Comment by Balustrade_ on 01/03/2025 at 10:58 UTC

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View submission: Minimalizing with kids?

Start with your own stuff.

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Comment by Few_Newspaper_3655 at 01/03/2025 at 13:55 UTC

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So this!

Start with your things and spaces. Maybe do some digital decluttering, too. Then move on to shared spaces, like kitchen, bathrooms, etc.

In my household, I am the fixer upper and yard keeper. I approach tools, equipment, etc. from a minimalist perspective. My spouse is the food preparer, so I don’t push things too hard with the kitchen. I have a capsule wardrobe and use relatively small amount of space in our shared closet and dresser. Overall, “my stuff” is easy to manage.

I had to let go of being a minimalist family. But…my approach to life and things has started to shift our household’s approach.