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We Relocated to North Carolina!
Moving is always challenging. No one is exempt. Our family of three (plus our dog) recently relocated from Los Angeles, California to Raleigh, North Carolina. We made a stop in Virginia to spend time...
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The Art of Bare Walls
I never thought I would actually say this but, I'm really enjoying the bare walls of our new apartment. After the stress and chaos of moving our family across the country, I've noticed that bare walls...
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6 Years Using Oils High in Linoleic Acid for Acne-Free Skin
Learning about oils high in linoleic acid has been the biggest blessing. I can hardly believe it’s been six years that I’ve used oils high in linoleic acid for my skin care routine exclusively. With...
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My Fall/Winter 2019 Capsule Wardrobe
It's taken me a LONG time to get this wardrobe together. There wasn't much of a budget left for clothing after moving, plus I literally finished sewing one of the skirts a few days ago. Much of this...
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The Best Gluten Dairy & Sugar-Free Banana Bread
I worked on this gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free banana bread recipe for months before settling on this recipe. I would make a batch every week on Friday afternoon so it would be ready for...
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10 Years of Minimalist Beauty
Today represents 10 years since I wrote my first article on Minimalist Beauty. I had started my minimalist lifestyle journey a few months prior to starting this blog. I was determined to create a new...
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Safflower Oil--My Favorite High Linoleic Oil for Skin & Hair
This post contains affiliate links from my favorite brand Mountain Rose Herbs. I love their high quality organic/fair trade products, and am blown away by their commitment to zero waste. Ever since...
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Creating Beauty at Home with Minimalism
This article is in collaboration with Photowall, passionate Swedes who produce made-to-measure wall decor.When we moved from Los Angeles, CA to Raleigh, NC this past summer we sold and donated 95% of...
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Decision Fatigue From What To Wear
The more I have in my closet, the more frustrated I feel when it comes to getting ready each morning. Too much for me means more than 15 carefully curated pieces for a season. This has just been my...
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Toy Organization & Quarantine Challenges
Since we’ve been quarantined for awhile now, I’ve had much more time to really observe my son at home. A reader recently asked how I organized my son’s toys. Previously I had his toys in medium sized...
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I Took My Wardrobe Off Its Pedestal
Crazy title I know, but it’s the truth. Everything doesn’t effect everyone the same way. So this story today is based on my experiences. With that said, let me to do what I do and be 100%...
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My Personal Testimony - From New Age to Jesus
This article has been updated with more transparency and honesty.I grew up attending a Baptist church, but never actually read the Bible in entirety. Although I confessed Christ and was baptized at...
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Ashwagandha-Stress Support & Rejuvenation
This post contains affiliate links from my favorite brand Mountain Rose Herbs. I love their high quality organic/fair trade products, and am blown away by their commitment to zero waste. Lately I’ve...
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My 2020 Low Maintenance Curly Hair Regimen
The days of deep conditioning, using henna, and shingling each curl ended when I became a mom. I remember readers commenting that they didn’t have time to make all the DIY hair concoctions I shared on...
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Simple Care For Linen Clothing
This post contains affiliate links from my favorite brand Mountain Rose Herbs. I love their high quality organic/fair trade products, and am blown away by their commitment to zero waste. I started...
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We’re Moving Again - Testimony
With everything going on with the world wide pandemic, I’m seeing the importance of sharing anything good that the Lord is doing in your life with others. We need hope. We need to share the joy of...
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4 Ways To Use Fenugreek Seeds For Healthy Natural Hair
This post contains affiliate links from my favorite brand Mountain Rose Herbs. I love their high quality organic/fair trade products, and am blown away by their commitment to zero waste. Fenugreek...
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Encouragement to Mothers
I met a woman the other day who openly shared some of her challenges with motherhood. Motherhood is intensely challenging, beyond humbling, and at times you just want the day to be over then realizing...
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Modesty Without Rules
I’ve been trying to get my thoughts together on this topic for most of this year. This concept had been one of the hardest ones for me to grasp until the Lord freed me. It’s easier to follow the...
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A Light On Earth, A Star In Heaven
Dear Readers,It is with deep sadness and regret that we are informing you that the author and creative force behind Minimalist Beauty, Dawn Michelle Manigault-Best passed away on December 21, 2022...
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