Hi everyone. The 2011 All Star List of Minimalist Blogs was so much fun I decided to do it again. Want to be on the list? Easy.
Requirements: Nice and simple, the list is all inclusive which means if you have a minimalist blog, you can be on the list. This includes decluttering blogs, voluntary simplicity blogs, and minimalist philosophy blogs.
Unsure if you fit the requirement? If your blog says any of these words or phrases on a regular basis, chances are you fit the requirement: Clutter, unclutter, declutter, minimalist, minimalistish, minimalistic, minimalism, living with less, simple living, voluntary simplicity, car-lite, car-free, digital nomad, urban minimalist, retro minimalist, rural minimalist, back to the land minimalist, suburban minimalist, not quite minimalist, tiny house, small space living, and clothing count. :)
How to submit your blog? Share your submission in the comments below. Submit your blog only one time. Submit only your own blog, not someone else’s. Format your submission like this sample:
Name of Blog: Minimalist Packrat
Url of Blog: http://minimalistpackrat.com
Description of Blog: Hey there everyone, I’m Tanja and I run Minimalist Packrat. You probably have heard of me as the packrat who tossed her clutter and adopted a minimalist lifestyle. It’s true! I’ve not only simplified my physical possessions, I’ve simplified my life. Since making the changes I’ve moved into my own tiny house, I’m debt-free, and I have created a dream job for myself. At Minimalist Packrat I share stories of how I did it and I explore concepts like voluntary simplicity and gratitude. In addition you’ll find beautiful photography from my darling honey Patrick, the other half of Minimalist Packrat.
*Please limit your description to the size of the paragraph above (five lines maximum).
*Please don’t include additional links in the description section.
*Submissions will only be accepted here. (no twitter, etc)
*Submissions will be accepted until the end of November 2011.
Hey everyone, Tanja here. I just wanted to run through a sample submission for you so you can make sure you got yours formatted right. Also, if you have questions, ask them here. Sample submission:
Minimalist Packrat
http://minimalistpackrat.com
Hey there everyone, I’m Tanja and I run Minimalist Packrat. You probably have heard of me as the packrat who tossed her clutter and adopted a minimalist lifestyle. It’s true! I’ve not only simplified my physical possessions, I’ve simplified my life. Since making the changes I’ve moved into my own tiny house, I’m debt-free, and I have created a dream job for myself. At Minimalist Packrat I share stories of how I did it and I explore concepts like voluntary simplicity and gratitude. In addition you’ll find beautiful photography from my darling honey Patrick, the other half of Minimalist Packrat.
Ex-Consumer
http://exconsumer.com
Hello! I’m Jenny, AKA: Ex-Consumer. I’m all about buying less stuff, clearing out the things that we don’t need or love and using our money to create more freedom in our lives. For most of my adult life, I accumulated debt and lived as a slave to my creditors. This year my husband and I became consumer debt-free and are continuously working to build a life of meaning and freedom. We live in suburbia with our two young kids, so we run into challenges unique to our situation. I would love to get to know you better and learn more about your story!
Jenny @ exconsumer recently posted..Last Chance to Supersize Your Savings!
TheMinimalOne
Http://theminimalone.blogspot.com
Hi, I’m the minimal one… Or rather I’m trying to be! I’m a 21 year old student fresh out of university trying to make decisions which will influence the rest of my life! I’ve chosen a minimalist path, so come and join me for stories about my successes and failures, as well as some friendly tips and advice. The blog won’t be a weekly read, as I like to focus on life a lot inbetween blogging, but your support and interest would be very much appreciated!
TheMinimalOne recently posted..Slow Down, Don’t Worry
The Simple Spirit
http://thesimplespirit.wordpress.com/
Hello out there! My name is Melissa and I write about our journey into a simpler lifestyle over at The Simple Spirit. I am just a woman who is striving to create a simpler, healthier, richer life for herself and her family, while trying to keep out the craziness of the consumer-driven world. I am married to a wonderful man and have 2 small children under the age of 3 and are continually learning that doing things like stopping to read a book to our children is more important than the endless day-to-day tasks of life.
Melissa @ The Simple spirit recently posted..Lose to Win: Healthy for the Holidays
This is really great! Thanks for sharing. I am trying to do the same thing in my life.
Sarah Davis recently posted..Make Your Home Unique
Minimalist Mommi
http://minimalistmommi.blogspot.com (but soon to be http://minimalistmommi.com)
Welcome. I’m an inherent minimalist struggling to fight for less in my house full of boys and fur. As I am continually de-cluttering, I write about organization, living with a non-minimalist household, creating food from scratch, and a lot of mental garbage filling the physical emptiness. Sometimes I even do giveaways because I thoroughly enjoy giving things I can not use away. To sum my blog up, it is an accumulation of my random ramblings about nothing important and everything important. Enjoy.
P.S. Thank you Tanja!!! If you need help with the organizing of this list, let me know :) Seriously, it’s my #1 passion!
Megyn @ Minimalist Mommi recently posted..Reference Point
Thanks Megyn, Depending on how big it gets I might be asking for your help. Very kind of you to offer. Thanks everyone for submitting such nice, clean listings. Perfection!
Shalom Mama
http://www.shalommama.com
Hi, I’m Nina and I write about nurturing wellness through intentional living. Holistic health, sustainability, building meaningful relationships and living abundantly all fall into that spectrum. I think that simplicity and voluntarily living with less stuff is pretty key to living a life abundant in relationships and positive experiences. I’ve also seen firsthand how minimalism touches more than just possessions and how it’s even simplified the way I eat – which has resulted in far better health than ever before. Oh yeah, I have four small children (ages 6 and under) and one very, very handsome husband. :)
Nina Nelson recently posted..What’s Your Story?
Josh Martin Ink
http://www.joshmartinink.com
Hi, I’m Josh and I write about simple living, minimalism and making the most out of life. I’m a cancer survivor and determined to live my life in line with what really matters. I’m doing a Buy Nothing New year and so far so good! I blog weekly and add daily tips through Twitter and Facebook. I’m a card-carrying member of the Sour Toe Cocktail Club and am a big fan of guacamole.
Annienygma
http://annienygma.com
Hi, I’m Annie Brewer the mind behind Annienygma.com. I combine minimalism and frugality to live the life of my dreams and I hope that my experiences show others that you can do ANYTHING you want to! I am a single mother living in Central Kentucky and have written several books including “The Minimalist Cleaning Method” and “How to Start Out or Over on a Shoestring.” I spend my days writing, working, learning, caring for my kid and enjoying life.
Annie recently posted..You Can Do Anything
Treehousechatter
http://Www.Treehousechatter.com
Hi there! My name is Tali Weiss and my site is called Treehousechatter. I have only begun posting specifically about my minimalist journey about 6 months ago when I took the official plunge. I flirted with minimalism for a while almost by default. I am passionate about environmentalism, living a plant based lifestyle and experiencing a simple life. Environmentalism led me down the minimalist path and life has become even more fascinating as a result. My website is place where I share aspects of environmentalism, vegan/plant based goodness and ofcourse, the experiences of minimalism. I currently live and breathe in NYC. We shall see where life takes me! Many thanks To the minimalist packrat for the inspiration and encouragement you have brought to my life and many others!
Tali recently posted..Meaningful Mornings
NAME: Homeless On Wheels
URL: http://homelessonwheels.wordpress.com
DESCRIPTION: A childhood fascination with house trailers and motorhomes, repressed for years while I toiled away at a “normal” adult life, eventually led me to the start of this wonderful and ongoing journey. I now live a simple, frugal, and self-sufficient life, unrestrained by society’s conventions. So can you.
Smile. Breathe. Go slowly.
http://www.SmileBreatheGoSlowly.com
SmileBreatheGoSlowly is a journal detailing my journey from chaos to simplicity. It’s a place to share my successes, my failures, what I’m learning, and to talk about how you can make a move toward satisfaction in your life as well. The lessons I’m learning and the quest I’m taking have been inspired by the world’s great minimalists, including Thich Nat Hanh, Henry David Thoreau, and Leo Babauta. My name’s Shawn Weston, and I’m the man behind SBGS. I’m a web designer in the newspaper industry, a student of mindfulness and minimalism, an organic gardener, and a writer.
Once upon a time a girl bought a house. This is their story. It’s the story of the journey to turn a house into a home and enjoy a simple life. It’s also the story of examining how much is enough and taking steps to create a life I love using principles of simplicity and green living.
Candi @ min hus recently posted..Review: No Impact Man
dreams you dare to dream
http://dreamsyoudaretodream.wordpress.com/
Hi, I’m Erin. I began blogging earlier this year to document our family’s journey to a decluttered home. I’ve always enjoyed the minimalist aesthetic, but since getting married and having two kids, our small home had become a lot more “full” than we would have liked. I’m doing my best to live a full (yet simple) life in our tiny home in the big city with my two small boys and husband. I enjoy baking, cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors with my family. Be sure to stop by my blog and say hello!
Erin recently posted..project 333: inspiration for a fun, stylish and simple wardrobe
Minimalist in the Making
http://minimalistinthemaking.blogspot.com/
Hi I’m Martha better known as Martha (MM). I am just beginning my journey to becoming a minimalist so my new blog Minimalist in the Making will feature lots of before and after photos and decluttering adventures. I need all the help, motivation and inspiration I get get along the way, and I also hope to be a source of inspiration and motivation to others too.
Love your blog and have you on my Inspiration blogroll :-)
Martha (MM) recently posted..A Pathway to Progress
Name of Blog: miniMOMist
Url of Blog: http://miniMOMist.com
Description of Blog: miniMOMist is an account of Mike, Nada and Naomi’s journey into realistic minimalism, with the goal centered around simple living, and enjoying each other rather than things. We are a faith-based family and blog about our belief in God, our love for one another and our passion for a simple, minimalist life, which brings us much joy and pleasure.
Observations of a Backroad Traveler
http://www.backroadtr.com/
Hello! I’m Michele, a semi-nomadic backroad traveler currently living in a small Alaskan fishing town. After working as an office slave for 15 years, I found a way to escape mainly through frugal living. I write once or twice a week about things that interest me like simple living, freedom, travel, being healthy and exploring better ways to live. I hope you will join me!
Michele recently posted..Comment on Have You Found Your Right Work? by Be Yourself, Or Else: A Cautionary Tale « Observations of a Backroad Traveler
Type A Minimalist
http://www.typeaminimalist.com
I’m an overanxious overachiever, a recovering consumer, exhausted striver and wanna-be idler. I’m taking my Type A tendencies and using them to discover a better way of living that doesn’t include the fear, debt, confusion and frantic running that seem to be the hallmarks of modern life. I’ve learned a few things on the way, and I’m pleased to share my tips and tricks for better living.
Bethany recently posted..Turn Off Your Lights
Punch Life in the Face
http://www.punchlifeintheface.com
My name is Jonathan and I’m aiming to punch life in the face. Like a lot of people who consider themselves minimalist, I’m trying to strip away everything that isn’t important to allow more space for the stuff that is important. I’m blogging about the role of minimalism in helping me to be more awesome.
State of Enough
http://stateofenough.com/
I’m a minimalist-in-training, slowly getting rid of all the extra “stuff” in my life, and learning to live with enough. I write about de-cluttering your physical things, emotional/mind things, and digital things. I also write about personal development, which usually goes along the lines of helping you live simple, with less. :)
Matt @ State of Enough recently posted..I Have a Poisoning Problem
Name of Blog: Bloom Again
Url of Blog: http://bloomagain.wordpress.com
Description of Blog: Hey there everyone, I’m Alyssa and I have recently started writing Bloom Again. I am a late twenty something soon-to-be early thirty something that loves the idea of minimalism. Having always found reading minimalist blogs inspirational and relaxing, I found myself inclined to start documenting my own journey. I live with my medical student (soon-to-be resident) hubby and our cat. Join me on my slow and winding, modest journey towards owning less and experiencing more.
Alyssa recently posted..That first November evening
Rethinking the Dream
http://www.rethinkingthedream.com
Hi, I’m Freedom. My wife, daughter, and I are on a quest to downsize from our 4 bedroom 3 bath house to a much smaller 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment. We feel like the dream of home ownership let us down, and we are on a mission to make some serious changes in our life. We are remolding our lives to focus on experiences rather than stuff. Through the move and beyond we hope to get reduce the costs of our must-haves to make more room for our wants and for savings. Join us on our journey!
Freedom | Rethinking the Dream recently posted..Waiting for the House to Sell is Tough
Hi Tanja, This is a great resource and I really appreciate your time and effort. To keep things simple, will you include me with the same info that is running now? If easier, I will submit new info. You let me know. xoxo, Courtney
Courtney Carver | Be More with Less recently posted..How to Enjoy a Clutter-free Day
mnmize | a minimalist design perspective
http://www.mnmizestudio.com
I am an interior designer with a passion for minimalist design. I am new to the minimalist lifestyle and came upon it as a means to control my budget, reduce stress in my life, and to further explore my interest in small space, functional design. Sustainable, low-impact, small-footprint design has always intigued me and it blends perfectly with the ideas of minimalism. The purpose of my blog is to help others realize the benefits of incorporating minimalism in a way that is practical, efficient, and beautiful within their living environment.
Jessica | mnmize
Jessica Grabham recently posted..sunday’s small space.
Hello, my name is Erica Shaw. I am the author of my blog about minimalism, finding multi-purpose products that fit a minimalist home, and my journey from shopaholic to minimalist. My blog also features a cooking section in which I show step by step how to cook healthy delicious meals from my minimalist kitchen. I hope you can stop by and enjoy, relate, or possibly learn from my site.
Erica Shaw
http://www.ericashaw.blogspot.com
Hello, my name is Erica Shaw. I am the author of my blog about minimalism, finding multi-purpose products that fit a minimalist home, and my journey from shopaholic to minimalist. My blog also features a cooking section in which I show step by step how to cook healthy delicious meals from my minimalist kitchen. I hope you can stop by and enjoy, relate, or possibly learn from my site.
(sorry, I typed this the first time, but when I submitted, I noticed my blog name and address were not at the top anymore.)
Erica Shaw recently posted..3 More Multi-Purpose Kitchen Tools for the Minimalist Home
Geez youse guys have lotsastuffs!’ Our four-year-old neighbour said as she surveyed our house. We had two backpacks stuffed with clothes, two bicycles, two musical instruments and a second-hand Mac. ‘And you should see what’s in storage back in Australia!’ I muttered. Inspired by my Pacific Islander neighbour, back home I tried unsuccessfully to pare back my stuff. It wasn’t until many years later when another overseas move motivated me to actually do it. I am interested in exploring the boundaries of how much is enough – not too much, not too little but in the words of Goldilocks I want to find out what is ” just right”.
Rebecca Blackburn recently posted..The Joy of Moving
Name of Blog : Random Rai
Blog URL : http://www.randomrai.blogspot.com
Description of Blog : Hello everyone, I’m Rai from the Random Rai blog. I’ve been a life-long organizer, but in the past year I have also become an unclutterer and minimalist. I have discovered my niche in life & it truly is the best feeling ever !!!! I could not imagine living my life any other way. Now if I could just get my dog on board ……. sigh. Anywhoo , hop on this NY train & enjoy the ride !!!!
Hello to all,
Rebellemming
http://www.rebellemming.nl
I started writing for rebel lemming last year and then promptly stopped. Why? in short, life became insane but fun. one year later, I am refocused and starting to write again. This time with more purpose, more direction and a very clear focus. My blog is about simple living, focus, life, the universe and a little bit of everything.
My blog is the journey that I am now on towards a fulfilled and honest life.
Hello
Please view our Blog for Minimalism in the Interior Design and Architecture it is called http://minimalisti.com
It will be great if we find place in Your list for 2012.
Minimalist Animal recently posted..Bed design for your lovely bedroom – 2012 trends
So, I just saw this post and I realize it’s after November already, but I’m still going to submit my site and hope it gets placed on the list! As a quick note, I am formerly of Smash Your T.V. & Have Adventures.
Name of Blog: this luminous life.
Url of Blog: http://www.thisluminouslife.wordpress.com
Description of Blog: I spent a chunk of last year decluttering my life and helping others do the same thing. Now that I’ve cleared so much out of my life, I’ve been filling it up with a focus on my health: eating vegan foods and trying to stick with yoga. I’m also building a Tiny House in 2012 and chronicle that simple living journey here.
assadotcom
http://assadotcom.blogspot.com/
The Ultimate All In One Homepage And Web Information, Offering an Innovative Visual Exploration Of The Internet.
assadotcom recently posted..minimalist packrat
Alright so I know I am a little late with this submission, but I literally just found this blog today. So I have a blog that is about a lot of thing, but BIG part of this my current journey to Minimalism. It’s been fun with two girls and a husband. It’s actuallly quite the battle with consumerism and my daughters friends who have more toys and stuff. I also write about marriage, mommy stuff, money, rental properties and share recipes. Check it out
thebestofpa.blogspot.com
Enjoy!
Danielle
Alright so I know it’s way past November but I literally just saw this blog for the first time today. My blog has a lot about Minimalism seeing that it is my goal to become Minimalist by the end of this year. There are also a lot of information on recipes, mommy stories, Homeschool ideas, marriage, money, investment properties, being neighborly and much more. But really I blog a lot about this journey our family of four is taking to Minimalism. It’s been absolutely freeing ad I hope you join for the ride!
thebestofpa.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Danielle
Danielle Cooper recently posted..My Life with Two Girls
I missed the submission date… Never mind.
i will be sure to get in on the action the next time round.
A great idea to have all these fantastic blogs, all in one place. Hours of reading about minimalism and simple living.
Now – which one do i read first…
Trevor recently posted..Our Dinner For Two
simplifyyourlife.tumblr.com is a good website that provides daily inspiration, motivation and practical tips on simplifying and minimalism. I think you should add him to the list. I like his daily dose of the simple life.
Sorry for the late recommendation. Just saw this now. Thank you!
Jun
Hi all, I am Shira, and I just started by own blog about ‘Living with (just a little) Less.’ You can find me at:
http://inpursuitofmore.com/
I write mostly about food, but as a recovering shopping addict, you may just find the odd post about that, too. I am excited to start sharing stories with others on a similar path!
It looks like I missed the deadline for 2012…next year!
OK, I’m late but …
YOGOL
http://yogol.wordpress.com/
I’m Beth and you’ll find me enjoying a simple life in the countryside in Scotland after leaving city life, a much bigger house and a career in accountancy! Our blog name stands for “You Only Get One Life” which is a cliche but a truth we often forget. I and my husband Dave are determined to make every day count.
Beth recently posted..Thoughts on downsizing
Name of Blog: Sustainable Minimalist
URL: http://sustainableminimalist.com/
I realise that I’ve missed the deadline! Such a shame… maybe you’ll consider me for next years list?
My name is Tim, and I run Sustainable Minimalist. It shows my journey from an extremely overly hedonistic lifestyle to find something a little more simpler. I use my blog to promote simple living, the benefits that you can receive from ‘cleansing’ your mind and home and as of late, it has turned into a self improvement site. Once I realised how empowered I felt when I started to declutter, I was inspired to make many more changes to my lifestyle! Enjoy… I welcome any comment :)
Tim recently posted..A Tale of Fortuitous Events
Enough Stuff Movement
http://enoughstuffmovement.blogspot.com
Hello fellow minimalist peeps! I know the deadline has passed, but I wanted to give a huge shout-out to my new project, The Enough Stuff Movement. I have a HUGE passion for it and look forward to what this year will bring. Being in the advertising industry for years is actually what led me to the voluntary simplicity lifestyle. I saw just how much chaos and unhappiness having stuff and desiring stuff causes. So I jumped off feet first into minimalism and haven’t looked back. The premise of the Movement is easy: The simple life IS the good life… dial down the chaos, embrace your dreams and potential, and tame the beast that calls itself “STUFF”.
Thanks for your support… looking forward to seeing you in the trenches!
Hi there! I’m John Stevenson, and explorer, thinker and creater. I write on living simple and slow in South Africa. I focus on many aspects of both simple and slow: minimalism, mindfulness, health, living green, atheism and being positive and happy. Although I write from a South African perspective the topics are universally applicable.
simpleandslow recently posted..upsidedown easter.
The Minimalist Year
http://www.theminimalistyear.com
I know I’m late – but just in case you do an update, here’s mine. The short version: Me. Fifty-two weeks. Decluttering my home and life. Weekly posts detailing my evolution into a minimalist. Hurray!
Sissy recently posted..week five: the wedding dress
I hope you can update your blog and for sure, we will be happy to read it. Thanks that you shared.I love this link… I think we need to be more familiar with it…
Leanne K. Corres recently posted..revitol
The simple life IS the good life… dial down the chaos, embrace your dreams and potential, and tame the beast that calls itself “STUFF”. Thanks for the great thoughts.
Carmen recently posted..Pregnancy Miracle Review
The blog is stripped down, no photos comments links affiliates subscription lists or ebooks, just writing. minimalism has helped me. Thanks that you’ve shared.
Liz recently posted..Hcg diet reviews
I focus on many aspects of both simple and slow: minimalism, mindfulness, health, living green, atheism and being positive and happy. Thanks for sharing.
Jam recently posted..Good Low Carb Diets
Once I realised how empowered I felt when I started to declutter, I was inspired to make many more changes to my lifestyle! Thanks that you’ve shared.
Florence18Moore recently posted..InMotion Hosting Review 2012
Name of blog: Minimalist Beauty
Http://minimalistbeauty.com
Hi I’m Dawn Michelle, a professional dancer, jewelry designer, and the author of Minimalist Beauty. In short my blog is about sharing my free spirited lifestyle through organic beauty, chic eco style, minimalist living, and creativity to women around the world while dancing. If you do update your minimalist blog list for 2012 I’d love to be a part of it. Best wishes!
What a great way to share and spread the word. My blog “Our Undoing” is about just that. Undoing years of accumulation both mentally and materialistically. The process of letting go can be painfully difficult for some of us even though we know it’s right, good for us and the environment and will bring us freedom.
Thanks for doing this!
Elizabeth Wilson recently posted..How to Catch a Monkey
First I want to thank you for putting this list together. I was very sad to see that so many that made the list before are no longer active. I do agree that it takes a lot of time, energy and money to keep a blog going but hope that many more make the effort. Together we can all make a difference. Now, here is the info for my blog….
SMART Living 365.com
http://smartliving365.com
SMART (Sustainable/Meaningful/Artful/Responsible/Thankful) Living 365 is a site that shares and communicates information and ideas about how to live a happy, content and fulfilled life every day of the year.
My name is Kathy Gottberg, and together with my husband Thom we came up with the acronym SMART to help remind us of some essential ideas that we’ve learned while creating a life filled with happiness and well-being. We think SMART is easy to remember, and covers just about every quality and aspect of a happy and fulfilled life that we can imagine. Our intention is to frequently share our experiences and discoveries here on this site so that together we can all benefit from SMART Living 365.
If you do one for 2013, can I be included? My blog is about my quest for happiness through minimalism!
marie recently posted..milestones
I think I might be a little late for 2012, but I just found you.
My name is Kimberly and I have started blogging this year about moving to a richer, more minimal life. I blog about embracing simplicity as a lifestyle and the rewards it can bring.
Thank you :)
Kimberly recently posted..Patience, The Lost Virtue
The Greatful Mom
http://www.thegreatfulmom.wordpress.com
Hi, I’m the Greatful Mom! I started blogging about gratitude as a way to focus on the blessings in my life despite the challenges of raising a family on a limited income, but in the meantime I discovered minimalism. I am now aspiring towards a more simple existence, where experiences trump stuff, everything we own serves a purpose, and we truly enjoy what we have instead of always wanting more.
The Greatful Mom recently posted..Grateful for the Community Garden
minimalmark
http://minimalmark.com
i was picked for your list last year thank you – i write simple pieces as the inspiration comes – the blog is stripped down, no photos comments links affiliates subscription lists or ebooks, just writing. minimalism has helped me become a whole real human person over the last 25 years and i try and share what i’ve discovered in a simple disclosing way.
mark owen-ward recently posted..the many dimensions of minimalism