Sustainable Minimalists
Summary: Creating eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work). Although minimalism has experienced a rebirth in recent years, the "less is more" movement has been around for centuries. Yet today's minimalist influencers have resurrected minimalism with a decidedly consumerist spin, as modern minimalism is nearly synonymous with decluttering. While there's a lot of chatter about tidying, it's radio silence and crickets when it comes to sustainability. The result? Aspiring minimalists find themselves on an endless hamster wheel of buying, decluttering, buying more, and purging again. Overemphasizing decluttering and underemphasizing the reasons why we overbuy in the first place is thoroughly inconsistent with slow living as a movement; consumption without intention is terrible for the planet, too. Your host, Stephanie Seferian, is a stay-at-home/podcast-from-home mom and author who believes that minimalism, eco-friendliness, and non-toxic living are intrinsically intertwined. She's here to explore the topics of conscious consumerism, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly parenting practices with like-minded women; she's here, too, to show you how to curate eco-friendly, decluttered homes (without the extra work).
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- Artist: Stephanie Seferian
- Copyright: 2020
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A listener wrote in with this common query: Is it possible to be a minimalist with kids? The short answer: Yes. The long answer: Yes, and here’s how. This week, I’m delighted to propose 11 action steps to ensure that – when it comes to minimalism + families – both survive. * Access this week’s show notes (+ take the 60-second programming survey!) here. * Let’s be friends! Get daily eco-friendly, minimalist tips from yours truly on Facebook and Instagram.
Back by popular demand! This week, we declutter the tough stuff. We tackle 10 items in our homes that are sentimental, oversized and just plain obscure; best of all, we keep it out of the landfills. Accompanying this episode is a FREE PRINTABLE (with clickable links!) to help you responsibly minimize nearly every item in your home. * Access this week’s show notes (+ grab the free printable!) here. * Want more episodes like this one? Be sure to listen to episode #004 for more decluttering and donating tips.
We don’t need half the name brand products the beauty industry tells us we need. We don’t need their plastic packaging, toxic ingredients and hefty price tags, either. When it comes to sustainability, frugality and holistic health, making DIY personal care products at home is the only choice. It’s quick and easy, too. On this week’s episode, I give you everything you need to replace 6 commercial beauty products with all-natural, homemade ones. We’re making Lip Balm, Deodorant, Non-Petroleum Jelly, Hand + Body Lotion and Anti-Shampoo and Conditioner, all with 5 ingredients or less and under 30 minutes. * Access this week’s show notes here, and be sure to grab the free printable that complements the episode. * Let’s be friends! Find me sustainably minimizing on Facebook and Instagram.
Did you know? Most expired medications shouldn’t be flushed. And nail polish? It’s considered a hazardous household waste and should never be tossed in the trash. Bathrooms are havens for clutter. They’re hideaways for pesky plastic, too. If you’ve been wanting to declutter and make more sustainable your bathrooms, this episode is for you. Because first we responsibly minimize the clutter. Then we organize smart and – finally – we get serious about creating eco-friendly sanctuaries out of our bathrooms. *Access this week’s show notes here. *For daily tips, inspiration and community, follow the Sustainable Minimalists on Facebook and Instagram!
When it comes to toys, less is more. Researchers agree: time and time again, studies find that children are more imaginative and focused when surrounded by fewer toys. This year, I’m throwing my daughter a party that’s heavy on fun and light on gifts. It’s a No-Presents Birthday. As parents, it’s our job to fight back against the culture of consumerism that surrounds us. It’s on us to say enough is enough, because our kids have neither the wisdom nor the maturity to discern hype from reality. They need us to do it for them. If you’ve ever thought about hosting a No-Presents Birthday for your child, this episode’s for you, because I reveal 8 alternatives to a present-heavy celebration. I also divulge the blueprint I’m following as I create my daughter’s own gift-free party. *Access this week’s show notes here. *Got 30 seconds? Please leave a review on iTunes!
Knickknacks. Tchotchkes. Doohickeys. I removed them all from my home, and three things happened. This week, I’m excited to divulge the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ behind my decor decluttering. I also reveal three big lessons this experiment taught me (some may surprise you!). Access this week’s show notes (+ see actual photos of my decluttered decor!) here.
Owning less clothes means there’s less to wash. There’s also less to take care of, less to manage and less to fold. There’s less to put away, too. That’s why your kids need capsule wardrobes. This week, I’m thrilled to divulge my (foolproof!) blueprint to minimize your kids’ closets in ways that are practical, sustainable and incremental. I also offer capsule MASTER LISTS for each season so you know exactly what to keep and what to donate. No kids? Don’t worry. The principles I outline can be applied to any closet, including yours! Access this week’s show notes here. Like what you hear? Please leave a review on iTunes!
If your closet’s overflowing with last season’s trends – and if your wardrobe generally leaves you feeling “meh” – this episode’s for you. Because we’re confronting the fashion industry, then we’re jumping off the fast fashion train. This week, I’m excited to help you simplify and minimize your wardrobe by offering 10 NEW questions to ask before purchasing clothes. Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode, because I’m also giving tips (that actually work!) to extend the life of your existing wardrobe. * Access this weeks Show Notes at MamaMinimalist.com/fast-fashion/ * Join our free Facebook community by searching for the Sustainable Minimalists on Facebook. Ask your questions and get real-time support!
Sustainable minimalists declutter the eco-friendly way. We never ship our stuff to the landfill. On today’s episode I’m giving you ten items to purge guilt-free ( – and in under an hour! –) because I’m also divulging the perfect places to donate them. * Access this week’s show notes here.
Minimalists boast all they’ve discarded, zero-wasters brag about what they’ve repurposed, and sustainable minimalists covet only a few items which are (of course!) incredibly useful. This week, I’m outlining 5 essential kitchen items for BOTH the minimalist AND the aspiring zero-waster. * Access this week’s Show Notes here.
The oft-forgotten R’s of living green? Repair. Repurpose. Reinvent. But if you can’t repair, repurpose or reinvent (+ if you simply must buy!), consider supporting brands dedicated to sustainability. This week, I’m excited to highlight 10 (well-known!) companies committed to sustainability. These companies walk the walk by selling quality products AND upholding eco-friendly practices. * Want more info on the brands highlighted for sustainability? Access this week’s Show Notes here.
You’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village”. This week I’m offering 5 strategies to use your community’s resources in ways that support your existing efforts toward sustainability. * Access this week’s Show Notes here.
