I never thought I’d make it to the end of September, but here we are… we did it! I was extremely excited to enter into this month because it brings me closer to my favorite season — Fall. Although I don’t feel it in the...
Common Mistakes When Going Vegan And How to Avoid Them
posted by: aaliyahinspired
September 17, 2020
Throughout my years of being vegan, I seem to unfailingly run into someone who is fascinated by my commitment to the lifestyle. After many curious questions, they always follow up with, “I tried going vegan, but it only lasted for 2 weeks.” After having multiple...
When we intentionally create space in our lives, we can intentionally decide what to fill it with. Cait Flanders There’s this universal secret we hear all the time but never really apply. This secret just sits there, ready to be used, ready to elevate your...
It’s time to say goodbye to our friend August. August was an especially busy month for me, but I made sure to take note of the things that brought me joy. Before we welcome in September, I want to share my monthly obsessions for the...
17 Things I No Longer Buy as a Minimalist
posted by: aaliyahinspired
August 27, 2020
One thing minimalism frees you of is the obligation to buy certain things society says that you need but really don’t. When I began my journey a few years ago, I took notice of the things I bought on autopilot. After evaluating these purchases, I...
I don’t know about you, but I love getting inspiration from instagram. My favorite accounts to follow are often those of vegan influencers. I often look to my favorite vegan personalities for new recipes, restaurant suggestions, fitness tips, products to try out and more. Since...
Common Misconceptions About Minimalism
posted by: aaliyahinspired
August 7, 2020
As a self-proclaimed minimalist, I get a lot of questions. To be honest, I enjoy talking about the topic, but it got to the point where I began seeing commonalities in the questions I was being asked — they stemmed from preconceived notions. I blame...
Whew! I don’t know about you but July has gone by a little too fast. I can probably credit that to all the fun things that brought me joy this month because you know what they say, time flies when you’re having fun. It’s really...
Fast Fashion: Why It’s Unsustainable and Unethical
posted by: aaliyahinspired
July 15, 2020
Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Zara, and many other popular shopping attractions are contributors to the inhumane labor and unsustainable practices that are hidden behind the curtain of fast fashion. Similar to how we rush to fast food drive-thrus to quickly satisfy our hunger and...
Homemade Natural All-Purpose Cleaner: alternative to toxic cleaners
posted by: aaliyahinspired
July 2, 2020
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...