Author Archives: Sky Trombly

My Book Habit

Posted on January 22, 2019

As far as addictions are concerned, mine is both accessible and legal. It is generally socially acceptable, except on moving day when your nearest and dearest may start to feel more vindictive than understanding. You see, books are heavy. And … Continue reading →

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Colorful Capsule Wardrobes

Posted on January 15, 2019

A colorful capsule wardrobe in action! (Photo by Sky Trombly) I hate wearing black and white. I know, I know, this is sort of minimalist blaspheme, but I can’t help it. I just don’t feel like myself when I am … Continue reading →

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Discovering Your Style in Four Simple Steps

Posted on January 8, 2019

Though we may not be consciously aware of it, our society informs our clothing choices. What we select may not suit our tastes, our lifestyles, or our bodies, but what we see on our celebrities, our friends, or in our … Continue reading →

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Free Yourself With a Capsule Wardrobe

Posted on January 1, 2019

I never thought that I’d be delving into the world of wardrobe design and fashion  – let alone writing about it! See, I was one of those awkward teenagers who made serious errors in judgment just about every time she … Continue reading →

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A Minimalist Wardrobe (for Baby)

Posted on December 25, 2018

Most conventional weekly pregnancy updates contain a to-do list telling the expectant parents to buy this or that each week. New parents hope to have a baby shower to help curtail the costs of the expensive and expansive baby gear. … Continue reading →

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Composting Floor Waste

Posted on December 20, 2018

Sometimes, I’m not a very “think-outside-the-box” kinda person. No one ever told me that almost everything picked up with my broom and vacuum cleaner is compostable. But dirt dragged in from outside, food that’s fallen to the floor, and dust … Continue reading →

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A Minimalist Wardrobe (for a School-Aged Boy)

Posted on December 18, 2018

Decluttering a young boy’s closet is surprisingly easy and has many benefits. Some specific benefits for school-aged boys include: A curated closet contains tops and bottoms with the entire collection in mind. This gives a child a sense of autonomy … Continue reading →

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Clothing Kids: A Zero-Waste Conundrum

Posted on December 13, 2018

Kids grow fast. On top of that, kids are really rough on clothes. I know, these aren’t great, revelatory observations, sorry. But for zero-wasters, this is a particular problem. It seems that every other day, my older son has blown … Continue reading →

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Enough

Posted on December 11, 2018

The minimalist and Zero Waste movements intersect from the start. Béa Johnson, in her book: The Zero Waste Home, introduces the hierarchy of Zero Waste, known as the 5 R’s. The first two: “Refuse what you do not need” and … Continue reading →

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Zero Waste Period Gear

Posted on December 6, 2018

WARNING: If you lack female parts, or are particularly squeamish, this post may not be for you. Reader discretion is advised. I just finished that time of the month. You know what I’m talking about. I used to buy packages … Continue reading →

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