It’s time for me to put my money where my mouth is, so to speak. I talk a great game about simplicity, but in truth, it’s easy to be simple at this point in my life. This week, the real test starts.
My husband is going in for surgery (nothing life-threatening, just corrective), and I’ll be [...]
House & Home
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Let’s face it: 80 percent of being organized is simply having enough storage space. While newer homes and apartments have upgraded the amount of closet space available, most people don’t have multiple walk-in closets where they can stash their stuff.
If You Can’t Get Rid of It, Hide It
While it’s nice to think [...]
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Feng shui, in its Westernized form, is the art of arranging rooms to maximize the flow of positive energy. Whether or not you practice feng shui as a hobby or a lifestyle (or not at all), there are quite a few good ideas that come out of this tradition. But what [...]
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Is your pantry bursting at the seams? Are your canned goods spawning? Time for a quick and dirty decluttering session! Remember, quick and dirty isn’t about getting it done perfectly, it’s about getting it done good enough for now. Here’s how I tackle the pantry when it [...]
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You are more than your CD collection. There, I said it. I’ve officially pissed off every High Fidelity-loving, rare B-side collecting, “I loved them before they sold out” music junkie. It had to be said. I’ll say it one more time for the cheap seats: you are more than your [...]