LIVING SMALL BLOG

January 14, 2021

Minimal Capsule Wardrobe for Van Life

The Joys Of Packing Packing is always both exciting and stressful for me. Every trip leads me through this field of what feels like landmines. I’m […]
December 20, 2020
Vanlife - Hanging clothes in a van

Van Life Clothes Storage

I see lots of van lifers who do the Marie Kondo origami-folding thing, or use compression bags, packing cubes or baskets to handle clothing. I’m not […]
August 29, 2017
#Vanlife Darlene and Danny

Vanlife: An Interview with Danny & Darlene

While onsite in the total eclipse path in Kentucky on the August 21st, I met an interesting couple who were living full-time in their Sprinter Van. As a #vanning enthusiast, I *thought* they might be full-timing. My friend, Adam, had already talked to Danny...
July 17, 2017
How to sell your clothes online

What to Do With Your Extra Clothes

Sell Your Clothes So you have minimized your closet. You have removed everything that doesn’t fit perfectly. You have eliminated those clothes that are simply lovely, […]
May 26, 2017
Decisions and smart actions

Living Small Makes You Smarter

Making good choices is a smart thing to do, right? Decision fatigue occurs after a number of decisions are made in a short period of time. […]
April 20, 2017
Maximalism-or-Minimalism

Maximalism: A Backlash to Minimalism?

I’m amused by the new term Maximalism as a backlash and opposition to the concept of minimalism. Amused because most of the articles I’ve read about […]
March 12, 2017
busy is not better

Busier is Not Better

I’m a busy person, just ask me, I’ll tell you. I’ll tell you how very, very busy I am all the time… how there is never enough […]
February 15, 2017
Social Media and Real Life

Where’s the Authenticity in Social Media?

Social media is a great way to reconnect with long-lost friends, to stay up-to-date with far-flung family members, and to be social – especially for people […]