How to be a Minimalist

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Minimalism for the Family — Ep. 19 Mar 23, 2020

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Minimalism is a beautiful thing. Adding family into the mix can quickly make things a little more difficult, though. Hopefully, we’ve got some insights you can apply to the way you practice minimalism with your loved ones.
My book, How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism

Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published KatieCoughran.com
Instagram @howtobeaminimalist— Josiah’s Instagram
The Darwin Awards Podcast — Josiah’s Podcast
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
Armik — Spanish Guitar music we often listen to in our tiny home on wheels
Brian Regan — Balloon and Wallet Bit
Minimalism for Families: The Dos and Don’ts article from bemorewithless.com
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How to Spring Clean like a Minimalist: Living Room Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep.4 Mar 19, 2020

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I’m back with another Spring Cleaning Minimalist Mini and this time, we’re guessing how much loose change you’ll find under your couch cushions. Taking a good look around your living room, I have a few tips for getting it nice and tidy with good vibes and functionality.
Where you can find my clean Romantic Comedies, chapter books, freebies, and How to be a Minimalist book:
KatieCoughran.com
Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram
The Darwin Awards Podcast — Josiah’s Podcast
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
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Minimalism Progress IS Perfection — Ep. 18 Mar 16, 2020

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Progress over perfection — I wish I would have practiced this a lot earlier in life. Instead, I focused on perfection and constant failures. As with any endeavor, we can get frustrated during our minimalist journey. Here, I discuss several ways we can improve our mindset and happily continue onward.
Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism — KatieCoughran.com
Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram
The Darwin Awards Podcast — Josiah’s Podcast
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
Here’s the caseinterview.com article I talked about during the show
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7 Ways Minimalism Brings Peace Into Your Life Mar 09, 2020

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Most people I know would LOVE to find a little more peace in their lives. Minimalism may not be the only answer, but it has significantly changed my life and has definitely added to my peace. There’s so much comfort in not only knowing your home is in order and not nagging at you to tidy up, but also to practice emotional minimalism and letting go of negativity.
I hope you enjoy the episode and find more peace in your life!
Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism — KatieCoughran.com
Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram
The Darwin Awards Podcast — Josiah’s Podcast
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
The ZenHabits.net article I talked about during the show
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How to Spring Clean like a Minimalist: Bathroom Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep. 3 Mar 05, 2020

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It’s time for another Minimalist Mini and this time, we’re spring cleaning the bathroom. Living with less makes life easier in so many ways, but it’s even more apparent in the bathroom. It simplifies your routines and clean-up schedules, giving you extra time to do more of what you want.
Happy Spring Cleaning!
Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism — KatieCoughran.com
Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
Your support of the show is so very appreciated! Ratings, reviews, and Patreon patronage all sustain this show. Don’t forget that Patrons now get bonus episodes! Thanks so much!
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What I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Became a Minimalist — Ep. 16 Mar 02, 2020

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I don’t think I’ve ever gotten ANYTHING right the first time. There’s almost always something to learn or some way to improve a process. In this episode, I fill you in on four things I wish I would have known before starting my minimalist adventure. I hope being open about MY struggles can help you on YOUR path!
Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism — KatieCoughran.com
Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram
The Darwin Awards Podcast — Josiah’s Podcast
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
The Messy Minimalist Article I talked about during the show
Your support of the show is so very appreciated! Ratings, reviews, and Patreon patronage all sustain this show. Don’t forget that Patrons now get bonus episodes! Thanks so much!
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How to Spring Clean Like a Minimalist: Bedroom Edition — Minimalist Mini Ep. 2 Feb 27, 2020

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In this Bedroom Edition of the Spring Cleaning mini series of mini episodes, I’m sharing with you how I went through my bedroom and wardrobe. It can be difficult to let go of clothing, shoes, and items on our nightstands that we look at every day. However, having a space where we feel restful and relaxed can be such a blessing in our lives, it makes it all worth it.
Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism — KatieCoughran.com
Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
Your support of the show is so very appreciated! Ratings, reviews, and Patreon patronage all sustain this show. Don’t forget that Patrons now get bonus episodes! Thanks so much!
Want to leave a tip in my virtual tip jar? You can Venmo me @HowtobeaMinimalist Thank you so much for your support!

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Stuff You Can Borrow or Rent: Ep. 15 Feb 24, 2020

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When you have a need or want for an item but don’t want to keep it in your home, borrowing or renting are great alternatives to making permanent purchases. We’ve rented or borrowed so many things, plus we’re sharing new ideas we’ve discovered in this episode.
Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism — KatieCoughran.com
Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram
The Darwin Awards Podcast — Josiah’s Podcast
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
Wikipedia article on Library of Things (has links to some libraries)
Your support of the show is so very appreciated! Ratings, reviews, and Patreon patronage all sustain this show. Don’t forget that Patrons now get bonus episodes! Thanks so much!
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How to Spring Clean Like a Minimalist: Kitchen Edition — Minimalist Mini Episode #1 Feb 20, 2020

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Hello my friends! I’m back early with some surprise podcast material. This is the first mini episode in the Spring Clean like a Minimalist series. I hope it inspires you to get your home in tip top shape for the coming season. I absolutely love the spring and summer and beside the fact that it just feels good to have everything cleaned up, it’s particularly important for us to be prepared for our travel season in our home on wheels. Happy Cleaning and minimizing!
Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism — KatieCoughran.com
Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
Your support of the show is so very appreciated! Ratings, reviews, and Patreon patronage all sustain this show. Don’t forget that Patrons now get bonus episodes! Thanks so much!
Want to leave a tip in my virtual tip jar? You can Venmo me @HowtobeaMinimalist Thank you so much for your support!

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Organization VS Minimalism: Ep. 14 Feb 17, 2020

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Minimalism and being an organized person CAN go hand in hand, but organization isn’t really what minimalism is all about. Hit the play button and you can dive into why they’re different.
Here’s my website where you can find the freebies and books I’ve published, including How to be a Minimalist with Kids: Finding YOUR Kind of Minimalism — KatieCoughran.com
Katie’s Instagram — Josiah’s Instagram
The How to be a Minimalist YouTube Channel — Please subscribe!
Article we talked about from Miss Minimalist
Your support of the show is so very appreciated! Ratings, reviews, and Patreon patronage all sustain this show. Don’t forget that Patrons now get bonus episodes! Thanks so much!
Want to leave a tip in my virtual tip jar? You can Venmo me @HowtobeaMinimalist Thank you so much for your support!

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