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1 June 2019

Seven things you notice as a new minimalist

When you first start out on your minimalist journey the initial stages are often taken up by the decluttering process. You must clear the way before you can start really ...
31 May 2019

Seven reasons to remove the TV from your bedroom

It might seem extreme but there are several benefits to separating screen time and bedtime. Here are just a few… Your sleep should improve- So many studies have shown that ...
29 May 2019

Seven reasons why babies are the best role models for minimalism

Look at babies- they come into the world with nothing and expect very little once they arrive- they are born minimalists! Here’s why… They just need the basics to survive- ...
28 May 2019

Seven things I no longer buy as a minimalist

Once I decided to reduce the amount of belongings in my home, there were some things I stopped buying right away. Here are just seven of these to inspire you ...
27 May 2019

Study: Seven things you can declutter now

Your study can be the place where all your paperwork ends up, where books go to die and where your stationary gathers for one big party. If this sounds familiar, ...
26 May 2019

Seven tips for creating a minimalist jewellery box

If you have already reduced a lot of the jewellery in your box, but still feel there are a few things to go, here are some questions you might like ...
25 May 2019

Seven tips for creating your minimalist capsule wardrobe

If you are looking to pare down your clothes to maintain a smaller and more versatile wardrobe as part of your minimalist journey, here are a few questions to get ...
24 May 2019

Seven things you can afford to spend more money on as a minimalist

Although one goal of minimalism is to spend less money, there are still items you need and things you want to do with your life. By not spending money on ...
22 May 2019

How to be a minimalist with a new baby

When your baby arrives- along with him or her comes an abundance of things like toys, clothes and gifts, all of which you need to find space for. But what ...
21 May 2019

Hallway: Seven things you can declutter now

Your hallway can be a dumping ground for just about anything because it’s the first place in a home where people see an opportunity to discard their things. Here are ...
20 May 2019

Jewellery: Seven things you can declutter now

Your jewellery box is only small but there may still things lurking in there that you no longer have any use for. Here are a few items you can let ...
18 May 2019

Seven ways to reduce your spending if you are embracing a minimalist lifestyle

If you have recently turned to minimalism as a means of cutting down on your spending- here are my top tips to stop you falling back into your old purchasing ...
17 May 2019

Female First's top Tedx talks on minimalism

Minimalism is gaining traction right now and some of it is a result of the inspiring talks by people who have decided to adopt the lifestyle. Here are our favourites: ...

16 May 2019

Seven things we love about Marie Kondo here at Female First

Marie Kondo has taken the world by storm with her new approach to getting your home in order. In her new Netflix show Tidying Up, she visits families who need ...
15 May 2019

Female First’s favourite minimalist YouTubers

Minimalism is huge right now and I, like many others have been captivated by the content on YouTube about this very topic. If you’re new to living simply or want ...
13 May 2019

Seven ways to be a minimalist when your partner isn’t one

There are many couples out there whose core beliefs don’t always coincide. There are vegans and vegetarians married to meat eaters, Christians engaged to atheists and there are of course- ...
11 May 2019

Seven things minimalism can teach us

Minimalism has the power to teach us many things if we allow it to, here are just a few lessons we can learn from this unique lifestyle. Appreciation When you ...
10 May 2019

Seven ways minimalism can help with low mood

When you are feeling sad- sometimes the strangest of things brings you a glimmer of hope when you feel there is otherwise none. Who knows- minimalism could be the very ...
9 May 2019

Car: Seven things you can declutter now

We often forget that our cars need cleaning and decluttering too. Just because it’s outside of the home doesn’t mean it should be excluded from the special treatment of the ...
8 May 2019

Seven questions you've always wanted to ask a minimalist

Some people have their reservations about minimalism and have expressed their worries and questions to me- so I will tackle the seven perceived negatives of this lifestyle and explain why ...
7 May 2019

Seven barriers to minimalism and how you can overcome them

People struggle to live with less because they believe they have too many barriers standing in their way of simplicity. Here are the seven of the most common hurdles and ...
6 May 2019

Seven things I learned after applying Marie Kondo's KonMari Method to my home

I came across Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up on Netflix while I was on my maternity leave and as a result- my new baby girl spent many an hour watching me ...
5 May 2019

Make-Up: Seven things you can declutter now

Make up is often overlooked when decluttering as one can often assume that it all gets used on a semi regular basis- if not every day. The reality is- make ...
4 May 2019

Kitchen: Seven things you can declutter now

Your kitchen can become unruly if you don’t keep a good handle on what is going in and out of it. As part of my weekly kitchen cleaning routine, I ...