill Donations Go? appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

Donating’s Dark Side: Where Do Goodwill Donations Go?

Few would object: Kinship is important. Humans are evolutionarily designed to live alongside others; eco-friendly communities facilitate the sharing of resources, too. Still, many of us have minimal – (if any!) – contact with our neighbors. And although we may quite physically live within a community, so many of us feel isolated. My guest today argues that close-knit groups are important for another reason: When it comes to sustainability, communities encourage innovation. Today’s guest is Waylon Jepsen. Waylon grew up... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/104/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/104/">Eco-Friendly Communities & Why We Need Each Other</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Few would object: Kinship is important. Humans are evolutionarily designed to live alongside others; eco-friendly communities facilitate the sharing of resources, too. Still, many of us have minimal – (if any!) – contact with our neighbors. And although we may quite physically live within a community, so many of us feel isolated. My guest today argues that close-knit groups are important for another reason: When it comes to sustainability, communities encourage innovation. Today’s guest is Waylon Jepsen. Waylon grew up... Read More Read More The post Eco-Friendly Communities & Why We Need Each Other appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

Eco-Friendly Communities & Why We Need Each Other

Ever buy on impulse? If so, you know those feel-good endorphins after handing over your credit card are real. Is it safe to assume that shopping makes us happier? Where does green buying fit in? On today’s episode my guest and I explore the connections between materialism, green buying and lasting life satisfaction. Dr. Sabrina Helm is an associate professor at the University of Arizona whose research interests include climate change and overconsumption. Her recent study into the ways in which materialist... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/103/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/103/">Does Green Buying Make Us Happier?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Ever buy on impulse? If so, you know those feel-good endorphins after handing over your credit card are real. Is it safe to assume that shopping makes us happier? Where does green buying fit in? On today’s episode my guest and I explore the connections between materialism, green buying and lasting life satisfaction. Dr. Sabrina Helm is an associate professor at the University of Arizona whose research interests include climate change and overconsumption. Her recent study into the ways in which materialist... Read More Read More The post Does Green Buying Make Us Happier? appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

Does Green Buying Make Us Happier?

Every year, 165 billion packages are shipped in the United States. Does this figure seem staggering? It should. Because all these packages generate enough cardboard to equal more than 1 billion trees. Online shopping isn’t going anywhere; in fact, e-commerce sales are expected to double in the next decade. This week, I tackle both the environmental advantages as well as the disadvantages to our collective online shopping habit. (You may be surprised to learn that – when it comes to... <a class="btn btn-default" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/102/"> Read More Read More</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com/102/">In-store or Online Shopping: Which is Better for the Planet?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://mamaminimalist.com">Mama Minimalist</a>.

Every year, 165 billion packages are shipped in the United States. Does this figure seem staggering? It should. Because all these packages generate enough cardboard to equal more than 1 billion trees. Online shopping isn’t going anywhere; in fact, e-commerce sales are expected to double in the next decade. This week, I tackle both the environmental advantages as well as the disadvantages to our collective online shopping habit. (You may be surprised to learn that – when it comes to... Read More Read More The post In-store or Online Shopping: Which is Better for the Planet? appeared first on Mama Minimalist.

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The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast

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