Maria Teresa Shephard
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Maria Teresa Shephard
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Crossing Coasts | A minimal journey
I look down at my Pan de Bono ready to devour it. But first, I think on what just happened while I ordered it. As the server asked me...
Maria Teresa Shephard
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Professional Presence
I was recently asked, “How does minimalism go beyond the tangible?” That’s a fantastic question. Minimalism finds its roots in the...
Maria Teresa Shephard
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A Minimal Story of Familial Friction
This is what happens when a minimalist goes home for the holidays.
Caitrin McElroy
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The Joy of Traveling as a Minimalist
Jonathan and I went on a trip to Chicago last weekend. Before we left, we ran a few last minute errands, including a fresh haircut for...
Caitrin McElroy
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Minimalism Monday | Decor
Have you ever thought about why you decorate your home? I really hadn’t until Jonathan and I played the Minimalism Game; he mentioned the...
Maria Teresa Shephard
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The Minimal Startup
How could there be any relationship between Eric Ries' "The Lean Startup" and minimalism? It’s pretty simple actually. Ries' methodology...
Caitrin McElroy
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Minimalism Monday | A Non-Apology Apology
Writing this blog has been a practice in self-discipline for me. For those that don’t know, I went to school for English Literature with...
Caitrin McElroy
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Minimalist Couples | Sharing is Caring
If you’re a “label everything in the fridge that’s yours” person, this one’s for you. Jonathan and I live in a 494 sq. ft. studio with...
Caitrin McElroy
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The Minimalism Game | Post-Mortem
We’re a big fan of project post-mortems at my (day)job. If you’re unfamiliar, a post-mortem typically consists of all folks that touched...
Caitrin McElroy
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The Minimalism Game | The Final Tally
We made it to Day 30 of the Minimalism Game! Another 465 belongings - gone. I assumed this month would turn out one of two ways: either...
Caitrin McElroy
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The Minimalism Game | A Gratitude List
We’re on Day 23 of the Minimalism Game, and every day I wonder if this will be my last day participating. I feel like I’m running out of...
Caitrin McElroy
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Getting Rid of Gifts
Does anybody else have a hard time getting rid of gifts? Jonathan and I were out of town this weekend, so we spent yesterday catching up...
Caitrin McElroy
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The Minimalism Game | Week 1
We’re on Day 9 of the Minimalism Game - just about a third of the way through. So far Meg, my husband Jonathan, and I have all rid...
Maria Teresa Shephard
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The Minimalist Game | Check-in
Want to join in? Check out the previous article for more information! #minimalist #minimalistlifestyledesign
Caitrin McElroy
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July 2018 | The Minimalism Game
We’re starting the Minimalism Game tomorrow! I first heard about it from The Minimalists, and gave it a shot exactly two years ago. I...
Caitrin McElroy
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Intangible Minimalism | A Practice in Presence
My first bite of the intangible minimalism apple came about because of a conversation with my brother. Max had recently started...
Caitrin McElroy
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Intangible Minimalism | An Introduction
If you’re anything like me, minimalism immediately makes you think of chucking all your junk. I’m talking boxes full of old papers and...
Maria Teresa Shephard
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The Minimalist’s Archive
For today’s Simmer Down Sunday, I want to keep things simple. Here are some fundamentals you need to feel confident in your elimination...
Maria Teresa Shephard
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TBI - To be Identified
How often are we misclassified on a daily basis? I’d say, too often to keep track. Also, the phenomenon of misclassification is not...