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Real Life Minimalists: Bheng

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today, I’m pleased to feature Bheng, who writes from the Philippines. Her story provides wonderful inspiration for those trying to declutter craft and hobby supplies! Please visit her blog to learn more.

Bheng writes:

I am a crafty person, I live and breathe crafts. I prefer to make my own things rather than buy them.

I dreamed of owning a craft shop, one where I can sell crafty tools and teach them as well.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists Update: Caroline McGraw

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

This week, I’m happy to share an update from previous Real Life Minimalist Caroline McGraw. We first heard from her in April 2011, while she was a live-in direct caregiver with the L’Arche DC community, caring for adults with intellectual disabilities. Read on to find out where she is now on her minimalist journey (for more details, surf on over to her blog, A Wish Come Clear).

Caroline writes:

Hello Miss Minimalist readers!… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Susan

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today we have a wonderful contribution from Susan, who tells us how her 1900-era house led her down the path to minimalism.

Susan writes:

This is a story about how I learned to start listening to my house. My family and I live in a large east coast city, in a modest house built in 1900 for working people. There are no grand entrances or roomy hallways, and very little storage space.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Anna

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

This week, I’m happy to introduce you to Anna, who tells us (quite beautifully) how minimalism has awakened her to a more mindful, happier life. Please visit her blog to learn more.

Anna writes:

I began decluttering my living spaces about a year and a half ago, and have been consciously downsizing ever since. Like a lot of Miss Minimalist readers, I reached a breaking point with my stuff. I hadn’t run out of space yet, but I came to the realization that all of the things I’d acquired weren’t working.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Sandra

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today we hear from Sandra in Portugal, who’s just getting started on her minimalist journey. Let’s give her some supporting words and wishes as she joins us in this wonderful lifestyle!

Sandra writes:

I am a minimalist in-training…

…Or a minimalist newbie, because I very recently discovered this new world.

At the moment, I am trying to learn as much as I can about this lifestyle. I’m already practising it too.

I am portuguese and my first contact with minimalist was a portuguese blog but link after link I got to you and your blog.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Jen with SV Perry

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

This week, I’m pleased to feature Jen with SV Perry. She and her family have embraced minimalism to help realize their dream: living and traveling on a boat! Read about their adventures on their blog.

Jen writes:

Nine months ago, we sold our house and almost everything in it to buy a boat and travel with our family of four. Our goal was to simplify, live closer to nature, and spend time with our children while they are still young and want to be around us.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Kelly

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

I think you’ll find this story from Kelly quite inspirational. To read more about the impact of minimalism on her life, please be sure to visit her blog.

Kelly writes:

My journey to minimalism started twelve years ago. That was the year my then-husband and I moved from Texas to Ohio. We filled the largest possible U-Haul we could find and still left behind boxes and boxes that would be transported later by my parents.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Nina

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today, Nina tells us how she grew up surrounded by too much stuff, but is now forging her own minimalist way!

Nina writes:

I want to thank you, as well as your inspiring readers that have shared your minimalism stories. Hearing that other people strive for simplicity, space and a clutter-free life was such a relief! I find continuous inspiration in the essays and tips that you provide on your blog.

Here is my story:

I grew up with sweet, but misguided parents who believed “if one is good, three is better!” We had a somewhat large house, and every drawer and closet was filled to the brim with stuff.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Cheryl and Roland Magyar

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

This week, we have a lovely contribution from Cheryl and Roland Magyar, who’ve been inspired by Nature to pursue a simple and sustainable lifestyle. Please visit their blog to learn more about their homesteading experiences in Hungary.

Cheryl and Roland write:

Cheryl and Roland Magyar we are, a couple in our mid thirties currently living on a farmstead in Southeastern Hungary with Csermely, our wonderful gift from life little daughter in lap.… {Read more}

Real Life Minimalists: Regina

Every Monday I post Real Life Minimalists, a profile of one of my readers in their own words. If you’d like to participate, click here for details.

Today, Regina explains how an object with an inspiring quote led her down the path to minimalism. Please visit her blog to read more about her journey.

Regina writes:

I was walking down Columbia Road (London’s Flower Market) one Sunday about two years ago when I caught sight of a wooden board hanging in shop that stopped me in my tracks. It was a reclaimed wooden board printed with William Morris’ quote: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” It spoke to me so intimately and resonated with me so strongly that I knew it must have connected with something deep within me.… {Read more}