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In this first episode of our podcast we introduce ourselves and share our own personal journeys to minimalism. Becoming a minimalist in not a linear goal, and you might be surprised how we got into it and where we are at now.

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    • Jan 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Voting with your lifestyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 15:49


    In episode 22, Niki discusses voting. Are you voting in-line with your lifestyle? Are you prepared to vote with your moral compass in mind this fall? For resources mentioned in this episode and complete show notes, check out MisfitMinimalism.com.

    Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 14:57


    In episode 21 Melissa discusses boundaries. What are they? When do you need them? For resources mentioned in this episode and complete show notes check out misfitminimalism.com

    Minimalist Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 28:41


    On this episode we are discussing relationships. Let us know your thoughts on Instagram - we are Misfit Minimalism there as well. For show notes check out misfitminimalism.com

    Living Below Your Means

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 17:51


    Living below your means is somewhat of a buzzword in the minimalist community, but what does it really mean? On this episode we explore the nuts and bolts of cutting back and why.   For full show notes check out misfitminimalism.com

    Minimalist Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 32:41


    This week Niki is interviewing Melissa about her passion for planning, and how it fits into her minimalist lifestyle. Planning can be a fun hobby, but it can also be a useful tool to be more productive and organized. For links and full show notes check out misfitminimalism.com

    Minimalist Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 24:24


    Don't like to clean? Just wait til you hear our favorite minimalist cleaning tips and products. Check out misfitminimalism.com for show notes

    Preparing For Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 18:48


    Everywhere you look there are signs that fall is coming here in the Northern Hemisphere, from turning leaves to long lines at Starbucks for Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Fall is one of our favorite seasons as well, but today we are talking about how we prepare for and enjoy the season more intentionally. For links and show notes check out misfitminimalism.com

    Ethical Shopping

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 27:20


    Ethical shopping can be a complex topic, so we were excited to interview our friend April Jordon of The Honest Root to talk about what ethical shopping means, and how we can incorporate more mindful practices. For show notes and links check out misfitminimalism.com

    Low Waste Lifestyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 28:44


    Have you heard of zero waste or low waste lifestyles? Today we break them down and talk about why it is so important to make some changes.   For show notes check out misfit minimalism.com

    Authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 19:53


    Authenticity is the act of being true to yourself, but it seems to be disappearing in this world of curated social media feeds. What is authenticity? Why is it so important? And how can we get it back?   For full show notes and links visit misfitminimalism.com

    Misfits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 10:46


    In this final episode of our first season we get a little personal and discuss why we chose to label ourselves as misfits. For full show notes and links go to misfitminimalism.com

    Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 33:41


    Today we are talking to the Gr8tful Chick, Larissa Traquair about her gratitude journey through her husband's terminal cancer diagnosis. Find Larissa on her web site, or on social media as The Gr8tful Chick. For links and full show notes check out Misfitminimalism.com    

    Wants vs. Needs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 14:14


    On this episode we discuss the difference between wants vs. needs, and examine just how skewed our priorities have become. For full show notes and links check out misfitminimalism.com

    Minimalism and Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 11:13


    Today we take a look at what constitutes minimalistic entertainment. For full show notes go to misfitminimalism.com

    Frugality vs. Minimalism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 13:14


    What's the difference between frugality and minimalism? We're comparing the two and discussing where they intersect, where they differ, and how to choose which one is your core value. Full show notes and links at misfitminimalism.com  

    Minimalism vs Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 12:31


    Minimalism, organization, Konmari ... what's the difference? In this episode we discuss the differences and how we incorporate them into our lives.  For full show notes and links go to misfitminimalism.com

    Consumerism vs. Minimalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 12:35


    In this sixth episode of Misfit Minimalism we take a look at consumerism. We were stunned once we started digging into the history of consumerism and some of it's affects. Check out misfitminimalism.com for full show notes and links.

    Minimalism and Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 19:58


    In this episode we discuss social media and how it relates to a minimalist lifestyle. We discuss the connotations of personal use, as well as how it affects us being influencers. We have come to different conclusions on the topic, but share similar frustrations.   For full show notes go to misfit minimalism.com

    What We Hoard As Minimalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 13:10


    Minimalism is about decluttering, calm, empty spaces, and white cabinets, right? Well, today we are taking a realistic look at our lives as minimalists and sharing a few areas we aren't so minimal in.    For full show notes check out misfitminimalism.com

    Simplified Grocery Budgeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 24:20


    This week we are joined by Amanda Bealle from the Fundamental Home who has honed her meal planning and budgeting skills for years with her large family that has several different dietary needs.  Check out misfitminimalism.com for links and show notes.

    Our Favorite Minimalist Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 28:52


    In this episode we talk about some of our favorite blogs, books and documentaries that talk about minimalism and living simply. Links and more info for all the resources we mention can be found at misfit minimalism.com

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 12:24


    In this first episode of our podcast we introduce ourselves and share our own personal journeys to minimalism. Becoming a minimalist in not a linear goal, and you might be surprised how we got into it and where we are at now.   Links Mentioned: Joshua Becker (becomingminimalist.com) Follow Us: Melissa - The House of Plaidfuzz (plaidfuzz.com) Niki - The Lady Prefers 2 Save (theladyprefers2save.com) Instagram: instagram.com/misfitminimalism  

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