As a minimalist and someone who is currently in a big life transition window shopping is one of my favorite things. I love to browse through shops, get ideas and inspiration, and take photos of things that catch my eye–and sometimes buy something if I know I’ll use it right away or is what I’ve …
Category: Minimalism
Toothbrushes made out of bamboo?
For a little over a year now I’ve been writing more posts focused on sustainability and eco living, and I’ve loved sharing what I’ve learned with you! One of my goals is to share everyday things that we can all do to make a positive impact on the environment and one of my favorite switches …
Minimalism: Organizing for Your Lifestyle
I received a copy of Organizing for Your Lifestyle in exchange for my honest review. Over the past few months, my travel has taught me that minimalism has benefits that extend beyond your own home. I’ve been traveling with three bags since May of this year, and I packed them all with minimalism in …
Minimalist Spending Tips for College Grads
During college it’s easy to get used to dorm or apartment living where the furniture and other necessities are already provided for you. Even though I have yet to graduate from college, I found myself starting to think about the investments that I am going to make and how to save for them ahead of …
My Minimalist College Dorm Room Tour
This weekend I felt inspired to film a casual vlog showing you around my college dorm room, and how I have incorporated minimalism into my daily life. This was the first casual vlog that I have ever filmed, and it ended up being 46 minutes long! I always wondered how people made such long YouTube videos, …
Being a Minimalist in College
I’ve started many new endeavors this year, but the most rewarding one thus far has been my journey in minimalism. Even though I have only been back at school for a few weeks, the positive changes that have manifested as a result of this lifestyle change have led me to inadvertently embrace all of my initial …
My New Life Journey: Why I Stopped Wearing Makeup
Today’s post is one of the most personal posts that I have written on my blog, but it is something that I’ve wanted to write about for a while (especially with my new interests this year, and with my experiences). I am only writing about my own experiences, and in no way want to promote …
2017 Travel: The Solo Urban Code Bag
I would like to thank Solo for sponsoring this post, and thank you for supporting the brands that make The Wise Willow possible! All thoughts and opinions are my own. This year is already going by so fast! The months just seem to go by faster and faster, and before I know it I will …
2017: The Year of Aligning with my True Self
A New Year is here! And with it many inspirations from the past year. 2016 was a whirlwind year for me, and brought significant change for me personally, academically, and experientially. I learned more than I ever thought I could, and I found the directions I want to go in this year*. At the beginning …
Embarking on my Minimalist Journey
When 2016 was beginning, I had no idea that I was going to be transitioning to a vegan lifestyle and starting the process of living a more natural and balanced life. It was quite a journey (in fact, the beginning of 2016 feels like forever ago) and I am yet again ready to begin another …