Where is Minimalism Going?

Experientialism.  That’s my guess anyway. The Minimalism movement came from society’s need to be less overwhelmed.  Everyone’s reasons for being overwhelmed included but wasn’t limited to having too much stuff.  Also, everyone’s...

Curating a Boost Box from Sentimental Items

I can’t remember the exact context that I had heard about a Boost Box, but essentially it was in regards to creating a small collection of things that could boost your mood when feeling down. I created my Boost Box when I was going through my sentimental...
Organizing Above-Microwave Cabinet

Organizing Above-Microwave Cabinet

I find that the cabinet above the microwave/stove vent is the most accessible of the two smaller and highest cabinets in a kitchen.  Some of the obstacles commonly found in this cabinet are ventilation or electrical cords to the microwave. Prior to my remodel...
Meal Planning S2: Making a Plan

Meal Planning S2: Making a Plan

I’ve made so many meal plans over the years, but they were inherently flawed.  The primary reason is that everything I grew up eating became a trigger after my mast cell disorder developed.  What do you do when everything you were eating is no longer an option?...
Organizing Kitchen Cutlery Drawer

Organizing Kitchen Cutlery Drawer

I moved into this small kitchen in 2019.  At the time, I knew the kitchen would be very small for storage but didn’t know the layout for my remodeled kitchen.  I remodeled about five months after moving in. The kitchen was original 1950.  The detailing...
Meal Planning (Vacation): Plan & Shop

Meal Planning (Vacation): Plan & Shop

I often spend a week with my family vacationing in a timeshare in Colorado.  Food has been a big issue on vacation.  Some members feel pressured to eat all the leftovers, most tend to overorder, and someone always ends up having to throw out a bunch of food...