In case you didn’t know, here at Near to Nirvana we love a good thrift store. Not only is it better for your budget, it’s also better for the earth. By reusing items, we are keeping them out of a landfill! For other earth friendly ideas check out this post here. We are very lucky… Read More 8 Helpful Thrift Store Tips for Buying Clothes
In our house, we have had an interesting perspective shift when it comes to kitchen gadgets and appliances. Alex has always loved cooking and her skill far surpasses mine at her age. As a result, she has always had a thing for ALL the kitchen gadgets. I would try to resist the urge to acquire… Read More Top 5 Favorite Appliances for Minimalists
When I practice yoga or meditation, I like to hold an intention. A thought, idea, or words to help inspire my practice and quiet my mind. Sometimes I choose something very simple, other times it’s part of a long quote. Ideas or emotions like gratitude or curiosity work well also! Below is a collection of… Read More My Top 10 Favorite Yoga Quotes
I’ve wanted a letter board forever. They are just SO me! Whoever came up with this idea is surely a kindred spirit. Before I had a letter board, I would make quotes on the computer and print them off. I had a frame I would put them in. There was a limited collection and I… Read More 10 Favorite Lighthearted Letter Board Quotes
I love plants. I keep buying plants and spend too much money on plants! Just can’t bring myself to spend money on pots for plants, therefore I make my own DIY concrete pots. I will admit to being a novice at this, experimenting a bit, and using trial and error to learn. However, some of… Read More DIY Concrete Pots
I wanted to share with you my morning routine. This doesn’t come naturally to me. I am not a morning person. Christy will try and have a conversation with me prior to coffee and it usually goes something like this. “Hey Alex what do you want to make for dinner tonight?” Blank stare. “Do you… Read More My Morning Routine
In our small town where we live, there is an annual treasure hunt. One week each spring, people put out their unused and unwanted items and other people can come and help themselves. It’s great for the people who want to clean out their spaces and it’s great for bargain hunters to get items they… Read More DIY Cinder Block Garden
There are so many different ways to meditate. What types of meditation work for you? Each practice is beautiful in its own way, and has its benefits. Do you want to feel more focused or more relaxed? Do you enjoy sitting peacefully or is it easier to focus on the movement of your body? You… Read More Types of Meditation
So Christy had decided to do a no spend month (see the post here). Meaning she had planned all her expenses out and had a small list of things she could spend money on. Alex had a craving for wings. Alex’s first thought “We can go out for wings after Christy has finished her no… Read More Stay at Home Wing Wednesday
I follow a Canadian youtuber called JustJoeLee, and his tag line is “be less shitty”. Inspiring right? However, when he explains how his channel is dedicated to trying to be a little less shitty everyday it kinda makes sense. Each day you can find some small way to make a difference, or choice to lower… Read More 30 Low Waste Ideas