Minimal Monthly

Hi Reader,

Happy leap year. I was so glad for the extra day. These past few weeks have been super busy rebranding and redesigning the site. But, ta-da, I'm happy to share Tidymalism has a fresh new look 🎉

The new site features faster mobile loading, larger, crisper fonts, less bloat, a new resources page, and a friendlier splash of colour. Come have a browse while I work out the last few caching kinks, and feel free to hit reply to send any feedback.

Speaking of feedback, thank you to those who filled out the Readers' Survey last month. It was very helpful getting a feel for your living situations and reading through the comments. (If you missed the survey and would like to respond, it's still up, so you're welcome to reply.)

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Blog Updates

• Letting go of a few more things at home this past month, I jotted down some thoughts on navigating the path to more mindful consumption and what it's been like adopting aspects of minimalism.
• Digital burnout is such a buzzword, but that's also because it's a real thing more and more of us are experiencing (like when you work on a site relaunch for weeks on end without much sleep, huh). Here's what it is, how to tell if you have it, and what you can do about it without going full-on neo-luddism.
• Other stuff: I built an Empty Fridge Recipe generator. Nomen est omen: if you forgot to pick up groceries and only have a few random ingredients, it suggests three tasty recipes to pick from. It also takes any dietary restrictions or allergies into consideration. Free to use if you have a ChatGPT+ account.

Stuff I've Loved

• Tom's Guide surfaced the three worst TikTok cleaning hacks you should never try. You've been warned 😅
• I've been cleaning out my liver (yes, you read that right) per Dr Mindy Pelz's Reset Factor protocol (a wholehearted five star experience, my energy levels are through the roof). Now that I'm close to the finish line with the detox, I started thinking ahead as to how to best handle meal planning without re-introducing any processed foods. That's when Nomnompaleo came to mind. Michelle Tam started on Tumblr waaay back in 2010 and today she's a paleo guru with a huge following. I've rediscovered healthy classics I love cooking ahead: cauliflower rice and Asian meatballs, to name but two. If you're into whole foods, check out her delicious recipes.
• Dream big? Nah. Dream small. These portable homes can go (almost) anywhere you want to take them.
• Could anglophone "healthcare" systems be getting any more ridiculous? Yup. This tweet sums it up in a nutshell.

Have a good start into March and feel free to share this newsletter with a friend!

Thank you for reading. If you have any comments or feedback, hit reply and drop me a line. Have a great month ahead,

Past Posts

Nothing to Wear? Taking forever to get dressed in the morning? Always feel like you have nothing to wear? You might just have too many clothes. Paradox, huh? Read more

Isn't Living Alone Lonely? Single-person households are on the rise. This shift is often portrayed negatively in the media, yet it has a number of benefits. Read more

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