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How Do You Declutter When Your Significant Other Isn’t Into It

How Do You Declutter When Your Significant Other Isn’t Into It

Waiting for "spring cleaning" never seems to work for me. Once the holidays are over I start to feel that decluttering itch. Decluttering your home can be a daunting task, especially if your significant other isn't as enthusiastic about it as you are. It's important to remember that decluttering is not just about getting rid of things – it's...

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5 Reasons You Should Take an ASL Class in the New Year

5 Reasons You Should Take an ASL Class in the New Year

Whether or not you make resolutions or are more of a new year to-do list person like myself, consider adding learning ASL to your list. American Sign Language (ASL) is a rich and expressive language that is used by millions of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States and around the world. Taking an ASL class can be a rewarding...

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20 Journaling Prompts to Help with Self-Discovery

20 Journaling Prompts to Help with Self-Discovery

Journaling is a powerful tool for self-discovery and can help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It can feel daunting to stare at an empty page and not know what to write about. So I've complied a list of 20 journaling prompts to help you get started on your journey of self-discovery. From exploring your...

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The Best Last Minute Gifts for the Minimalist in Your Life

The Best Last Minute Gifts for the Minimalist in Your Life

With the holidays literally just around the corner, it can be a challenge to find the perfect gift for the minimalist in your life. After all, minimalists value simplicity and prioritize experiences over material possessions. So, what do you get for the person who seems to have everything they need and nothing they don't? First, consider the...

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My Experience with Morning Pages After 6 Months

My Experience with Morning Pages After 6 Months

As I was trying to come up with some catchy title for this post, I realized it had been six months since I first started doing morning pages. SIX MONTHS. Am I at that age now that time flies by remarkably fast? Don't tell me if I am. I don't want to know. Let's step away from the cliffside of an existential crisis and get back to the task at...

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What I Bought in November/December

What I Bought in November/December

With the holidays keeping me completely swamped, I made only a few purchases in November and December. I've worked hard over the years to curb my shopping addiction and would consider myself a pretty minimalist purchaser. I'd love to know what you bought in November/December while the holidays were in full swing. 1. Knix Underwear I originally...

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5 Realistic Goals for 2022

5 Realistic Goals for 2022

I'm not going to kid myself with workout or budget related goals. 2022 is going to be the year to go easy on ourselves and the same goes for goal setting. I picked five realistic goals that you can adapt to fit your lifestyle.  Read 52 Books Now this may seem like a lot for some people, but this year without much effort I read nearly 70 books. So...

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I’ve Read Over 60 Books This Year. Here are the Top 10

I’ve Read Over 60 Books This Year. Here are the Top 10

I wanted to read 12 books in 2021. I made a list of to-do items (i.e. a list of goals but named differently to trick myself into thinking of them NOT as goals) with it smack dab at the top of this list. I may have outdone myself with this one. There are just a few days left to the year and I've read over 60 books. Welp. I lean towards new...

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What You Should Plan to Do in January

What You Should Plan to Do in January

With 2022 right around the corner, it's time to start preparing to start the new year off right. With new planners kicking off, here are a few thing to plan for in January. Schedule health and wellness appointments for the entire year Usually the next dentist appointment is scheduled at the end of the last one, but just in case they haven't been,...

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5 Things I Bought in October

5 Things I Bought in October

Let's be accountability buddies, shall we? Now I haven't been a big spender in many, many years. Gone are the days of wandering the mall on a free afternoon and leaving with arm-fulls of currently trendy clothing. I've curbed my shopping addiction and would consider myself a pretty minimalist purchaser. When I do decide to purchase something, I...

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