7 decorating tips that will help you reduce anxiety
I don’t know about you, but when my home is a mess, it’s generally a good sign my life is a mess, too. With the ongoing pandemic, we’ve been spending …
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The best fall finds on Amazon… because apparently there are shortages
This time of year I try to wait as long as I can, but the minute it’s fall I want to decorate everything, the weather be damned. I learned the …
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The magical powers only few possess… are you the one?
Every day, I am reminded of the amazing powers I have that no one else in my home shares. Wait, I’m lying. I had one member of the household who …
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Your personality type by your Yankee Candle fall scent
Spiced Pumpkin OMG, OMG, OMG!!! You saw the first leaves float to the ground yesterday and you donned a pair of tall leather boots and an artfully wrapped scarf even …
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How to bring joy to your kitchen
Whether it’s your food or kitchen utensils that touch your food, here’s the one rule of thumb to go by when it comes to your happiness in the kitchen: High …
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How to Deal with Bad Neighbors
It is 7:41 in the morning, on a Monday. I have exactly 4 minutes and 28 seconds to get my kids through the doors of their school. I turn the …
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How to Declutter and Organize Your Kitchen & Pantry
Here are a few tips to help you feel more like a chef than a disaster in the kitchen. Start Here Begin by scrutinizing everything that touches your food. Eliminate …
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5 Ways to Keep Your House Clean When You’re Not Motivated
Depression has tripled over the course of the pandemic, and it can hurt people’s ability to be as high-functioning as they want to be. It can also decrease motivation and …
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How the Pandemic Has Changed Even Dog Adoptions
I grew up with a series of delightful and unique rescue dogs, all of them with their own interesting backgrounds and particular quirks. When I finished college, started a career, …
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How To Build an Indoor Meditation Garden
Imagine meditating in a garden. Focusing on yourself among the buzzing bees and flowering trees––all while a cool breeze is in the air. It feels calming, peaceful, and relaxing. You’re …
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Am I A Hoarder?
I look around my office and see bookshelves so stuffed that one of them is now on a diagonal, unable to stay even under the weight of the double layer …
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One Woman’s Journey Letting Go of Keepsakes
It all started when my parents divorced. They departed from their family size home and shuffled years of memories to my sisters and I in the form of totes and …
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A Fashion Solution for the Style Challenged
The minimalist lifestyle isn’t anything new, but it’s been gaining traction as of late. A “less is more” attitude can be applied to almost any area of your life—from home …
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Enough is Enough: Setting Limits on Your Buying Habits
We all splurge now and then. When your favorite jeans are 50% off the already-on-sale-price it makes total sense to grab another pair. When a new gadget comes out that …
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Our Strange Addiction to Cleaning Videos
While inspirational cleaning videos existed prior to the pandemic, the number of cleaning content vloggers exploded while we were all sitting home during the shelter-at-home mandate. It was a perfect …
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