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2022.
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English
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"For anyone tired of staring at the same mess every day but struggling to find the time and willpower to fix it, popular therapist and Tiktok star KC Davis presents a revolutionary method of cleaning to end the stress-mess cycle"--
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English
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Japanese decluttering guru Marie Kondo{u2019}s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has revolutionized homes{u2014}and lives{u2014}across the world. Now, Kondo presents an illustrated guide to her acclaimed KonMari Method, with step-by-step folding illustrations for everything from shirts to socks, plus drawings of perfectly organized drawers and closets. She also provides advice on frequently asked questions, such as whether to keep "necessary"...
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Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." Margareta instructs readers to embrace minimalism, and suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you'd ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children's art projects). Digging into her late husband's tool shed, and her own secret...
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Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Language
English
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"So you want to keep your kitchen counter clean but you aren't ready to toss the toaster? You want to be able to find your kids' socks but aren't looking to spend your 401(k) on clear bins? You long for a little more peace but minimalism isn't sparking joy? Decluttering expert and self-proclaimed recovering slob Dana K. White offers sustainable ideas to simplify and manage your home in Organizing for the Rest of Us." --
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Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"We've all done it: looked around and thought, "How did I get so much stuff I don't really need?" In Make Space for Happiness, Tracy McCubbin addresses that burning question, and offers a solution. What she's found is that people who suffer from chronic clutter want, above all, to attract the feeling their "stuff" represents. In this exciting decluttering book with Gretchen Rubin appeal, Tracy presents the 7 emotional magnets, and how you can recognize...
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English
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"A recent study showed that people with cluttered homes were 77 percent more likely to be overweight or obese. Why? Organization pro Peter Walsh thinks it's because you can't make your best or the healthiest choices in a cluttered, messy, disorganized environment. But there's good news: you can change your habits, change you health, and change your life--all in just 6 weeks. [Includes] a room-by-room organizing guide, quizzes to create customizable...
12) Clean-up time
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Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Using colorful images and rhyming text, describes how to clean up after playtime by putting away toys in their rightful spaces.
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Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint of the the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A masterclass and look book in one, The Home Edit is filled with bright photographs and detailed tips, from placing plastic dishware in a drawer where little hands can reach to categorizing pantry items by color (there's nothing like a little ROYGBIV to soothe the soul). Above all, it's like having your best friends at your side to help you turn the chaos into calm.
15) Fix this mess!
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Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2014.
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IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Robug tries to obey when Jake instructs it to "Fix this mess!" but somehow manages to make things worse.
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Publisher
Plain Sight Publishing, an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Keep your house clean, your family fed, and your budget balanced. With over three decades of professional organizing experience, Marie Ricks will walk you step by step to a calmer, happier life. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic like meal prepping, shopping, organizing your whole house, managing stress, and more to help you create more time in your day and more peace in your home."--Google Books.
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
""Trust Martha to help you master all things organizing--sorting, purging, tidying, and simplifying your life--with smart solutions and inspiration. Here, she offers her best guidance, methods, and DIY projects for organizing in and around your home. Topics include room-by-room strategies (how to sort office paperwork, when to purge the garage or attic), seasonal advice (when to swap out bedding and clothing, how to put away holiday decorations),...
18) A simpler motherhood: curating contentment, savoring slow, and making room for what matters most
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Publisher
Mango Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Filled with tips for moms for easy yet powerful lifestyle changes. Emily's approach makes minimalism for moms stress-free and achievable, and helps to simplify parenting. Learn to declutter your mind and home on this fun journey to living and parenting with more purpose and joy, and less stress! Intentional living made simple and stress-free.A Simpler Motherhood reveals tangible ways for mothers everywhere to simplify parenting. Slow down the pace...
Author
Publisher
Mango Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Make minimalist living possible for your family. Parenting is hard enough already without trying to change the way you live in one fell swoop. Diane Boden, the host of the Minimalist Moms podcast, knows that what busy moms desire is quick, daily inspiration and a reminder of the positive impact of minimalism. Minimalist Moms is a book of on-the-go minimalist wisdom, that gradually teaches busy parents how to embrace the core principles of minimalism...
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