Welcome to the Modern Minimalism Substack
A community of 19,000+ ditching clutter, stress, and chaos for more time, energy, and joy.
I’m Elle, creator of the Modern Minimalism blog and simplicity-seeking Substack community.
Adopting a simpler lifestyle eight years ago profoundly transformed my life. Since then, I’ve been sharing ideas on simplifying and practical approaches to minimalism with kids. Today, through my blog and this incredible Substack community, I help others streamline their lives and discover the benefits of having and doing less.
What you receive as a reader
Free subscribers can look forward to:
Short, weekly(ish) simplifying tips and inspiration + occasional decluttering guides, challenges, and checklists to help you along your journey.
Access to our community chat, where you can ask questions, crowdsource ideas, and connect with other motivated members for extra support and inspiration.
For just $35/year (less than $3/month), annual paid subscribers also get:
Simplifying Q&As, the chance to ask me anything once a season to help you clear clutter, organize more efficiently, and implement systems that simplify your life
1-2 monthly behind-the-scenes (BTS) posts that give you a glimpse into how I declutter and organize our home and the systems that streamline our lives
Full access to the archives, including all previous Q&As and behind-the-scenes posts, plus bonus challenges, workshops, and resources
There’s also a monthly option for $7/month, but commit to simplifying with me for a year, and you’ll save far more time and money than the annual membership cost.
Your support through paid subscriptions also helps me keep this space free of advertising and sponsorships—so thank you. Here, you’ll get only honest, unbiased recommendations and never be encouraged to buy something you don’t need.
About me
Eight years ago, minimalism became my lifeline during an incredibly difficult time.
I was drowning in overwhelm, trying to juggle my career, motherhood, sick babies, and the grief of losing my dad. During that challenging chapter, decluttering gave me a sense of control. First, I simplified my wardrobe, then the toys and books. I quickly realized that by letting go of the excess, our home became easier to maintain and transformed into a calm, welcoming space where our family could thrive, not just survive.
Hi, I’m Elle Penner, a minimalism and organizing expert, dietitian, wife, and mama of two. For the last 3 years, we’ve been living in sunny Alicante, Spain, though we plan to return home to beautiful Bend, Oregon, in June 2025 (lots of moving BTSs coming soon!). My favorite things include spicy noodles, sweaty workouts, podcast-powered walks, and low-key family time.
If you’d like to connect, subscribe and hit reply to your welcome email or hop into our Community Chat—that's my happy place these days.
See you there!
Imagine committing to simplifying your life for one year.
For less than $3 per month, you’ll have access to my guidance and our incredible community to help you clear clutter, reduce stress and overwhelm, and reclaim time and energy for what matters most.
