What It's Really Like to Downsize to 250 Square Feet

I always considered myself to be non-materialistic--a simple girl who isn't wrapped up in the things she possesses. After all, it's only stuff, right? But then I downsized. Apartments in Washington, D.C. are crazy expensive, and a handful of years ago, my husband and I needed to do something to get a bit of a break in our living expenses. For us, downsizing to a smaller place was the logical first step. So from 1,325 square feet to 875 square feet we went. I was so ready. I trained like an athle...