An appropriately minimalist definition of minimalism
BakeLiteDoorBell totally nails the definition of minimalism in 20 words.
Quote of the day: The minimalist mind
Retaining an uncluttered mind: a (perhaps apocryphal) quote from Albert Einstein.
Want to explore simpler living? Start with these 95 articles
On Rowdy Kittens, Tammy Strobel shares an excellent digest of articles on healthier, wiser, simpler living.
Why everyone should be thinking like a minimalist
A new chart from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the economy should have most of us thinking in terms of minimalism.
New eBook: The Art of Being Minimalist
Everett Brogue’s new eBook, The Art of Being Minimalist, is an invitation to personal and communal renewal. Here’s a first look.
The Year Ahead at More Minimal
Minimalism is personal — it beings with each of us. But if we’re going to meet the challenges of the new century, we must also look outward.
Welcome to the Minimalist Century
You may as well embrace minimalism now, because it is in the process of embracing you. Whether you like it or not, minimalism is the theme of the new century.
Buy Nothing Day? What We Need Is ‘Buy Something Day’
Sure, Black Friday is the high feast of a consumerist society. But rather than a once-a-year Buy Nothing Day, what we need is a healthier view of shopping.
About the author
Chris Baskind writes about the environment and simpler living. He's also an advocate of carfree transportation, relying entirely on bicycles since June, 2009.Three years ago, Chris launched Lighter Footstep, a pioneering website focused on greener, healthier, more affordable living. It was recently acquired by the Mother Nature Network (MNN). Connect with Chris on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.