Tag Archives: Minimalism

Free Yourself With a Capsule Wardrobe

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Sky Trombly

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 a School-Aged Boy)

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Sky Trombly

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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Enough

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Sky Trombly

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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Simple Gift-Giving

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Sky Trombly

Want. Need. Wear. Read. ‘Tis the season. For buying too much stuff. Gigantic hauls under Christmas and Yule trees, gifts exchanged beside Chanukiahs, gifts that represent consumption mania, environmental devastation, guilt trips, debt, and disappointment. Kids running out of steam … Continue reading →

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Eco-Minimalism

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Sky Trombly

When I first came across the concept of minimalism, around the year 2009, I wasn’t too impressed. It seemed to me that minimalism was all about getting rid of stuff. Sometimes perfectly good stuff. I suspected that minimalism was all … Continue reading →

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6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Let Minimalism Intimidate You

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Sky Trombly

Minimalism has some baggage. People associate it with all kinds of things. Some believe that to be a minimalist you have to be a single, white, rich guy with only a backpack and a penchant for world travel. These assumptions … Continue reading →

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Minimalism 101

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Sky Trombly

What is Minimalism? Minimalism has taken on an elitist air. Popularly, the minimalist image is of a sparsely furnished modern home with no individual touches. And no children, hobbies, or, in some cases, underwear. To be a minimalist, you don’t … Continue reading →

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Cat Food: A Lesson in Minimalism

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Sky Trombly

My cat began avoiding her dried food. I was worried, so I bought one of those multi-packs of cans, a three pack of lids to house left-overs in, and I collected a few pieces of plastic cutlery with which to … Continue reading →

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Waste-Free Fashion?

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Sky Trombly

I’ve never been what you’d call “trendy”. This year, I’ve begun building “capsule wardrobes” and learning to make fabulous outfits with fewer clothing articles. This has drastically increased my fashion savvy (I finally learned what a “cardigan” was!). The thing … Continue reading →

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Channeling Ms. Fixit

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Sky Trombly

I’m a passable seamstress. While my creative expletives over sewing machines are rarely child-appropriate, I can mend a pair of pants until the fabric gives up the ghost. This willingness to mend has saved us a ton of money and … Continue reading →

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