In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Benefits Archive
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The Hidden Costs of Having Stuff
Posted on 14 December , 2009 | 5 CommentsTweet … go far beyond just the price of the items. We also have to deal with the consequences of having stuff. We have to: Move it out of the way Clean it when it gets dirty Organize it so it looks clean Carry it […] -
How clutter costs you money
Posted on 9 November , 2009 | 12 CommentsTweet Clutter isn’t just about making you stressed out and irritated, it can actually have an impact on your wallet and your bank account! 1. When you can’t find something, you buy it again This has happened to me many a time. Before I started […] -
How to deal with and stop bad gifts
Posted on 21 October , 2009 | 16 CommentsTweet Why I dislike gifts and gifting I have had so many homemade things given to me like iPod cosies, joke magnets, candles, cheap things for the kitchen that I don’t use but looked ‘cute’, Dollar store tools that ended up breaking after one use. […] -
How to create a Minimalist Home Part 1
Posted on 30 September , 2009 | 28 CommentsTweet What do Minimalist Homes look like? It’s all in the details. Instead of having lots of everything, minimalism focuses on having fewer things, but in higher quality or with sentimental value. It’s the quality and the subtle pattern in the of the seemingly plain […] -
Saturday Project: Learning how to do what you value the most
Posted on 26 September , 2009 | No CommentsTweet Today’s Saturday Project is to reflect on what you’ve committed or over-committed yourself to doing in your life. Maybe you have all of your commitments in one place, and your ish is totally together. But maybe, you’ve said Yes one too many times and […]