If you like to travel like me, you have likely stumbled upon articles or interviews convincing you to hack credit card points to travel on the cheap. I have listened to countless stories about upgrades and traveling glamorously for free. Travel influencers even offer paid classes on how to play the points game! I was beginning to thinkContinue reading “credit card points: to play the game or not?”
Tag Archives: simplifysoulutions
emotional intelligence
Empathy. It’s a deep word. One that can be hard to define at times. I recently took an emotional intelligence assessment (EQ). The results were not too surprising – I scored well in emotional self-awareness after all! In reading through the results, empathy is something that stood out to me. I scored mid range on itContinue reading “emotional intelligence”
minimalist hair
As I’ve mentioned, minimalism is an ongoing journey for me and 2020 is going to be year of exploration, growth, and trying new things. I decided to experiment with a minimalist haircut since I was ready for a change and am going to be doing some upcoming travel. I have my skincare/makeup routine down to veryContinue reading “minimalist hair”
minimalist pantry
My preference is not to eat out a ton – it’s expensive and mostly unhealthy. On average, I would guess I eat out once per week. The good news is when I do eat out or order in, the portion sizes are massive so it’s usually multiple meals for me. I’m not a great chef, don’tContinue reading “minimalist pantry”
reconciling collections
Photos. They are one of my greatest joys! I can look through old photos for hours. It’s so fun to reminisce and see what has changed. This is one collection I won’t sacrifice to be a minimalist…and that’s okay! The entire point of minimalism is to be enlightened by what you can indeed live without. ButContinue reading “reconciling collections”
support systems
The reason I included the word “single” in the title of my blog is because I wanted to touch on the ups and downs of navigating life in an unconventional manner. I grew up in rural Illinois–not marrying and having kids is very out of the ordinary there. Of course divorces are not uncommon, which isContinue reading “support systems”
why minimalism?
My introduction to minimalism was in 2016. I was living in a 1,600 square foot house and had hired a decorator to help make it look like me. Part of this process was shopping at several stores and buying decorative items I liked with the intent of returning what didn’t work. {Side note: I’ve never been a happy shopperContinue reading “why minimalism?”
Top Pods of 2019
I adore podcasts – simple, always within arm’s reach on my phone, free, and I learn so much. I decided to compose a Top 10 list for 2019 as a resource for fellow pod lovers. Of course these are personal to my interests but I included a variety of topics as well as frequencies of release. AndContinue reading “Top Pods of 2019”
resolutions // paring down
Okay, I confess: I’ve never been a new year resolution-er. It’s not that I have anything against them, I’ve just always felt that goals and ambitions hit me at different times throughout the year and I tackle them as they come. If you are a resolution-er and 2020 is the time for you to simplifyContinue reading “resolutions // paring down”
the M word
The word “minimalism” can scare people immensely. They envision giving up every earthly belonging and living out of a van. I do not live in a van and I never will…I like to know where my next shower is coming from. Minimalism is an intimidating word. Webster defines it as: : a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity Extreme spareness?Continue reading “the M word”
the single minimal(ist) 