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We Made it Through the 30-Day Minimalism Game

January 30, 2020May 19, 2020by arneradventures2 Comments

You may recall that Gerry and I (Shannon) started the Minimalism Game January 1st. If you aren't familiar with the details, catch up on this blog post. Essentially, we competed against each other to see who could make it the furthest through the month- getting rid of items each day for that specific day of… Read More »

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Upcycling- Denim Jeans = Clothespin Bag

June 3, 2018February 20, 2021by arneradventuresLeave a Comment

If I could somehow, bring forth the words in this blog post, to show the pride I have for myself right now, I would... but I cannot. It's just not possible. I have always wanted to be crafty. I used to scrapbook every single moment of our lives until the minimalist bug hit me and… Read More »

There are several resources that have been instrumental for us in our journey and we’d like to share those with you, here.

The Minimalists: Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus help over 20 million people live meaningful lives with less.

MindBodyGreen: This is Gerry’s favorite resource. All things to help you be at peace, healthier, and greener.

ZeroWasteHome: Shannon’s fave! Bea Johnson is ah-mazing. She only accumulates a jar of trash for a year. Even if you implement one of her tips, you’re way ahead of most people.

Tiny House Basics: Joshua and Shelley are a couple living the tiny lifestyle since 2014. We love their style, their tips on living small, so you can live large!