When I started to embrace a minimalist lifestyle, I wondered, Will I ever shop again? Cruising the mall isn't exactly in sync with a minimalist mindset, but I have to admit, even though I live the less-is-more life, I'm still (kind of shockingly, even to...
Last year, 31-year-old Ariel Janko started on a minimalism journey. Inspired by a Netflix documentary and a subsequent online challenge, Ariel let go of over 400 items in one month. And that was just the beginning. She continued to declutter her Paradise, California home, closet...
Put down the Chia Pet and step away from the Shake Weight. It may be the Friday before Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you get to give your loved ones stuff-tastic crapola this year. Yes, you’ve waited way too long to come up with a gift idea,...
Thanksgiving, a relaxing time of holding hands ’round the bountiful table, laughing heartily at old stories told anew, and creating joyous memories to last a lifetime. CUE THE RECORD SCRATCH Heck no! Thanksgiving is a time of stress, when you worry about using the right kind of...
Today I’m writing about an unusual topic for a minimalism blog: my hair. You might be wondering what my hair has to do with minimalism. Hang with me, friends. There’s a reason. But let me back up a bit… I started my minimalist journey six...
Today I’m answering an excellent question from one of my Instagram followers… I want to let go of my stuff, but I'm struggling with creating excess trash. How do I deal with this? This is an awesome question, and one that I hurdle every time I...
A reader recently asked me a thoughtful question about how to deal with old photos. Since sooooo many people struggle with this, I thought it was time for another “Ask Rose” segment. Enjoy! Dear Rose, Over the years I’ve kept picture Christmas cards & photos...
Tomorrow is my birthday and I will turn 29 again. (I am a wonder of nature, I know!) To celebrate, I am giving away a copy of my book to some of my lucky followers on Instagram and Facebook. I'm a big fan of earning...
My daughter is a Class A dilly-dallier. If you ever go somewhere with her, plan to be at least 15 minutes late. I remember walking to the park with her when she was two years old, moving at a tortoise pace, not because of her...
Last week I did something for myself. Like really for myself. I got on a plane and went on a solo retreat to improve my business and my life. As a mom, this sounds stranger than saying I drank straight bleach. The thing is, we mamas don't...
