We can all agree that cleaning products are essential to maintain a clean home, but toxic cleaning products aren’t. After learning that commercial cleaning products can contribute to indoor pollution, I decided to give a homemade, natural all-purpose cleaner a try. There are a variety...
Category: Lifestyle
You Need to Ask Yourself These Questions Before Going Vegan
posted by: aaliyahinspired
June 23, 2020
Making any lifestyle change is difficult at first, especially one that you grew up with. Going vegan is one of those lifestyle changes that is hard to make because a lot of us were taught that a balanced diet had to include animal products for...
I Tried Ben & Jerry’s New Vegan Icecream So You Don’t Have To
posted by: aaliyahinspired
June 10, 2020
Ben & Jerry’s have a long history of serving unforgettable ice-cream since 1978. What started out as a small business in Burlington, Vermont became one of America’s most beloved ice-cream brands. Not only do Ben & Jerry’s serve the traditionally made ice-cream known to many,...
The zero-waste movement can seem daunting and often elite — only holding a place for the privileged with lots of disposable income to purchase the fancy swaps displayed on social media, but as a college student who knows all about having a tight budget, living...
5 Questions to Ask Before Your Next Purchase As a Minimalist
posted by: aaliyahinspired
May 26, 2020
We all know the feeling of buying something new — we see an item that we want and impulsively purchase it without a second thought and it feels really good… until the excitement fades and we’re left with something that takes up space in the...
Reasons Why Minimalists Give Up A Life of More for Less
posted by: aaliyahinspired
May 5, 2020
The minimalism world is vast — containing a lot of different perspectives and insights from a variety of different experiences. Although the central meaning of minimalism — to live a more meaningful life —- remains the central purpose of the philosophy, there are many different...
I’m Not Buying Anything For An Entire Year — Here’s How It’s Going
posted by: aaliyahinspired
April 22, 2020
At the start of the new year, I was inspired by The Personal Philosophy Project to do a “No Buy Year”. I felt that this challenge would be perfect to keep me on my toes during my minimalism journey since inspiration was beginning to get...
Going vegan is a daunting lifestyle change for anyone. There are so many avenues when it comes to veganism and it’s almost expected to make mistakes along the way. After six years of being vegan, I’ve been through the ups and downs with living this...
It’s been a year since I’ve decided to begin living a life with less waste. This lifestyle requires a lot of learning, patience, and practice which means going zero waste doesn’t happen overnight. Throughout my journey, I’ve made small changes along the way and I’ve...
Hit That Subscribe Button: Youtube Channels Centered on Intentional Living
posted by: aaliyahinspired
April 3, 2020
Being intentional is one of the most important things when it comes to living a simple and minimal lifestyle. Living intentionally in all areas of your life serves your well-being in ways that are hard to come by. Some of my favorite youtubers promote intentional...