Best of No Sidebar: Our Top 7 Posts from 2024

As we look back on this past year at No Sidebar, we’re filled with gratitude.

Over the course of the year, we had the privilege of welcoming 2.0 million readers—making it one of our busiest years since 2019 and marking a threefold increase over 2022. This incredible growth speaks volumes about the growing desire for a simpler, more intentional way of life.

To our loyal readers, we offer our deepest thanks. Your support—whether through engaging with our articles, sharing them with friends, or providing encouraging feedback—has not only helped grow the No Sidebar community—but has also enriched our shared journey toward simplicity. You are the reason this website exists.

We’re also profoundly grateful for the contributions of our remarkable team of writers. Their diverse perspectives, invaluable expertise, and heartfelt stories have brought depth and authenticity to everything we publish.

Into next year, our commitment remains the same: to inspire and help others design a simple life. With this mission as our goal, we’re excited to bring you even more insightful articles and fresh voices in 2025.

As we wrap up the year, here’s a look back at some of our most popular posts from 2024:

1. 12 Life-Changing Decluttering Resolutions to Keep in the New Year | January 01.

As the New Year approaches, it’s time to think about fresh starts and new beginnings. The goal of No Sidebar is to help you design a simple life. No doubt that’s why you are here. So let’s make that happen.

Here are 12 decluttering resolutions to adopt in the New Year for a tidier home!

2. 10 Things Minimalists Say You Don’t Need to Be Happy | September 04.

In a world that constantly tells us more is better, it’s easy to believe that happiness is just one more purchase away. But minimalists offer a different perspective. They suggest that the pursuit of more—more stuff, more status, more distractions—often leads us further away from the joy we seek.

Let’s take a look at 10 things minimalists say you don’t need to be happy.

3. 10 5-Minute Habits to Improve Your Life Today | February 10.

In our busy lives, it’s often the small, consistent actions that lead to big changes—which is good news, because huge life-altering habit changes aren’t easy. But short, simple changes are often more about simply remembering to do them than changing everything about your day.

With that in mind, here are ten 5-minute habits that are not only simple and quick but can significantly improve your daily life.

4. The Ultimate Whole House Decluttering Checklist | February 17.

Feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home is a common experience for many. The thought of sifting through every drawer, hall closet, and room can seem daunting. However, with the right decluttering checklist, what might seem like an insurmountable task becomes a series of manageable steps.

This comprehensive guide is designed to help you declutter your entire home, offering practical advice and tips to make the process achievable and even rewarding.

5. 5 Tips When Decluttering Sentimental Items | August 15.

The work of decluttering, curating and organizing our sentimental items can bring us closer to the items. And to the memories. It creates space and beauty around the things, the people, the memories. And it nourishes the power in these tiny pieces of the past. We can trust ourselves to go in, to look around, and to detangle the treasures from the clutter.

Here are 5 things to keep in mind when decluttering sentimental items.

6. Life-Changing Frugal Living Tips to Discover More Balance and Freedom | May 15.

Imagine a life where you spend less yet enjoy more freedom, balance, and happiness. This isn’t just a dream—it’s the reality of frugal living. By embracing a lifestyle centered around frugality, you can unlock doors to financial freedom and a deeper appreciation for the essentials.

Here are some practical, life-changing frugal living tips that can help you discover more balance and freedom in your everyday life.

7. 15 Minute Decluttering: Quick Daily Routines | January 17.

In our busy world, finding time to declutter can be a challenge. For that reason, brief but effective decluttering routines in your daily life can be transformative.

Here are seven quick, 15-minute decluttering routines that can be easily integrated into your day to help keep your home calm and clutterfree.

As this year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation to you, our readers. Your continuous support, by reading and sharing our content, fuels our commitment to this meaningful endeavor. As we bid farewell to 2023, alongside you, we look forward to 2024!