I had fun editing this one for once- interesting to think about how much can change in a year, both in the logistical detail (what I have, where I am, what lifestyle I lead) and in how I interact with the world. So here's to a throwback on shoes/hats/scarves and an attempt at understanding ties. 

And for some shoe brands that I appreciate now: Allbirds (versatile, water resistant, can machine wash!!), Vejas (straightforward, effort towards better laborforce treatment), Birkenstocks (comfort, long-lasting)

Here's a quick chat about an accidental no-buy moment I had - if you haven't yet, would you give it a try? The minimalist I mention here is Ashlynne Eaton :)

From skincare to books, there are a lot of aspects of life that you might expect minimalists to rule out - and that might make you hesitate to consider minimalism at all. In this episode, I wanted to give a little air time to those counterculture aspects of minimalism if you will. The essence of minimalism should be adapting the principles of downsizing to what makes sense to your life - and keep updating! I recorded this early in 2021, and so much has changed already in 2022. 

In this episode, we walk through four categories: saving the lag, interface organization, browser organization, and files and folders. Tune in for tips to make your laptop more efficient and faster! 

Often times when I watch minimalist content on capsule wardrobes, I wonder how that can be applied to a non-creator like me - a student then, a 9-5er now, with clothing needs spanning from galas to business casual to Thursday nights in sweats. In this episode, I talk about small steps I take and the types of clothing I am transitioning capsule.

From wannabie outfits to tech updates, there are mindless-to-semiautomatic costs that are easy to spend, and just as easy to habitualize cutting out. If these items bring you meaning, by all means, keep it -but if not, habits are an easy way to reallocate your resources to things that matter more! 

For this episode, I invited my friend Frank to talk about how to keep everything from notifications to the app library minimal. Anyone trying to keep their digital life organized this year? 

Today, I talk about the minimal approaches to lip products that complicate my love of the neutral-to-bold. Enjoy!

I wanted to try out reading my blog posts- I know I write in rambling thought, so I figured, why not see what people think about it actually being rambled out loud? A potential of this becoming its own thing, so please please let me know what you think (including a very honest don't do it! I will appreciate it all) 

From gym memberships to shaving cream, there are a lot of things in the care and clothing departments that I think are lifestyle-optional - we might think it's a must, but we can just as easily rethink how we incorporate them into our lives. In this episode, I talk about which ones I'm keeping out of my 2021 shopping list. 

Hi Minimal Moves! From vases to iPads, in this episode, I talk about random things around the household. If you're a plant hater or a plant lover, listen to feel justified or angered (or both?).

I'm excited to bring to you the Making Series, my first ever collaboration where I connect with zero waste/sustainable living creatives. In this episode, Maria from the Uvida Shop shares her experience starting one of the few zero waste stores in Boston as an undergrad. 

Here are some musings about keeping college/young adult and generally minimalist kitchen setups cheap and sustainable! Tea fanatics, pasta lovers, listen on. 

I wanted to sit down and chat a little bit about how hobbies come into play in a minimalist's life, from the tool intensive to merely vocal-cord-requiring (and I swear I use words a little better than that in the episode itself).  Here are some tool-gathering resources I mention: Facebook Marketplace, Buy Nothing/Everything Free Facebook groups (and along those veins: Nextdoor), University center/student organizations/institutes/departments, local libraries, friends and family.

Today I talk through sunblock, foundation, concealer, and other base-coverage thoughts- one of the lasts for the minimal makeup series. Stay tuned for newer series episodes on financials and digital declutter!

In this episode, I walk through my honest typical spending in a week, how that can vary depending on the season (hint: Christmas hikes), and how I keep track of my expenditures.

In this episode, I talk through one of the "rules" that minimalist adopt. The 10/10 rule helps focus on what matters to you in your life and make sure that your spending aligns with your priorities. I'm planning to check in using this rule every couple of years - I hope you find it useful too!

From ThredUp to friend group swaps, there are so many ways you can pick up clothing that is new to you but known to the earth (aka second hand). In this episode, I walk through the various second-hand sale and purchase options, including Depop, Instagram, and craigslist! Which one's your favorite? 

We're back with a minimal makeup episode! This week let's chat about everything cheeky - and I have to give you an update. Since recording this episode, I've caved into picking up my first ever highlight (my justification: it was on like 33% ish off sale and came in funky packaging that I will love forever) and it does barely anything to my look and I'm so happy with it. Also, I've found myself loving glossier more by the month. What's your favorite cheek product?