Happy 2017! We are back in action and excited to welcome you to Season 2 of The Practical Minimalists! As the new year approaches everyone is talking about goals. People are motivated by their goals for the new year or they are abandoning their goals altogether. Today we are adding to that conversation and talking about how we've set and worked towards goals in the past, what we're letting go of in in that regard, and what we are doing differently as we move through the journey of intentional living.

This episode is perfect for you if you are motivated to make some changes this year but feel disconnected with traditional goal setting or if you simply want to hear about where our personal paths have taken us in the world of goals setting.

We are now on our Fourth and Final episode of our holiday series, and today we are talking about our Favorite Things. Don't worry. This is not going to be a 30 minute commercial although we will give big shout outs to some of our favorite artists, creators, and small business owners in our recommendations portion of the show. On this episode favorite things means not only material things but memories, moments, advice and more. Today we're reflecting back on the life of this podcast in 2016 as well as our own personal journeys

We are now on our third episode of our holiday series, and in today's episode, we are talking about gifts. This seems to be a hot button issue for budding minimalists. Even if you wouldn't call yourself a minimalist, if you are listening to this episode, our bet is that you are looking for ways to have a more intentional or simple holiday season and gifts can definitely complicate things. Whether you are looking to buy less, get less or spend less, we think you'll really enjoy this episode as we talk about our journeys, ideas and challenges when it comes to giving and receiving gifts.

This is our second episode in our holiday series and today's we're talking about "Hustle and Bustle." Whether it's holiday parties, family get-togethers, or school celebrations, the number of gatherings and obligations available are typically at an all-time high during the holiday season. We discuss ways we can manage, be more intentional about, or even minimize our schedules during the holiday season. So sit back and enjoy as we discuss our challenges around this topic and changes we've implemented in our own lives in order to make the holidays more joyful and meaningful.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, there's an emphasis on tradition; whether it's a widely accepted tradition Thanksgiving dinner, Santa Claus, the Festival of Lights or quirkier traditions specific to your family, there's a lot to wade through during the holiday season. So listen in as we discuss the holiday traditions, how to be more intentional during the season when it comes to either honoring traditions or letting them go, and of course, our personal challenges with traditions during the season.