Topic: minimalist

Happy Monday :) 

Week 10: Reduce duplicates (utensils, towels, etc.)

Another week where I'm ahead of the game ;) 

At the end of last year I reduced my towel and linens. We now only have 6 towels, which is more than enough for two adults and any guests we might have, and two sets for our bed plus one set for the air mattress if we have guests. 

I posted the 'spare' towels and sheets via my local Buy Nothing …

This week's mini minimalist challenge was another show stopper! 

I can't believe what a transformation this had on my kitchen, environment, and morning coffee routine.

Week 9: Simplify your coffee or tea setup

Since I am the only coffee and tea drinker in the house, I switched to this small Keurig a few years back. (I got it on sale for less than $50). 

Prior to this challenge, I had my k-cups along with my tea bags in a cupboard …

We're halfway through Q1 (the first quarter of the year) and so much minimizing has already happened! 

If you're new to the series... scroll down for info 👇 👇

Here is my latest accountability: 

Week 6: Choose 3 kitchen tools you don’t need

I already did this in Week 2 whoops!

and I don't have any shelves to complete the next challenge:

Week 7: Declutter one shelf (just one!)

Why don't I have shelves? 

For several years I lived …

Week 5's challenge was to "edit your spice" rack. 

While my main spice drawer is beautifully organized (see below) my overstock was getting out of control. 

Main Spice drawer:

Overstock (BEFORE)

What I Did: 

✔️ Refilled my salt and pepper grinders

✔️ Topped off spices with the 'back stock' 

✔️ Resolved to buy LESS when I purchase bulk bin spices 

✔️ Evaluated what I actually use in the next year 

✔️ Gifted what I 'rejected' 👇

Since I know …

Last week's challenge inflated my ego (spoilers: I had no expired items in my pantry) and as soon as I read this week's challenge: 

Week 4: Let go of mismatched containers

I was feeling smug. I didn't have any, right?

Since I meal plan and batch cook every week, I am familiar with all our food/meal storage containers. 

There are no missing tops or bottoms... nothing is mismatching...

Video of me reviewing food containers here.

BUT

BUT (!!)

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