179. Pursuing Minimalism and Conscious Consumerism in a Materialistic World | Stephanie Seferian of The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast

<p>Many of us strive to live a more minimal lifestyle in order to simplify our homes and lower our stress, but minimalism can also be good for the world around us! In this conversation, Stephanie and I discuss what it looks like to become more conscious consumers as we continually minimize our homes. If you are on a minimalism journey of any kind, this episode will inspire you to contribute to a more sustainable world through minimalist practices.</p> <p>In this episode, we cover:</p> <ul> <li><p>What it means to prioritize sustainable minimalism</p> </li> <li><p>How our emotions impact our buying behaviors</p> </li> <li><p>Shifting our mindsets about the cost of what we buy</p> </li> <li><p>Where to start when sourcing quality clothing</p> </li> <li><p>Reasons to prioritize natural fibers over synthetic materials</p> </li> <li><p>The value of repairing items instead of replacing them</p> </li> <li><p>A sustainable minimalist approach to kids’ clothing</p> </li> <li><p>Navigating gift giving from friends and family in a positive way</p> </li> <li><p>Strategies for storing kids’ clothes for future sizes and seasons</p> </li> <li><p>Pursuing minimalism in your home when your spouse is not on board</p> </li> <li><p>Avoiding clutter in your holiday decor</p> </li> <li><p>How to adjust your mindset so you don’t continue bringing clutter into your home</p> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2023/04/06/episode-179-pursuing-minimalism-and-conscious-consumerism-in-a-materialistic-world-stephanie-seferian-of-the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>View full show notes on the blog</strong></a><strong> + </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/lAEFaCf20hM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>watch this episode on YouTube</strong></a>.</p> <p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors!</strong></p> <p>Carly Jean Los Angeles | Use code FARMHOUSE20 at <a href="https://www.carlyjeanlosangeles.com/">CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com</a></p> <p>Azure Standard | Use code SPRINGHOMESTEAD10 at <a href="http://www.azurestandard.com/">AzureStandard.com</a></p> <p>Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at <a href="https://toupsandco.com/">ToupsandCo.com</a></p> <p><em>Please see </em><a href="https://simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2023/04/06/episode-179-pursuing-minimalism-and-conscious-consumerism-in-a-materialistic-world-stephanie-seferian-of-the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>full show notes</em></a><em> for more details on these offers.</em></p> <p><strong>CONNECT</strong></p> <p>Stephanie Seferian of the Sustainable Minimalist | <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://pod.link/1329830361">Podcast</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sustainableminimalists/">Instagram</a> </p> <p>Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | <a href="https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/">Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/FarmhouseonBoone">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/farmhouseonboone/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@farmhouseonboone">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/farmhouseonboone/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/farmhouseonboone/_created/">Pinterest</a></p> <p>Join us in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/748012922264552">Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community</a>!</p>

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