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1 December 2020

Seven things you can declutter in the first week of December

If you’ve already decluttered everything from the December list of things to purge- well done! If not, it might be worth reading that first so you can be as thorough ...
30 November 2020

Exclusive interview with YouTuber Ashlynne Eaton on minimalism, simplifying and Christmas

Tea enthusiast Ashlynne Eaton spent a little part of her day here at Female First where we discussed life as a YouTuber, how she found simple living and what Christmas ...
30 November 2020

A minimalist’s best friend: Seven ways to use a Mason Jar

Today is National Mason Jar Day and we couldn’t let this celebration go by without giving this versatile product a shout out. A minimalist’s best friend because it can be ...

29 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven minimalist gifting rules to try this Christmastime

I am not saying that all minimalists live by  these rules, nor am I saying that you need to, however if you are looking to have a more minimal Christmas ...
27 November 2020

Before you spend any money this Black Friday ask yourself these seven questions

If you’ve not yet bought something in the Black Friday sales but have something in your shopping basket or are contemplating getting something when you finish work, ask yourself these ...

27 November 2020

Seven things to do in the garden in December

There is no doubt that winter has well and truly arrived, with and darker evenings encouraging us all to stay home and get cosy. However, there is still plenty to ...
25 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven reminders you need to minimise again

If you have already decluttered your home and feel comfortable with your space, be careful, as things can come creeping back in without you really noticing. If you’re unsure if ...
24 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven ways to embrace a more minimalist Christmas

If you want to have a simpler, stripped back Christmas this year compared to last and the many more before them, here are just a few suggestions to keep things ...
23 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven minimalist practices you can adopt today

Minimalism isn’t a one time event or a one trick pony, it doesn’t suddenly stop once the decluttering is over. It is an ongoing process and requires practice.  If you ...
22 November 2020

Seven things you relish as a minimalist

There are many things to enjoy about the minimalist lifestyle but here are our top picks when it comes to living a simpler life. Empty space: This is something you ...
22 November 2020

Minimalism: How letting go of your fantasy self can help you on your minimalist journey

Your fantasy self is someone you think you would like to be- someone who is often far from who you are now. If you were to be honest with yourself- ...
18 November 2020

Minimalism: Why everyone should try The 30 Day Minimalism Game at least once in their life

Created by The Minimalists- The 30 Day Minimalism Game is a tool to get rid of something or lots of things every single day for an entire month of your ...
17 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven minimalist Christmas activities you can do in lockdown

While we are all stuck inside, it can be tempting to look to shopping for some kind of fulfilment. When you are a minimalist or trying to be one- this ...
13 November 2020

How to be kind to the minimalist in your life

If you know someone who is a minimalist or perhaps you live with one, here are some ways to show them kindness on World Kindness Day and beyond.  Don’t poke ...
12 November 2020

Joshua Becker discusses his new app, the minimalist lifestyle and who he looks to for inspiration

YouTuber, author, blogger and now app developer Joshua Becker is one of the most influential people in the minimalism movement so I asked if he would spend some time here ...
10 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven gifts you don’t need to buy at Christmas even though you think you should

Retailers have many clever ploys to get you to justify buying stuff at Christmas, so while you are browsing the stores online, remember that these tricks are intended to make ...
9 November 2020

Top tips for keeping your indoor plants alive during the winter months

I’m Angela Dobson and I am the founder of Green & Wild, an online boutique home to a range of plants and plant accessories. I myself have gone from one ...
9 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven natural Christmas decorations that won’t clog up your storage space

If you love Christmas but think storing things you only use once a year seems pointless- we have you covered. Perhaps you don’t have a lot of storage space but ...
8 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven Christmas themed decluttering projects you can do in lockdown

While a lockdown this close to Christmas may seem like the end of the world, there are some positives- one being that you have some extra time to do some ...
8 November 2020

Minimalism: Female First's 100 MORE clutter free gifts for Christmas

It was a challenge to come up with 100 clutter free gifts last year, so we made it even harder this year by coming up with another 100. If you ...
7 November 2020

Minimalism: Female First's top 100 clutter free gifts for Christmas

If you are tired of buying material gifts for those you love and would rather give them something that will create memories and offer them experiences as opposed to stuff- ...
6 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven clutter free consumable Christmas gifts

If you want to buy someone special a gift that means they aren’t saddled with something for years to come- consumables are a great option. The person will get some ...
4 November 2020

Minimalism: Seven things to declutter on Bonfire Night in lockdown

If you would rather declutter than watch fireworks this year- that’s fine- not everyone wants to celebrate in the traditional way. If this is you- and you want to spend ...
3 November 2020

Seven ways to have a minimalist Bonfire Night in lockdown

Bonfire Night is not one of the most extravagant times of year as it stands. There are very few decorations in the shops to adorn your home and less fuss ...