Big Life Small Home Ellen Messer

Learning to be flexible isn't easy, but it is worth it. 

Make the process fit your life, don't try to make your life fit the process. 

Switch it up if it's not working.

Try not to fear change. 

Be kind to yourself.

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Episode 3 

Tips! 

1. Try out different ways of writing down meals to find a way that works for you. 

2. Avoid waste by finding meals that have ingredients in common. 

3. Buy similar ingredients each week, but mix things up with new recipes. 

4. Start by shopping your food at home. 

5. Cut yourself some slack and plan for unplanned moments. 

Tips from this episode:

1. Find alternatives for expensive habits.  2. Treat yourself at the grocery store. 3. Make fun out of everyday tasks. 4. Thrift as much as possible. 5. Find free fun in your community.

Tips! 

1. Keep meal prep simple!

2. Find out where your money is going.

3. Use everyday tasks as a moment to evaluate your possessions.

4. Keep your personal goals in mind, because this isn't one size fits all. 

5. Keep a running checklist for minimalism tasks. 

6. Challenge yourself to evaluate spending habits and give yourself the tools you need to avoid those triggers.

7. Join me for a no spend month!