What exactly do I mean by the title?

Well, we live in a society where it is very easy to disconnect from our own impact. What I am talking about is how we only feel responsible for our stuff while it is in our possession and not before or after.

For example, we see a dress we like online, we order it and it gets shipped to us, we chuck the packaging in the bin, we wear it (hopefully) and when we are over it, we throw the dress in the bin, too.

While I know that it is not the fault of the individual that we live like that, I believe that it is the responsibility of the individual and that the most impact of change can stem from the individual level.

The Impact of Our Stuff

Now with the example of the dress, the impact of buying the dress includes the environmental impact of materials it was made from, the lives of workers who helped make it, the impact of packaging production, the fossil fuels shipping across the globe, the tags ending up in landfill, the...

If you have been following me for a little while you might have noticed that I am passionate about both minimalism and sustainability.

But I am here to tell you that the two subjects are completely integrated with each other and that I believe minimalism is the baseline and foundation to begin living a more sustainable life.

Let me share 5 environmental benefits of minimalism:

1. Buying less stuff created less stress on the ecosystem

Let's knock the obvious benefit out of the way first. With minimalism you buy less stuff so there is less need for stuff to be created, consuming recourses, burning fossil fuels, degrading our soils, and polluting our environment.

80% of the items people keep are never used according to 'NAPO'. If we never buy that stuff in the first place we are eliminating the negative environmental impact that has on the planet.

Imagine if all of the worlds implemented their own version of minimalism, just how much less stuff would be produced and how much ...

Minimalism isn't (at least by my definition) a state of having the smallest possible amount of material possessions, but rather a lifestyle lived with a certain mindset. I love Joshua Becker's definition of it being that "minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we value most and the removal of anything that distracts from it."

The kind of minimalism that I promote looks different for every person because every person is different. Treating hoarding by becoming an extreme minimalist and getting rid of everything you own is comparative to treating obesity with anorexia.

If you want to see your outer world transform to become simpler and easier it is important to go through the journey of decluttering with the right mindset so you experience a full transition into a new way of being rather than just a tidier house for a short period until it gets all cluttered again.

Here are my top 5 minimalist mindset shift to share with you:

1. Everything you own is owned with...

With literally thousands of articles online telling you what you need for your baby, you would be spending a fortune if you got everything you were told you need. I'm here to release some of that pressure you feel as you are trying to do what best for your baby and yourself while managing motherhood.

I've created this list of 15 items you'll find on suggested baby supplies lists that coming from someone who's 'been there done that', you don't really need. Of course, read my explanations and evaluate whether what I am saying is relevant to you.

1. Baby bath

I feel really guilty I got my dad to buy me a $50 collapsible baby bath when he asked me if there was anything else I needed for the baby.  I used it 3 times. My baby preferred to go in the actual big bath with me or if I want to get the washing process over quickly just take the baby in the shower with me. Many people use a clean sink and a bath for their bub.

2. Baby food maker

Firstly, usually babies don't...