Looking to save time, money, and the environment but also want to do it all for free? Today we're going to talk about doing a Low-Buy or No-buy Year which will accomplish all that and more~ We'll talk about how to identify problem areas, common pitfalls, and how to set yourself up for success~ and for those of you who joined me for my No-Buy July in the summer, you'll be even more ready to make some minor changes that will lead to major rewards~

In the "That's How They Get You" mini series, we talk about some of the tricks retailers use to try to get us to spend money on things we don't need and won't use... Today's episode will be about what goes on at brick and mortar stores and how mirrors, lighting, and subliminal elitism are used to trick you into making purchases that you'll later regret... and how to get in and out with the best deals and none of the regrets~

In the "That's How They Get You" mini series, we talk about some of the tricks retailers use to try to get us to spend money on things we don't need and won't use... and how these tactics can get you to spend way more than you wanted to at the grocery store. What are the subliminal tactics that are being used against you when you're shopping for your weekly food shop, and what can you do to avoid them?

In the "That's How They Get You" mini series, we talk about some of the tricks retailers use to try to get us to spend money on things we don't need and won't use... and how these tactics sometimes result in lawsuits. In the inaugural episode, we'll be talking about how seemingly innocuous tags on items can be filled with a lot of hidden tricks to get you away from your hard-earned money, and how to spot them... because once you know the tricks, you can outsmart them~

With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all the other Pre-Winter Holiday sales coming up, how can you make sure not to get sucked in to buying things you don't need, without completely swearing off Black Friday and buying everything full price? Today we're going to talk strategies and how to keep things as stress-free and minimal as the holidays allow, including how to shop online, in-person door-buster deals, and some other places that might not be on everyone's radar~

From the changes in our daily lives and habits, to the corruption of the institution of free and fair elections, to crimes against humanity, today we're going to talk about some of the harsher realities driving people to go more digitally minimal. There are darker topics in this episode, but I've done my best to keep out too many details, though I will be leaving links for further insight below, and encourage you to do your own research as well.

Today we're going to be talking about how to decorate and celebrate Halloween in a frugal, environmentally-friendly, and minimalist way~ I'll also include tips on fun party drinks, Samhain traditions, and some of my personal favorite ways to bring in those autumnal vibes~

No matter what kind of minimalist you are or how tidy your space looks, you'll still need to clean~ But how can you make seemingly boring and mundane chores a little bit more bearable, and maybe even a bit ~aesthetically pleasing~? That's what we'll be talking about in today's episode~

Do you want to do the Minimalist Game, but know you don't have enough stuff to declutter to finish out the month? Or maybe you want to try it out before plunging into the full challenge? Join me in doing the shorter version where we get rid of 28 items in 7 days and find out what I got rid of when I did it this week~

Times are tough and it's easier than ever to stay under the covers and order food, snacks, and basically anything else we could want without ever leaving our beds... Today we'll talk about some ways to cheer yourself up without ever cracking open your wallet~