Tap play for an audio thank you note! Thank you doesn't even begin to cover it, but that's where I'll start. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitionsEmail me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.comTheme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s episode is all about the time I forgot minimalism existed.Yep, you read that right. In 2021 (and late 2020), I kind of forgot that minimalism existed or was a thing. I made a lot of purchases that made my day-to-day life more enjoyable.A couple of years ago, I did a no-buy year. This year was basically the opposite of that.Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitionsEmail me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.comTheme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s episode is all about the second most stressful thing I did in the last year - sell our house during the pandemic. The short version is that we sold our first house privately, after one showing, in one day. The longer story is a bit more interesting and brought to light my perceptions about home ownership vs. renting. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitionsEmail me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.comTheme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When my brother got sick last year, it pretty much instantly broke me. This episode is all about the sick leave I took to help me cope. And about how much I didn't know I needed it. TW: mental health & depressionKeep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitionsEmail me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I'm back! And it feels so good. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitionsEmail me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.comTheme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I sometimes catch myself thinking “how do I have so much stuff?”. And that’s after five years of (more or less) active decluttering, selling and intentional purchasing. Not to mention, a one-year shopping ban. Partly as a reminder for myself, but also in the hope that it will help you on your minimalist journey, let’s have a chat about how to come to terms with your stuff.Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitionsEmail me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Minimalism is a pretty out-of-touch movement at the best of times, so my normal writing repertoire just hasn’t felt right since the incredible explosion of Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality in the wake of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.No matter how uncomfortable it is to admit, I am a very privileged white woman. Like a lot of people out there, I am now coming to terms with the fact that my “not racist” ness is not enough. I need to do more to be actively anti-racist. And I have to believe that my minimalist lifestyle has a role to play in that process. Black Health Alliance: http://blackhealthalliance.ca/Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund: https://www.downiewenjack.ca/Legacy Hope Foundation: http://legacyofhope.ca/Theme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As an unintended consequence of spending more time at home, I'm trying to use up what I have. From personal care products to repurposing clothes, I'm getting thrifty and crafty because of the global pandemic.Read more about my shopping ban: https://www.tinyambitions.com/category/shopping-ban/Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitionsEmail me at: tinyambitionsblog@gmail.comTheme Music by Hero Song OST http://www.herosongost.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tiny Bites is now the Tiny Ambitions podcast and I couldn't be more excited!Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What does Tiny Ambitions mean to me? You'll have to listen to find out.Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Everything we hate about Marie Kondo, why we are terrible minimalists, and an exciting announcement! In the season finale of Tiny Bites, I'm chatting with my friend Elle and we're spilling the tea on all our bad habits, plus sharing our new project: re: terrible yoga, a new podcast about everything wrong with yoga today. I'm taking a break from Tiny Bites over the summer, see you in September! Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsFollow me on Instagram: @tinyambitions. Blog: tinyambitions.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In part two of my conversation with Cait Flanders, we dig deeper into her upcoming book, some unintended consequences that can occur when we opt out of things, we discuss more about what it was like for Cait to be travelling while also wanting to be environmentally conscious (and what happens when that's not really an option) and what she's looking forward to most for the rest of the year. Email me your comments or questions at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com or comment over on the blog, tinyambitions.com. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In part one of two with Cait Flanders, we talk about The Year of Less, creating intentional relationships, stepping back from blogging, dealing with wanting to be more private, the concept of feedback and how to deal with it when you didn't ask for it, traveling and Cait's forthcoming book. Email me your comments or questions at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com or comment over on the blog, tinyambitions.com.   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I'm answering your questions about minimalism, my education and what's next for me in this week's episode of Tiny Bites. If you have a question for me that I didn't answer, feel free to email me at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com. Mentioned in this episode:Episode 46: Progressive Minimalism with Jennifer Taylor ChanThe One Thing That Changed How I Make DecisionsKeep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I talk with Jennifer Taylor Chan about working smarter, not harder, food waste in South Korea and breaking up with Facebook. We also talk about the term she coined, 'Progressive Minimalism'. Jen is the author of the weekly newsletter Deliberate Discourse. Email me your comments or questions at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com or comment over on the blog, tinyambitions.com. Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I'm talking to Penny from She Picks Up Pennies this week all about the minimalism movement, why Penny doesn't call herself a minimalist and why decluttering really does take a community. Penny, from the fantastic blog, She Picks Up Pennies blogs about everything from minimalism to personal finance, and everything in-between. https://shepicksuppennies.com/ I'd love to know how you feel about minimalism as a label - do you call yourself a minimalist? Where are you on your decluttering journey? As always, if you have a favourite blogger, or podcaster you think I should interview, let me know - I'm more than open to your suggestions! www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites45 Keep Tiny Ambitions ad-free: contribute.to/tinyambitionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this week's first-ever interview Tiny Bite, I'm thrilled to share that I'm talking to Michelle Summerfield, fellow blogger and Canadian behind The Simple Classy Life Blog. We're talking all about self-care which is something that Michelle has written about at length on her blog. I think that self-care is having a bit of a moment right now, which is both a good and bad thing. It's great that people are wanting to learn how they can take better care of themselves so don't burn out from their jobs or so they can be there for their families. The bad side of this is that there are lots of "answers" out there, especially in the Instagram and Pinterest fear that are trying to sell a self-care lifestyle. So in some ways, self-care has become another avenue for people to consume mindlessly. Beyond that, self care can feel like it's unattainable for people for a variety of reasons. People often feel like they're failing at doing it properly, or they don't even know where to get started and it can seem like it's just another thing you have to check off from your to do list. Michelle and I are diving face-first into sustainable self care. I hope you enjoy the conversation. https://www.tinyambitions.com/sustainable-self-care-michelle-summerfield  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Is KonMari the complete opposite of minimalism? Or the other side of the same coin? In episode 43, I'm talking about the decluttering method/lifestyle brand taking the world by storm - KonMari. In case you don't have Netflix, or Twitter, Marie Kondo has a new show on Netflix - and people have all the feelings about it. I’m jumping on the bandwagon a little late in terms of talking about it, but that’s because I really wanted to take some time to collect my thoughts on it. Are you a Marie Kondo convert? Do you hate the Spark Joy method? What's your biggest barrier or obstacle when it comes to decluttering? Feel free to shoot me an email at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com or comment over on the blog. If you’re listening to this on Anchor, feel free to call in and let me know.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is not a drill. I repeat this is not a drill. After a very long hiatus, Tiny Bites is back! This week's episode is a spring cleaning of sorts, sharing updates on my mental health, the shopping ban & home ownership. You can review the show notes for this episode at tinyambitions.com/tinybites42. If you want to connect, feel free to email me your questions, comments or suggestions at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com.   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Keep it simple this week. Be kind to yourself and to those around you. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Minimalist gift giving - does such a thing exist? I'm sharing how I approach the holiday season as a minimalist and “slow living” enthusiast. I don’t think what I do is particularly revolutionary but I have found that it helps to stave off a lot of the panic and anxiety that this season causes for a lot of people. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode - is it possible to have a mindful Black Friday and Cyber Monday experience? Plus, I'm sharing what I’m planning on buying on Cyber Monday this year. Gasp - I know! A minimalist looking for a deal during one of the craziest shopping days of the year? Who even am I??? https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites39 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Apologies for the tardiness of this episode! I mulled over several topics earlier this week that I wanted to discuss for Tiny Bites, but none of them felt right. Which, incidentally, is how I finally decided on this week’s topic. When I started to think about why nothing felt right for this week’s episode, I realized it was because I’d fallen into my bi-annual seasonal funk. That funk is the lovely time of year when the seasons change and your body gets thrown all out of whack. www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites38 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As promised in the last episode of Tiny Bites, this week’s episode is another listener request. When I put out my call for topics, fellow blogger and friend Penny from She Picks Up Pennies, asked if I would talk about the next steps in the decluttering process, for people who are deep in the middle of it and can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel (my words, not Penny’s). When Penny suggested this topic, my wheels immediately started turning because I’ve been out of that place for a couple of years now. So, what do you do when you hit a decluttering roadblock? Leave me a comment: www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites37 Resources: - www.tinyambitions.com/shopping-habit/ - www.tinyambitions.com/confessions-of-a-reformed-shopaholic/ - www.tinyambitions.com/decluttering-guide/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As you can probably guess by the title of this episode, it was International Podcast Day today! If you’ve been listening to Tiny Bites from the beginning, you know that I accidentally created a podcast while making an Anchor account. But, I ran with it and I’ve really enjoyed making Tiny Bites episodes for over a year now! This week’s episode of Tiny Bites is going to be all about the process of creating your own podcast. Or, to be more accurate, the process of how I went about creating Tiny Bites hopefully for the benefit of anyone out there who wants to start your own podcast. Even if you don’t want to start your own podcast, I wanted to cover this topic to demystify the process a little bit. Comments: https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites36 Resources: -Anchor: https://anchor.fm -Power DeWise Lavalier Mic (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2Ov67Ol -Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of Tiny Bites, I'm waxing poetic about the lost art form of fermentation and why I've been loving it lately as a gateway into slow living. Fermentation might be a weird thing to be super jazzed about, but I've been digging it these last couple months as a new tool in my DIY toolkit. Leave me a comment at www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites35 or email me at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com Resources: -Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation - https://amzn.to/2QypKTA -The Art of Fermentation – https://amzn.to/2D7LZ02 -The Canning Kitchen – 101 Simple Small Batch Recipes – https://amzn.to/2QBmCX3 -Fermenting Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs - https://amzn.to/2QE4Nqu - The Nourished Kitchen - https://amzn.to/2QE5EaG Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sometimes, when we look up from our tech for long enough - magical things really can happen. https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites34 The Nature Fix by Florence Williams: https://amzn.to/2wLd4Av Bored and Brilliant Challenge: https://amzn.to/2NOaW1u Part 1: https://www.tinyambitions.com/bored-and-brilliant-challenge-part1/ Part 2: https://www.tinyambitions.com/bored-and-brilliant-challenge-part2/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome back to Tiny Bites! I can't believe it's been two months since season one ended. Time sure does fly! In the inaugural episode of this season, I'm sharing my first-ever virtual reality experience and all the messy philosophical questions it left me pondering.  Leave a comment over at tinyambitions.com/tinybites33 or email me directly at tinyambitionsblog@gmail.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's the finale of the first season of Tiny Bites! I've decided to give myself the summer off from podcasting to recharge and come up with more awesome content for the fall. Before I sign off though, I'm having an existential crisis about seeing my life all packed up in boxes. Happy listening! https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites32 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of Tiny Bites, I'm answering your questions! My year-long shopping ban and my consumption habits are on the table today - let's get into it. https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites31 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I want to talk about creativity and how it can be helped or hindered by minimalism. Spoiler alert: I think it can be both sometimes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Remember that time, back in January when I started doing a shopping ban? Well, it’s been five months and I haven’t done an update in a while so I thought I would do one for this week's episode of Tiny Bites. Plus, a message from a listener on last week's episode of Tiny Bites, about minimalism and practicality. https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites29 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of Tiny Bites, I want to talk about practicality and how we define that and how that then, in turn, shapes our lives. Can we own things that aren't practical? Or does that violate some unknown minimalist code? https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites28 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of Tiny Bites, I'm sharing three things that have been on my gratitude list lately. What are you grateful for today? https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites27 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week on Tiny Bites, I'm sharing my current zero-waste conundrum. Should I purge my plastics? Or reuse them? https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites26 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I’m diving deeper into one of the things I've been doing to keep my slow life intact: paying off my sleep debt. Show notes: https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites25 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's very tiny episode of Tiny Bites, I'm saying au revoir for weeks and asking for your suggestions on what to cover in future episodes of Tiny Bites. Leave your suggestions for future topics over at https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites24 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s episode of Tiny Bites, I wanted to talk about a practical tool I’ve been using to help simplify my technological life (aka help me put my phone down). Plus, I'm sharing two listener call-ins! https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites23 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In honour of International Women's Day, I’m jumping on the #WomenRockMoney movement created by Chelsea over at MamaSavesFish.com. In this week’s episode of Tiny Bites, I wanted to share my best piece of financial advice for women.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s episode of Tiny Bites, I’m sharing the easy thing I did to simplify my morning routine. It's common sense but it's made a world of difference! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of Tiny Bites, I'm exploring what it means to be physically alone. Specifically, how we can use alone time as a tool in our minimalist toolbox to check in with ourselves to see if we're on the right track. I'm also sharing a listener question about how I use Anchor, the app I use to record my podcasts.  https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites20 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are all your relationships worth your time? Maybe not. In this week's episode I'm exploring how we can apply minimalism to our personal relationships. Sometimes, we don't realize how draining and one-sided our relationships can be. So, I'm sharing questions to ask yourself to find out if your relationships are equal, and if they're not, how to start creating some boundaries. https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites19 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of Tiny Bites, I'm sharing a practical simple living tip that over been trying for the past two weeks. Hint: it includes forgetting about something. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode, I'm exploring my recent experience of being socially shamed and my (rather poor) reaction to it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of Tiny Bites, I'm sharing the grand total of what I spent on clothing in 2017 and how I feel about that number. Comment over on the blog at https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites16 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode of Tiny Bites, I explore the difference between making a resolution and making a goal. Plus, I share a call in from a reader about his newfound love of minimalism. https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites15 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week's episode I'm sharing a listener call-in and giving an oral year-in-review. https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites14 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s episode of Tiny Bites, I’m talking about a simple living tool that is pretty big in the minimalist community - the act of saying ‘no’. www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites13 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my experience getting stood up at a party I was hosting and what it taught me about mindless consumption. Comment over at the blog: https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites12 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this week’s episode of Tiny Bites, I discuss why I don’t believe ‘quality’ is the only thing we should be looking for when we purchase an item. Show notes: https://www.tinyambitions.com/tinybites11 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands