"7 Brands We Trust for Home Furnishings" (Patreon)

Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists discuss their most trusted brands for home furnishings and household goods, as well as listeners’ concerns about overhyped, lackluster purchases, and they answer the following questions:

What is a “Zoomtown”? (02:10)

Why do people often believe that minimalism won’t work for the poor? (03:58)

How has OCD benefitted you? (05:55)

How do we shop online with intentionality? (34:20)

What brands does Joshua trust? (37:03)

How do we find durable clothing from ethical manufacturers? (58:43)

What is “greenwashing”? (58:53)

What are the advantages of buying locally? (1:04:30)

Can we justify online shopping given its efficiency that affords us more time to spend on beloved people and activities? (1:06:05)

LINKS

App: Every Dollar

Art: Beulah

Article: 8 Ways Minimalism Can Help Your Finances

Article: 11 Sites of Employee Reviews

Article: Parable of the Chinese Farmer

Attend: The Ramsey Show

Book: Love People, Use Things

Book: Minimalist Rulebook

Book: The Every

Clothing: Los Angeles Apparel

Clothing: Son of a Tailor

Contribute: Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap

Essay: 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying

Instagram: Beulah

Instagram: Mallory French

Instagram: Jordan Moore

Instagram: Podcast Shawn

Instagram: Jessica Williams

Instagram: Danny Unknwn

Listen: “Consolation Prize”

Podcast: Pandemic Preparation

Podcast: Paul Saladino on Toothpaste

Podcast: Paul Saladino on Water

Podcast: The Dumpster Method

Product: Berkey Water Filtration

Product: Bo Concept Furnishings

Product: Brio Water Filtration

Product: Design Within Reach Furnishings

Product: Essentia Mattress

Product: Gutewerk Shower Squeegee

Product: IKEA

Product: Leather Fly Swatter

Product: Salt by Sabrina Home Organization

Resources: The Minimalists

Reviews: Amazon

Reviews: Glassdoor

Subscribe: The Minimalists

Text: 937-202-4654

Tour: The Minimalists

Watch: December to Remember Car Commercial

Watch: Less Is Now

Watch: Minimalism

Website: Peter Duff

Website: EWG

MAXIMS

“Buying more sustainable products is not the more sustainable route.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Debt-free is the new American Dream.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Simplifying our lives makes more room for contribution.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“The shift from ‘me’ to ‘we’ is the shift from ‘immature’ to ‘mature.’” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“The quantity of consumption is just as environmentally impactful as the quality of consumption.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“Everything is 100% off if you don’t buy it.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“The most sustainable item is the item that’s left on the shelf.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

“When in doubt, go without.” —Ryan Nicodemus

“Always prioritize health over convenience.” —Joshua Fields Millburn

This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 343.