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19 July 2024

Minimalism: Seven ‘just in case’ items to purge today
Most people keep things with a ‘just in case’ mentality. These items make us feel safe in the knowledge that if something breaks, needs replacing or someone else needs an ...

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23 May 2024

Seven reasons to love minimalism as a mother
Minimalism has many benefits for mums, so here are just a few reasons the lifestyle is fitting for this period in a woman's life. It helps with baby blues- When ...

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15 November 2022

Minimalism: Seven Christmas themed homeware items you really don’t need
Bedding with stars on, placemats adorned with robins, throws and pillows covered in snow and Santa claus- they all have one thing in common- they are only suitable for one ...

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12 May 2022

Home and Garden: Is minimalism and decluttering better for mental health than tidying?
According to Brabantia, the phrase 'a tidy house, a tidy mind' rings true for three quarters of the nation as Brits with mental health issues reveal that cleaning has a ...

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10 May 2022

Home and Garden: Seven ways minimalism is a safer way to live your life
According to the psychologist Maslow, safety is the second most important of all our requirements after our psychological needs are met. It plays a huge part in our five tier ...

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25 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven reasons to banish buying gifts all year round to save you space and money
If you are anything like me, you buy gifts all year round and put them away for birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas in a bid to keep costs down. When you ...

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24 April 2022

Minimalism and Parenting: Seven minimalist gift ideas for baby showers to benefit both mum and baby
Baby showers are a big business now and it can be tricky to know what to get if you don’t know the mum all that well or you’re not up ...

Richard Black
19 April 2022

Minimalism: Why a minimalist aesthetic will help you to sell your home
Richard Black, expert for QVC shopping channel’s home interiors, Property Developer, Interior Designer and Podcaster looks into why it’s important to have a minimalist aesthetic when selling a home. Very ...

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18 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven Easter related things you can declutter now the Easter bunny has left the building
The Easter bunny has been and gone and all you may be left with are a few crumbs from all the chocolate you’ve devoured over the last day or so, ...

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12 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven ways to have a minimalist Easter in 2022
Each holiday in the calendar is becoming more and more commercialised, especially since lockdown with people wanting to make the most of the smaller celebrations throughout the year. Pinterest and ...

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12 April 2022

The 30 Day Minimalism Game: Twelve things you can declutter on the 12th April 2022
If you have reached the twelfth day on The Minimalists' 30 Day Minimalism Game, well done! You have now got rid of 66 items in total- congratulations! Ready for another 12? ...

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11 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven ways to minimise your memory box
People may assume that minimalists would shy away from owning a memory box because it contains physical possessions. While those who strive to live simply might opt to keep all ...

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9 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven reasons to cherish the things you own
Today is National Cherish an Antique Day and while you may not collect antiques if you are a minimalist or aspiring to be one- the sentiment is still the same- ...

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9 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven things you can declutter from your home on a daily basis
Keeping your home tidy, organised and most importantly- simple can be a tall order when so many things enter your space on a daily basis. Think about what you have ...

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4 April 2022

Minimalism: Seven reasons NOT to own a memory box
Ever heard people mention their memory box? Likely- most people I know have one (or several) tucked away somewhere, but I’m here to argue the point that perhaps it’s not ...

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1 March 2022

Minimalism: Seven things you can declutter on Pancake Day
Whether you always celebrate this day or even if you don’t, there are certain things associated with Shrove Tuesday that can lead to a healthy decluttering session, so if you ...

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8 February 2022

Is there a link between minimalism and heightened confidence? Dr Linda Papadopoulos explains...
Dr Linda Papadopoulos is a psychologist and member of SmileDirectClub’s Confidence Council so we caught up with her to talk about the link between minimalism and confidence as we see ...

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2 February 2022

Minimalism: Seven Valentine’s Day themed items you can declutter in 2022
We’ve all bought something suitably romantic to make a partner smile on Valentine’s Day, but the truth is- these novelty items often come with an expiry date. Relationships come and ...

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25 January 2022

Minimalism: Seven reasons why you don’t need to buy stuff in the January sales for next Christmas
Some people, my past-self included, buy things in the January sales in preparation for next Christmas, mainly motivated by a desire to save money. Why pay the extortionate prices in ...

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3 June 2021

Minimalism: Seven ways repetition can help you in your minimalist journey
Repetition may sound boring- who wants to do the same thing over and over again right? With that said, applying repetitive acts can help you to live a more minimalist ...

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11 May 2021

Minimalism: How to decorate with things you use- kitchen edition
If you appreciate a simple, minimal kitchen but aren’t opposed to a bit of decor here and there, here are just a few options to make the most of the ...

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7 May 2021

Minimalism: How to decorate with things you use every day- bedroom edition
If you want your bedroom to be minimal but still maintain a few key pieces or accents so it’s not hotel roomesque- here are just a few things you probably ...

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5 May 2021

Minimalism: Seven useful things you can re-purpose as decor in your bathroom
If you are an aspiring minimalist but don’t like the all white, nothing on show aesthetic in your bathroom, there are some things you can introduce into your space that ...

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2 May 2021

Minimalism: Seven things you should know before dating a minimalist
If you’ve just started dating someone who is a minimalist, there are some things you should know before you get too serious- so be warned- they don’t do things the ...