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Miss Minimalist: Inspiration to Downsize, Declutter, and Simplify
Would you like to live a beautiful life with less stuff?This delightful collection of articles by Francine Jay, author of “The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide,” provides great inspiration to pare down your possessions. Jay breezes from practical topics, like “What’s in a Minimalist Kitchen” and “How Many Shoes are Enough,” to more philosophical musings, like what the Japanese or ancient Greeks can teach us about simple living. Along with valuable tips and advice, the author shares her personal stories about decluttering and living with less. Her warmth, humor, and encouraging tone make you feel like you’re chatting with a good friend over a cup of coffee—a friend you’d love to invite over to clean out your closets!These essays are a wonderful introduction to minimalist living, written by someone with a genuine passion for the topic. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your clutter, or disenchanted with consumerism, you’ll find a kindred soul (and a wealth of advice) in Miss Minimalist. Best of you’ll likely empty a drawer or two by the time you’ve finished reading!
117 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2011
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Francine Jay
12 books218 followersFrancine Jay pioneered the minimalist living movement with her blog, MissMinimalist.com, and her book, The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life. In 2009, she and her husband sold their house, and all their possessions, and moved overseas with one suitcase each. After three years as a world-traveling digital nomad, she’s now applying her minimalist philosophy to her new life as a homeowner and mother.
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May 22, 2021
Within about 45 minutes of starting this book I was knee-deep in the contents of my closet, decluttering. Because that's how I roll. Strike while the iron is hot. My problem is the follow-through, which is why the dregs are still all over my bedroom floor, but I'm getting there. The whole finishing thing is the reason the closet was overflowing in the first place. I had so many supplies for craft projects that never got finished (or even started in some cases). So I packed up a big box, put it up on freecycle and within 15 minutes had a girl scout leader coming to pick it up. I already feel a little lighter. I did, however, keep the supplies for the clothespin reindeer ornaments, because I love those and I'm really going to make them this year.
Anyway, the book (which I think is mostly cleaned up blog posts, but I'm not certain) is pretty good. I was obviously inspired. But I found the practical aspects much more interesting than the spiritual. The zen of owning a single knife or whatever was thought-provoking the first time she talked about it, but it got a little repetitive. Only had to say it once, Francine Jay.
I will likely never be a minimalist. For me, it's about options. I like knowing that if I need hole reinforcements for notebook paper I have them. Francine Jay does not even own a stapler and I have a tool intended just for scraping the insides of jalapenos. I like that. But there are some things--like my 17 tote bags--that just had to go. I had a drawer full of mysterious electrical cords which I had not used in several years, but was hanging onto "just in case". Gone. My ipod from 2002 which is approximately the size and weight of a smallish stone paver is going back to the apple store for recycling. My sewing supplies now fit in one small plastic tub and I have self-imposed a lifetime ban on Joann Fabric's remnant bin. I no longer have five junk drawers. It's nice.
Anyway, the book (which I think is mostly cleaned up blog posts, but I'm not certain) is pretty good. I was obviously inspired. But I found the practical aspects much more interesting than the spiritual. The zen of owning a single knife or whatever was thought-provoking the first time she talked about it, but it got a little repetitive. Only had to say it once, Francine Jay.
I will likely never be a minimalist. For me, it's about options. I like knowing that if I need hole reinforcements for notebook paper I have them. Francine Jay does not even own a stapler and I have a tool intended just for scraping the insides of jalapenos. I like that. But there are some things--like my 17 tote bags--that just had to go. I had a drawer full of mysterious electrical cords which I had not used in several years, but was hanging onto "just in case". Gone. My ipod from 2002 which is approximately the size and weight of a smallish stone paver is going back to the apple store for recycling. My sewing supplies now fit in one small plastic tub and I have self-imposed a lifetime ban on Joann Fabric's remnant bin. I no longer have five junk drawers. It's nice.
March 19, 2014
This one really suffered for being a bunch of blog posts thrown together, a lot of ideas got developed separately or inadequately. But she knew that when she was putting the book together. That is why this one is super cheap and her actual book is more expensive, I suppose. So that didn't bring this book down to a 3 by itself.
What brought it down is her failure to recognize at all that her minimalist lifestyle depends in large part in her super-priveleged place in society. This is a very common problem among most minimalists that hopefully the movement will widely address soon. It's great that if a natural disaster or political turmoil forced you from your home, you'd be able to leave with no regrets because your not attached to anything, but that's because you have money in a bank account, an employable set of skills and all your important photos and documents backed up online in your fairly expensive cloud storage. It's great that you can travel to all these foreign destinations with only one small backpack, but is flying all over the world on gas guzzling jumbo jets really minimalist, and shouldn't you at least recognize that your are incredible fortunate to be able to do so? Of course, minimalism doesn't have to be undone by its basis in privilege, because being a regular American consumer certainly isn't the answer either, but the issue still must be dealt with.
Neither of these are really huge issues, but there wasn't anything groundbreaking here to bring it up either. Although I did question the necessity of our couch for the first time, so that's something.
What brought it down is her failure to recognize at all that her minimalist lifestyle depends in large part in her super-priveleged place in society. This is a very common problem among most minimalists that hopefully the movement will widely address soon. It's great that if a natural disaster or political turmoil forced you from your home, you'd be able to leave with no regrets because your not attached to anything, but that's because you have money in a bank account, an employable set of skills and all your important photos and documents backed up online in your fairly expensive cloud storage. It's great that you can travel to all these foreign destinations with only one small backpack, but is flying all over the world on gas guzzling jumbo jets really minimalist, and shouldn't you at least recognize that your are incredible fortunate to be able to do so? Of course, minimalism doesn't have to be undone by its basis in privilege, because being a regular American consumer certainly isn't the answer either, but the issue still must be dealt with.
Neither of these are really huge issues, but there wasn't anything groundbreaking here to bring it up either. Although I did question the necessity of our couch for the first time, so that's something.
January 22, 2012
I was pretty excited to dive into this short (98-page) inspirational novel comprised of essays. I've read a few books before on the subject of simplifying your life or decluttering your home. Usually they at least charge my batteries for a few weeks, enough to get a couple of projects done. Was I inspired by Miss Minimalist? Not so much. I found the book to be terribly self-absorbed and illogical. I respond best to the author's analysis of why we, as a society, clutter the way we do. Instead, I felt Jay attacked readers and forced her tales of how awesome her lifestyle is on them. For example, Jay addresses shoes. Instead of pointing out how silly it is that we in society feel it necessary to own 80 pairs of shoes, she simply talks about herself: how she owns six pairs, what they're used for, and how wonderful her lifestyle is because of it.
Essentially, I did not feel inspired. I felt criticized for not already being a minimalist. This is not a book I would recommend anyone read unless they are currently a minimalist and appreciate the gloating of others.
Essentially, I did not feel inspired. I felt criticized for not already being a minimalist. This is not a book I would recommend anyone read unless they are currently a minimalist and appreciate the gloating of others.
April 3, 2013
I agree with the other reviewer who stated that the author was a bit self-righteous and condescending. As someone who longs for less clutter myself I thought this book would be about just that. Other than a purfunctory tip or two such as her pare down one item per day to be rid of 365 items at the end of the year, this book was more about her evangelizing on how she doesn't own a couch, a tv, any dishes or photos. I was already in shear eye- rolling mode while reading when I reached her chapter on "beauty". Using a combined hair and body wash? No, just no. While I think we could all do with less stuff both physical and digital, I am not sure this book is inspiring to those who not look to live a monastic lifestyle. It was at best preachy and at worse snobby. In short a waste of the 1.99 I paid for the e-book.
February 7, 2015
How to be a minimalist: a guide for middle-class/privileged people.
Maybe a tiny bit woo-woo in tone in some parts for me, but good message and intentions. A bit of orientalism going on with the borrowings from Japanese and Chinese (and Greek) philosophy. Ooh you just traveled for 10 days in Asia! Cherry blossoms! Japanese tea ceremony! That must have been transcendent. She must really love that kokeshi doll, since she mentions it a couple of times.
Seriously though, I liked the chapter about how in a minimalist home, a burglar would have nothing to steal. From my personal experience, I can also relate with how hard it is to relocate to another country and have it feel like a huge undertaking because you're bogged down by all your STUFF. I also saw myself in the "organizing my clutter" section. I also used to buy so many plastic bins and trays (looking at you, Daiso), but they just became more ways to dump my stuff in. There are chapters like these that are eye openers about how organizing attempts might be counter-productive.
The tips are not for everyone though. She does mention it depends on your lifestyle. For example, she commends using accessories, but I would consider them just another way to amass tchotchkes. She doesn't have a wristwatch or a couch. The couch I can understand, but a wristwatch doesn't have to be expensive, and certainly one is allowable. So find those things that you can live without (and feel smug about when you compare yourself against your consumerist friends). No mention of forgoing fabric softener?
I agree about turning off your TV and canceling magazine subscriptions.
All in all good collection of advice. Just take what's applicable. The purge one item a day idea is a good start.
Maybe a tiny bit woo-woo in tone in some parts for me, but good message and intentions. A bit of orientalism going on with the borrowings from Japanese and Chinese (and Greek) philosophy. Ooh you just traveled for 10 days in Asia! Cherry blossoms! Japanese tea ceremony! That must have been transcendent. She must really love that kokeshi doll, since she mentions it a couple of times.
Seriously though, I liked the chapter about how in a minimalist home, a burglar would have nothing to steal. From my personal experience, I can also relate with how hard it is to relocate to another country and have it feel like a huge undertaking because you're bogged down by all your STUFF. I also saw myself in the "organizing my clutter" section. I also used to buy so many plastic bins and trays (looking at you, Daiso), but they just became more ways to dump my stuff in. There are chapters like these that are eye openers about how organizing attempts might be counter-productive.
The tips are not for everyone though. She does mention it depends on your lifestyle. For example, she commends using accessories, but I would consider them just another way to amass tchotchkes. She doesn't have a wristwatch or a couch. The couch I can understand, but a wristwatch doesn't have to be expensive, and certainly one is allowable. So find those things that you can live without (and feel smug about when you compare yourself against your consumerist friends). No mention of forgoing fabric softener?
I agree about turning off your TV and canceling magazine subscriptions.
All in all good collection of advice. Just take what's applicable. The purge one item a day idea is a good start.
March 22, 2013
Of all the minimalist books out there, this is the best. Yes, I know there are lots of bloggers assembling their "best of" blog collections and publishing them as books -- but Francine's is only 99 cents, and the "Dear John" letter to her stuff is worth that in and of itself. You can read all the stuff in this on her blog for free, but it's excellent to have at your fingertips when you need some encouragement or a kick in the pants. She doesn't come off as pretentious (unlike other bloggers), but is someone who could be your parents, spouse, siblings, kids, neighbor, coworker... or you. I especially love her advice on compiling a minimalist wardrobe -- now that I'm starting a new job in a office environment, I didn't want to fill my closet up in order to have enough outfits for work.
She does, however, have a bit of an obsession with "modules" (which sounds like a communicable disease to me) and her STREAMLINE method, but if you're willing to look past those minor annoyances -- and the promo for her book, which, while good, isn't really necessary once you've read this one -- I can honestly say that this collection of blog posts was well-chosen. Highly recommended read for anyone sick of the "stuff" taking over their homes, lives, and minds.
She does, however, have a bit of an obsession with "modules" (which sounds like a communicable disease to me) and her STREAMLINE method, but if you're willing to look past those minor annoyances -- and the promo for her book, which, while good, isn't really necessary once you've read this one -- I can honestly say that this collection of blog posts was well-chosen. Highly recommended read for anyone sick of the "stuff" taking over their homes, lives, and minds.
June 27, 2015
Ma vie doit tenir dans 20m², pas le choix dans les grandes villes. Alors tous les 36 du mois, je lis un bouquin ou un blog tenu par un minimaliste autoproclamé en espérant trouver de l'inspiration pour ménage de printemps/été/automne/hiver (oué, 4 fois dans l'année). Il y'a toujours un petit quelque chose à retenir, ok. Mais que ce soit Babauta, Loreau ou ici Francine Jay, j'ai l'impression que ces gens ne vivent pas sur la même planète que moi. D'une, pour des minimalistes, ils semblent tous obsédés par les objets. Une obsession qu'ils essaient piètrement de cacher sous le tapis en citant Henry David Thoreau (qui doit se retourner dans sa tombe à force). De deux, ces gens ne semblent jamais avoir de problèmes d'argent, de fin de mois qui commencent le 15: tout est simple pour eux, et "vivre avec peu" est un choix.
Je rêve de lire un bouquin sur le minimalisme écrit par une Francine Jay au RSA ou étudiante, y'aurait sans doute plus de substance, de vrais conseils et moins de bullshit et moins de complexe de supériorité.
Je rêve de lire un bouquin sur le minimalisme écrit par une Francine Jay au RSA ou étudiante, y'aurait sans doute plus de substance, de vrais conseils et moins de bullshit et moins de complexe de supériorité.
November 21, 2011
I can take a lot away from this book. (But not everything. I'm not going to try living with just one bowl to eat from.) However, the greater message she brings is worth considering--how much stuff do we really need? Is it making us truly happier? What does this teach our kids? I don't think I can meet the ideal she presents, but I've been thinking more about what comes into my home after reading this. Worthwhile, especially with the gift-giving season so near.
May 31, 2017
nada que eu já nao soubesse (ah, vá)
March 25, 2013
I absolutely LOVED this book!!! In fact, it inspired me to tear my house apart and begin the decluttering process. I always wondered why I struggled so much to keep my house clean and why it has always overwhelmed me so much. After reading this book, now I know why: I have TMS (too much stuff)!! I'm not saying I'm going to become as "minimal" as the author has, but I have definitely found a tremendous amount of inspiration from this book. Favorite excerpts:
"Minimalist living eliminates the distractions---the clutter, the chores, the debt---that devour our time and energy. When we're not slaves to our to-do lists, we have the freedom to relax, wander about, and explore new possibilities."
"When we live minimally, we live more mindfully. By eliminating the extraneous, we gain the space, time, and energy to focus on what's truly important to us."
"Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking." -Marcus Aurelius
"...when we're loaded down with stuff, and wrapped up in consumer pursuits, we tend to have tunnel vision."
"We can be pioneers of social and economic change simply by consuming less."
"By stripping away all the clutter, the excess, and the non-essentials in our lives, we can uncover our own particular excellence. It's a process of peeling away the layers, to see what's at our core."
"Claude Debussy said,'Music is the space between the notes.'"
"Minimalist living eliminates the distractions---the clutter, the chores, the debt---that devour our time and energy. When we're not slaves to our to-do lists, we have the freedom to relax, wander about, and explore new possibilities."
"When we live minimally, we live more mindfully. By eliminating the extraneous, we gain the space, time, and energy to focus on what's truly important to us."
"Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking." -Marcus Aurelius
"...when we're loaded down with stuff, and wrapped up in consumer pursuits, we tend to have tunnel vision."
"We can be pioneers of social and economic change simply by consuming less."
"By stripping away all the clutter, the excess, and the non-essentials in our lives, we can uncover our own particular excellence. It's a process of peeling away the layers, to see what's at our core."
"Claude Debussy said,'Music is the space between the notes.'"
January 12, 2016
I read this book thinking it would be a good primer for her other book, but it actually made me not want to read it at all. Which is unfortunate because I think her other book on minimalism has better reviews.
The mini-articles/chapters don't have a lot of substance to them and read like they are blog posts. The first half of the book had some good tips and tricks and some interesting points, but after her using the phrase "wax philosophical" several times the eye rolling began. By the time I got to the chapters on beauty products I was starting to get mad, especially when she started preaching the natural living mantra that all chemicals are bad for you. I also consider myself to be environmentally conscience but she really irritated me with the way she pushed minmalism as a way to save the earth.
Mhhhmmm... I thought this was a book about decluttering but it's really just her own personal soap box. She is quite self-absorbed in her writing and only gives her own personal examples with minimalism, which come off as boastful and condescending. Not everyone wants to live with completely bare walls and no curtains.
At least I only paid 0.99 cents for the kindle copy.
The mini-articles/chapters don't have a lot of substance to them and read like they are blog posts. The first half of the book had some good tips and tricks and some interesting points, but after her using the phrase "wax philosophical" several times the eye rolling began. By the time I got to the chapters on beauty products I was starting to get mad, especially when she started preaching the natural living mantra that all chemicals are bad for you. I also consider myself to be environmentally conscience but she really irritated me with the way she pushed minmalism as a way to save the earth.
Mhhhmmm... I thought this was a book about decluttering but it's really just her own personal soap box. She is quite self-absorbed in her writing and only gives her own personal examples with minimalism, which come off as boastful and condescending. Not everyone wants to live with completely bare walls and no curtains.
At least I only paid 0.99 cents for the kindle copy.
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February 6, 2014Great tips!
I read this book because my husband and I are planning to downsize to a smaller home, do some RVing and learn to live with less to prepare for retirement. I picked up many great ideas for decluttering and living a simpler lifestyle. I did think the book was very repetitive so I ended up grazing over things that had already been said. It was also like an infomercial for the authors book, which I won't be getting since I need to declutter my kindle to make room for all the mps and movies I will be storing on it, as recommended. I would recommend this book for prime people who need to streamline their lives. When my mother died, I quickly found myself with things that I didn't want but couldn't give away. Now I realize that I trying to hold on to my mother's memories, which are not connected to those items at all.
I read this book because my husband and I are planning to downsize to a smaller home, do some RVing and learn to live with less to prepare for retirement. I picked up many great ideas for decluttering and living a simpler lifestyle. I did think the book was very repetitive so I ended up grazing over things that had already been said. It was also like an infomercial for the authors book, which I won't be getting since I need to declutter my kindle to make room for all the mps and movies I will be storing on it, as recommended. I would recommend this book for prime people who need to streamline their lives. When my mother died, I quickly found myself with things that I didn't want but couldn't give away. Now I realize that I trying to hold on to my mother's memories, which are not connected to those items at all.
May 12, 2014
This is a series of VERY short essays on both the philosophical and practical aspects of minimalist living. I realize that I borrowed this for free via the Amazon Prime Kindle lending library, but I was still hoping for a little more depth. Each essay felt like a really good start to something thought provoking and nothing more. Perhaps this was that author's intent. Many of her thoughts and quotations were repeated throughout the book, so much so that at times I felt I was reading the same essay over and over. Overall, some interesting thoughts, some inspiration, but in the end it was lacking in real substance.
December 20, 2014
A few good points but way too extreme for me. I don't like clutter and i don't buy things I will never use, ok lets say I am making a conscious effort to purchase things wisely. This book could have been shorter, the information was repeated throughout. I did take away a few good ideas that I will use for years to come.
June 2, 2014
She has some good ideas, but easily could of done it in a quarter of the pages. She is not such a minimalist in terms of writing. Also, her idea of not planning a vacation is lame and wastes money and time.
May 16, 2018
What a great book to read while I was moving and in the midst of spring cleaning and decluttering. I feel with three kids the mess can just get out of control.
I had my younger son go through is toys and if he hasn't played with them in years it was time to go! He ended up donating over 4 bags of toys.
I myself am addicted top my book collection and I was able to part with at least 6 bags of books and I was able to sell 2 bags as well and get a $50 credit for Barnes and Noble! Win win!
Do I ever think I will truly live the minimalist life style? I don't think so. But one thing I did learn from Francine was that I don't need "things" to be happy and to get rid of those things that are suffocating you. I feel like I can breathe now and have space and empty counters are amazing!
I also love the philosophy quotes that she brings in as well, very enlightening and relevant for what she is speaking to.
I had my younger son go through is toys and if he hasn't played with them in years it was time to go! He ended up donating over 4 bags of toys.
I myself am addicted top my book collection and I was able to part with at least 6 bags of books and I was able to sell 2 bags as well and get a $50 credit for Barnes and Noble! Win win!
Do I ever think I will truly live the minimalist life style? I don't think so. But one thing I did learn from Francine was that I don't need "things" to be happy and to get rid of those things that are suffocating you. I feel like I can breathe now and have space and empty counters are amazing!
I also love the philosophy quotes that she brings in as well, very enlightening and relevant for what she is speaking to.
November 14, 2018
The whole time I was reading this one I kept thinking to myself that the book felt self-published. It was a Kindle Unlimited purchase and I think I know why it was free. The whole book could be one blog post, instead it drags out to 133 pages that feel repetitive. A much stronger editor is needed and then at the end of the book you find out that it is an advertisement for her other book. She just spend the book telling you to avoid advertising, yet this slim volume was really a large advertisement! Also as a nit-picky point...she is not Miss anything. By chapter two you realize she has a husband and someone to support her on her minimalist journey.
September 22, 2023
I really enjoyed this book. It offers a quietly joyful way to go about decluttering and embracing a more minimal life that feels much more sustainable than some of the more intense approaches out there. It is a collection of essays rather than a single book structure which means that it does not always flow and there is some repetition but (unusually for me) I didn’t mind this, and, it did not stop me wanting to read on. As someone who is part way through trying to declutter my possessions I found it a really useful book to maintain motivation and bring calm and joy back to the process. I am really looking forward to delving into the authors other books.
December 10, 2017
A good collection of pointers
This book is best for beginners and for people who need reminders. Save for the first few chapters, which I didn't like, the book is comprised of lists of practical advice, dotted with poetic considerations of philosophy, aimed at changing your way of thinking and inspiring. I liked those sections the best. I found them very helpful, and personal journal worthy. It's a straightforward and uncomplicated book, and I would recommend it. Note that I have not read her blog!
This book is best for beginners and for people who need reminders. Save for the first few chapters, which I didn't like, the book is comprised of lists of practical advice, dotted with poetic considerations of philosophy, aimed at changing your way of thinking and inspiring. I liked those sections the best. I found them very helpful, and personal journal worthy. It's a straightforward and uncomplicated book, and I would recommend it. Note that I have not read her blog!
September 17, 2019
Best book on Minimalism I’ve Read!
This is a great book on Minimalism. It’s not just about getting rid of stuff. It’s about the basic life principles: emotional, physical, and spiritual. It covers from what you bring into you home to what you let go of, how you eat to how you decorate. It’s fantastic. And the best part ... it made me think about every choice I’ve made in my home. WOW!
This is a great book on Minimalism. It’s not just about getting rid of stuff. It’s about the basic life principles: emotional, physical, and spiritual. It covers from what you bring into you home to what you let go of, how you eat to how you decorate. It’s fantastic. And the best part ... it made me think about every choice I’ve made in my home. WOW!
May 13, 2017
An inspiring book for someone who wants to live a simpler life. It is helpful in learning to embrace the concept of "enough". Though some chapters are repetitive and not applicable to me, the author's words shed life not only in managing our material things, but also our thoughts and attitude. I love her advice on choosing battles, living in the present, and marching to your own drummer. I don't want to label myself as a minimalist, but I appreciate my life in small, simple things.
November 13, 2018
I think for a book on minimalism it is a bit long and repetitive! Some good ideas and quotes to get you thinking, and I am decluttering at the moment so it has inspired me. I agree with the environmental need to consume less, but worry from an economic side about people who work in manufacturing and retail.
May 28, 2020
Quick to read and digest, originally published in 2011 and contains some original ideas that later became super trends (organizing by modules or grouping like items together to declutter or capsule wardrobes).
Good quick guide to minimalism and refining all areas of your life to live the uncluttered and in moderation.
Good quick guide to minimalism and refining all areas of your life to live the uncluttered and in moderation.
September 8, 2020
Good Recommendations
I always pick out this type of book but usually don't end up reading all the way through. This book is different and interesting. The only thing is the author goes too far with her minimalist life. The reader would have to adjust according to her lifestyle. Still a good book.
I always pick out this type of book but usually don't end up reading all the way through. This book is different and interesting. The only thing is the author goes too far with her minimalist life. The reader would have to adjust according to her lifestyle. Still a good book.
October 26, 2022
changed my life
Love this book very inspirational I have begun my minimalist journey. Love the idea less is more and that I don’t have to spend money to look better might be the opposite actually. I have stopped acquiring shampoo and laundry detergent switched to making my own. As well major down sized my closet. Could not be happier!
Love this book very inspirational I have begun my minimalist journey. Love the idea less is more and that I don’t have to spend money to look better might be the opposite actually. I have stopped acquiring shampoo and laundry detergent switched to making my own. As well major down sized my closet. Could not be happier!
March 22, 2025
Some concepts were good. However this is more suited to those who are of a more extreme side of minimalism. There are many benefits of having physical media. Library card would be more reasonable option or going to thrift/OP shops. It felt like the idea was to drop almost all your possessions and get a ipad to do things online.
December 29, 2017
Love minimalism and to read other people’s perspective
The 100 list is my favorite part of the book. Still learning but definitely headed in the right direction. Recommend the read.
The 100 list is my favorite part of the book. Still learning but definitely headed in the right direction. Recommend the read.
January 16, 2018
Nothing new or groundbreaking as far as minimalism. It is a super quick read and is essentially a bunch of blog posts. I was put off by her condescending tone and superior attitude. There are still some good tidbits, but I recommend her book (The Joy of Less) much more than this.
September 6, 2018
There were some very good ideas for decluttering in this book. Cleverly written also. I am not extreme about the subject, however, as I still enjoy having a certain amount of things. But I will keep in mind the many hints for paring down to a certain degree. That I do need to do. For sure!
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