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Jun 18, 2015

6 minimalist magazines for an ethical, eco, conscious lifestyle


Let's keep it short and sweet shall we! I don't want you getting bored to tears here on my blog that you lose interest in checking out these pretty awesome rags. As we in the "industry" like to call it. I tease, that's so 90s! But anywho, some of these you definitely might have come across, others not so much. I'm happy to be the middle man. Or your ethical, eco, minimalist magazine dealer. Woo hoo! Get to reading. Listed in no particular order. Okay, besides descending. I did notice that!
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May 19, 2015

10 ways to cure the exhaustion of a material girl life


Consider this simple question: How are you?

Yes, I'm back bitches! I mean that in the sweetest way. Like, as in you're the prettiest damn female dog on the block. Don't fret. But you know my motto, Monday is totally a #basicbitch.

I am here, never really left, and this post is dedicated to all of you who have commented and touched my heart, whether you're anonymous or not, I hope you are still here with me. My biggest wish is that I knew who all of you were because your story keeps me going, knowing I'm not alone in the feelings I feel sometimes. So please do comment again and leave your name if you're so inclined. 

I know its been a NY minute since my last post. Hopefully you have followed me on Instagram to know why. If not, what are you doing? Come join me cupcake! Short answer is I've been busy. Long story is, well, I've been busy dammit! Stop being nosy. I tease, I tease. Besides going through the national alienation crisis that we Americans call the holidays, I launched my first ever home decor collection soon after, moved 3 times, started a new relationship unexpectedly, and now here I am. I have reallyyyy been through the ringer. Can I get a clone now? But enough about me. Seriously, this is important to me. How the heck are you?
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Oct 6, 2014

preserving what money can't buy with ViaCord


myself and a fellow Blogher blogger at the ViaCord event



What the heck does a minimalist fashion and lifestyle blog have to do with science? That's what you'll be wondering quite soon, which is completely understandable as it was the question that was repeatedly popping up over and over again while posing for the picture above in the lobby of one of the world's largest PR firms for a supremely over-my-level-of-comprehension conference event for ViaCord. But as with most things judged based on ignorance with just a smidgin of self-absorption, my mind was blown that there was a whole industry I knew nothing about that was saving as many lives as stilettos were tripping up not so effortless fashionistas strolling on cobblestone streets. Is it that we all have our heads to far up our you know whats, or is it more than that? When I mused about my minimalist number (a number that's so much less embarrassing for people to proclaim than the other number, cough cough) I posed a question to you all: what would life loom like if we weren't spending 70% of our time buying crap we don't need? Becoming minimalist or living more consciously is not just about saving face, saving debt, or saving the environment, we can actually be in tune with opportunities that can save lives. I should know seeing as how my lifelong dream is to have even just a fraction of Oprah or Bill Gates' fortune so I can spend my latter life as a philanthropist. Well low and behold, not going into debt for the sake of collecting Givenchy bags because some superficial fashion blogger said so means I can also benefit my family because yes, being a mother one day is a dream that will forever trump having the biggest wardrobe among my circle of friends.
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for the metro minimalist Y chromosome in your life



Men are notoriously hard to buy holiday gifts for, and the season is almost upon us. Sigh.

Socks, underwear, ties, and wallets can only be given for so many years even to ordinary guys. But, what if you have a perfect metrosexual guy in your life? It's gift giving hell x 10.

These guys are the epitome of perfection. They have perfect hair, manicured nails, and skin softer than yours. Their bathroom has more skin care products than any cosmetic counter. No ordinary gifts are going to be right for this guy. Feel free to call me a genius, because I found the perfect gift. I searched the web far and wide (well at least past the first few of the 618,000 results Google returned) until I found what I think is the ideal gift for the man of quintessence. It was right there all along (slaps head with palm of hand)!
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Sep 20, 2014

travel around the world like a minimalist for free


Robert Louis Stevenson stated that, "I travel for travel's sake." The great affair is to move. He's right, but what if you don't have all the necessary funds in which to get started; barely enough for Phuket taxi rides. And what if you have an adorable puppy you're using as an excuse! It would be great if we could travel for free or on the cheap. Guess what, there are several ways you can travel around the world and live a minimalist life, especially with the help of today's tech obsession. Here are 25 digital nomad travel options to help you get started on the road to the test of your life.
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