How minimalism made me a happy person

Over the course of time I found out that minimalism benefits not only the environment, but our mental health as well.

10 tips for a positive mindset

I am a positive person. It’s not a social media pose, that’s simply how I am. One of my Instagram followers recently asked me an interesting question. "Have you always been this positive or did you learn it?" Great that she’s asked, because I’ve actually never thought about it!  https://unsplash.com/photos/yjiZAbTDkik Is a positive mindset something natural or can you …

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When a #minimumwaste girl has a baby

...aka living sustainably with our little one.  Having a baby definitely affects your ideals about sustainable living. Nevertheless, it is up to you how much. There have been some changes in my case, but - to my own surprise - they were not so significant.  Most people (including me) think that once you have a …

Minimalism explained

Minimalism lifestyle seems to be on the rise today, as it represents a great contrast to the mass consumption and material way of living. Instagram is full of #minimalist hashtags and it has become a common word in all languages. But do you really know what minimalism is and where did it come from?  We …

What I (didn’t) buy for our baby

I went to a baby store when I was in the 8th month for the first time. Most probably it was the last time, too. I was shocked how many products for the tiny creatures are out there! My minimalist & minimum waste self decided to prove myself and the world that 90% of all those things the baby actually doesn’t need.

Pregnancy fashion minimalism

...aka what I (didn't) buy during pregnancy. As my belly started growing (around 22nd week), I’ve been having the “I have nothing to wear!” panic attacks from time to time. Sounds familiar to you, pregnant ladies? It’s not only that your crop tops and regular fitted sweaters and t-shirts just don’t fit anymore, but also …

What does “sustainability” actually mean

Since our Minimum Waste shop has opened its doors, I’ve observed a couple of things here. Most people that come in would say something like: It’s amazing what you do, the plastics are terrible. Some of them would top it off with: Thank god that they hand out paper bags instead now. I also noticed …

Zero or minimum waste?

You might have asked why I use the word minimum waste when talking about my lifestyle, and not zero waste. Zero waste is the world-known movement aiming to reduce your household waste to zero, which is what I’m trying to do. So, why do I keep saying minimum instead of zero then? To me, zero …