In case you missed the news, earlier this month I released my first minimalist book (inspired by this very series!) Minimalist Monday: Declutter Your Way to a Zen Home.

This week I'm releasing my second minimalist book, Minimalist Monday: Decluttering Your Life! Letting Go of Emotional Baggage, Toxic Relationships, and Social Chaos to Build Your Ideal, Zen Life (pre-order here) and today's topic is a bit of a sneak preview!

Today's topic also came as a …

You've got questions...

Q: I, too, find I do much better if I stick to your meal plans pretty strictly. But then my question is...how do I incorporate recipes from your cookbooks, etc. ??

A: It's a great question!

If you use a cookbook recipe, that's fine... as long as black bean brownies don't suddenly become dinner ;)

I include the calories with all the recipes so look at the servings, and try to keep it under 415 calories …

Happy Valentine's Day, Herbies! It's also Lily Bean's birthday!

Seeing that today is all about love and relationships (and the baggage that comes with it), I thought today would be the perfect day to announce my second minimalist book, Minimalist Monday: Decluttering Your Life! Letting Go of Emotional Baggage, Toxic Relationships, and Social Chaos to Build Your Ideal, Zen Life. (Out later this month, pre-order it here!)

In my first minimalist book, Minimalist Monday: Declutter Your Way to a …

Meet our Herbie of the Week, Lynne!

I first came in contact with Lynne when she emailed me about Katharine's Minimalist Monday post on downsizing and decluttering. Not only did she tell me about how she makes a conscious effort to limit toys and clothes, but she also shared her and her family's incredible story.

Lynne discovered she had PCOS after years of non-existent periods. Her fertility doctor urged her to switch to a whole foods, plant-based diet, but …

Whether you're single or coupled up, this week's Valentine's Day-themed meal plan will have you falling in love with our easy recipes!

Both the Chickpea & Spinach Love Wraps are sure to sweep you off your feet while the Chili & Broccoli Pasta (NEW!, indi.), Tomato Vegetable Soup (NEW!, fam.), and Crock-Pot Mexican Casserole (NEW!, fam.) will warm your heart.

When you're eating healthy, what's not to love?

Spinach Love Wrap

Individual Highlights

• Maple & Banana Sweet Potato …