Minimalist Blogs

Over the years I have been slowly discovering new blogs on minimalism and hoarding them. Instead of randomly sharing thoughts here and there about some of the blogs I followed, I decided it was time a for a full list of the minimalist blogs I currently read.

Alastair Humphrey
King of the microadventure, Alastair’s blog is never lacking inspiration for going an an adventure of any size. He’s helped me rethink what traveling means to me and what is possible given the time I have. Fair warning, I do get jealous of how easy it is for him to travel to different countries and environments from his home outside of London.

Becoming Minimalist
Joshua Becker’s blog was one of the first minimalist blogs I followed. He writes honestly and explains things simply. It just makes sense when he says it. I’ve read Simplify and I enjoyed that just as much as his blog. I especially look forward to his Sunday recommendations of inspiring reads.

Blonde on a Budget
I’ve played around with shopping bans in the past, and I’ve become even more aware of my spending habits after reading about Cait’s saving and budget strategies. She writes about her now two-year long shopping ban, simplifying her life, and my guilty pleasure, what she’s getting rid of. Don’t skip out on her new forum. People have started amazing conversations!

Break the Twitch
“Break the Twitch is about intentional living in the digital age.” Anthony mixes his vlogs with writing and personal stories. He’s so damn honest and earnest. He writes about cutting back so he can travel more, how he and his wife approach minimalism, and the “twitches” that we do without thinking that greatly impact our lives.

Exile Lifestyle
Where in the world is Colin Wright? Colin got rid of most of his possessions so he could travel and write full time. He frequently travels to a new country and lives for a month or so before moving on. I am drawn to his blog not so much because I want to be a digital nomad, but more because I enjoy hearing about his life and how it juxtaposes with mine. This is less a travel blog and more musings on life.

Minimal Millennial
This is one of the few spots where I hear “millennial” and I don’t cringe. One of the more recent blogs to my collection, Emily shares her own, refreshing take on what it means to simplify and live the life you want.

Minimalist Baker
Delicious recipes. Few ingredients. Simple instructions. I’m hooked.

Reading My Tea Leaves
Erin and her husband live in a small apartment in New York. I’m hooked on her Life in a Tiny Apartment tips. She often says all of the things I don’t usually tell strangers (like that I’m obsessed with constantly cutting back and unconventional storage.

The Minimalists
These men started it all for me. They were the first on this list. I don’t really remember when I stumbled across their blog… I do remember I stopped what I was doing and read it for hours. Multiple. Their book Everything That Remains is one of the top books I recommend to people who are interested in exploring what it means to live with less.

Zen Habits
Leo Babauta has come up around here a few times. I especially enjoy his content on creating habits and his personal experiments.

Zero Waste Home
I’ve written about Bea Johnson and her book quite a bit. She doesn’t update her blog frequently, but I especially enjoy her small, second hand capsule wardrobe posts and her tips for zero waste living.

Want more on minimalism? Check out my list of 10 books on minimalism.