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15 January 2020

Minimalism: Seven reasons to donate to your local charity shop every week

If you tend to leave your decluttering for one time of year- such as the spring- paring down your items more regularly will stop the need for this altogether. Here’s ...
13 January 2020

Minimalism: Seven things you can declutter in the second week of January

How did last week go? Did you get rid of anything off the list? If so and you’ve got a bit of momentum behind you- here is another seven things ...
6 January 2020

Minimalism: Seven things you can declutter in the first week of January

A brand-new year is upon us and there is no better time to start your decluttering journey and be better prepared for the Spring clean when it comes around. If ...
3 January 2020

50 Minimalist new year’s resolutions

The internet is awash with minimalist You Tubers and bloggers offering their new year’s resolutions for 2020, so I have consolidated them here for you to choose from in order ...
2 January 2020

Minimalism: Eight ways to minimise your Christmas decorations before you put them away

It’s that time of the year again when the decorations need to retreat to their homes in the garage, basement or loft until they are needed again. If the thought ...
1 January 2020

Seven things you can declutter in January

Its’ the start of a new year- which means instilling new habits- habits such as keeping your space in order with regular decluttering. Here are some of our top suggestions ...
25 December 2019

A minimalist 12 Days of Christmas

If you want to get a kick start on your minimalist journey- why wait until the New Year? If you’re struggling with where to begin, here are some suggestions courtesy ...
18 December 2019

Nine things you can do with unwanted Christmas gifts

Chances are you will receive at least one thing this year that won’t bring any value to your life. Whether it comes from your Secret Santa at work who you ...
16 December 2019

Minimalism: Seven questions to ask yourself before making an impulse purchase

If you are trying to curb your shopping habits or if this time of year always encourages you to buy more than you normally would- here are our top questions ...
13 December 2019

Seven reasons why decluttering videos are so addictive

The latest craze on You Tube is people filming themselves clearing out their spaces. Millennials are all for the 30-Day Minimalist Challenge, applying the Konmari method to their home and ...
12 December 2019

Minimalism: Five beauty products that will save you space and money

If you have shelves full of beauty products for every eventuality- be assured that you don’t have to live like this. There are some fantastic products out there that can ...
11 December 2019

Minimalism: Five digital products that will save you space and money

If you are looking to reduce your things to a more manageable size- there are some digital products out there that save you from having to store the physical items ...
10 December 2019

Minimalism: Five wearable items that will save you space and money

Have you ever bought an outfit with all the accessories to go with it because you had a wedding coming up or a work’s night out? News flash- it doesn’t ...
9 December 2019

Minimalism: Seven ways to achieve a cosy AND minimalist aesthetic

There is a misconception that all minimalists must live in a space that is entirely white- and that the area must be stark and clinical in appearance, but this doesn’t ...
8 December 2019

Minimalism: Seven reasons to list every item in your wardrobe

Whether you have decluttered your clothing already and have a capsule wardrobe on the go or have a manageable amount of pieces you can keep track of- there are many ...
5 December 2019

Christmas decorations: Seven things you can declutter now

Christmas is an excellent time to revaluate what you have in your decoration collection. As you bring down your baubles and tinsel from the loft or out of the garage, ...
4 December 2019

Minimalism: Start with your recycling bin

We all have them- a designated day when someone comes and dispose of our recyclables. Rather than just seeing this as another day in the week- it’s actually an opportunity ...
3 December 2019

Seven things you can declutter on Clear Out Tuesday

Today Shpock is encouraging people to reuse and resell anything they replaced in the Black Friday sales- so here are some areas to focus on if you did splurge last ...

1 December 2019

10 Things you can declutter this December

Well it’s here again- the month you dread and look forward to in equal measure! One thing that will make life easier is having a clear space for wrapping presents ...
28 November 2019

Seven things minimalism makes you thankful for

Minimalism has many benefits- but one of the most prominent of them all is that it makes you more thankful. Here are the things you count your blessings for when ...
15 November 2019

Seven minimalist activities for Christmastime

If someone in your family or friendship circle is a minimalist, the usual haunts at this time of year might not be to their liking- namely the mall. So, if ...
12 November 2019

Female First's top gift ideas for stockings

If you need to fill a stocking this year and have no idea where to begin, here are a few suggestions to get the ball rolling… A tangerine- It’s tradition ...
7 November 2019

Seven things that happen when you reach your minimalism sweet spot

If you decide to embrace the minimalist lifestyle, you reach a certain point where both your home and your mind are at peace and a lot of this feeling is ...
5 November 2019

How to choose the perfect bed for yourself

It may not come as a complete surprise to anyone that choosing the ideal bed for your specific needs and requirements is not an easy task. There are so many ...