DIY Projects – Caitlin Liz Fisher

How to Take a Minimalist Approach to Holiday Shopping

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Caitlin, posted in DIY Projects, Finances, Guest post, Holidays, Minsumerism

The holidays are hectic—with everyone rushing to stores and advertisements being shoved in our faces, it can be difficult to maintain a minimalist approach to shopping. Everything is made to seem like the best deal or the next must-have gift. But the holidays are supposed to be about giving and togetherness. We should focus less … Continue reading How to Take a Minimalist Approach to Holiday Shopping

How to Incorporate Minimalism into a Home Renovation

November 21, 2019November 13, 2019 by Caitlin, posted in Bathroom, DIY Projects, Furniture, Kitchen, Living Room

As we grow, our homes grow with us, and it can be challenging to keep up with home improvements due to the natural hustle and bustle of life. Over time, rooms can become cluttered, outdated, and dingy due to daily wear and tear. So, if you’ve found yourself in need of an overhaul in your … Continue reading How to Incorporate Minimalism into a Home Renovation

How to Repurpose Old Textiles Into Home Decorations

January 15, 2019December 23, 2018 by Caitlin, posted in DIY Projects, Guest post

Today's blog is a guest post from Brenda Kimble. Your old shirts, pants and scarves don’t need to end up in the garbage because of a stain or a rip. If you can’t donate your old items, try upcycling and repurposing them to decorate your house. Or, if you’re lucky enough to find vintage scarves … Continue reading How to Repurpose Old Textiles Into Home Decorations

13 Life Lessons from a Half Marathon

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 by Caitlin, posted in DIY Projects, Health and Wellness, motivation

I recently did something way out of my comfort zone: I ran a half marathon. I spent weeks training, running miles and miles, preparing for this huge day. The day did not unfold ideally, but I learned a lot from the experience and hope any of you working on a fitness goal (whether or not … Continue reading 13 Life Lessons from a Half Marathon

Stop pinning, start doing

February 8, 2013 by Caitlin, posted in DIY Projects, Finances, Food, Minsumerism, Philosophy

We live in age where knowledge about nearly everything is at our fingertips. We are plugged in and constantly connected, and "I don't know how" is no longer a valid excuse for anything. If you can type it into Google, you can learn it. I recently made myself a degree from the University of Google … Continue reading Stop pinning, start doing

No ‘poo

November 9, 2012November 9, 2012 by Caitlin, posted in Bathroom, DIY Projects, Environmentalism, Minsumerism

I have not used shampoo in a little over a month. Google "No poo method" and you will find over one million search results teaching you how to clean your hair without using shampoo and conditioner. The miracle ingredients are two of my favorite things: baking soda and vinegar. The general recipe is this: one … Continue reading No ‘poo