The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside their podcast cohost, T.K. Coleman, this simple-living trio helps millions of people eliminate clutter and live meaningfully with less. Learn More.

Some Thoughts About the Holiday Shopping Season

By The Minimalists

Our consumer culture has successfully commodified love year ’round, but the starkest example of unabashed consumerism is the “most wonderful time of year”—aka the holiday (shopping) season.

Before you start shopping, consider the following writings and podcast episodes by The Minimalists: