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What to Do with Old Technology

The following post is from Michelle of Mommy Misadventures: What to Do with Old Technology Today's consumer technology advancements mean that many of us are on a constant upgrading treadmill, moving on to the latest and greatest mobile device/printer/laptop/desktop, etc. But what to do with your “old” technology? Here are a few tips to help…

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Read more about the article Should You Keep Your Fat (or Thin) Clothes?
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Should You Keep Your Fat (or Thin) Clothes?

The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: Should You Keep Your Fat (or Thin) Clothes? My husband lost 50 pounds recently. Ironically, his health quest started almost to the day that I found out I was pregnant with our second child. In six months, he lost 50 pounds by watching his diet,…

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Read more about the article 5 Ways to Choose Less and Simplify More
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5 Ways to Choose Less and Simplify More

The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: 5 Ways to Choose Less and Simplify More "As the number of choices grows further, the negatives escalate until we become overloaded. At this point, choice no longer liberates, but debilitates. It might even be said to tyrannize." ~Barrry Schwartz, The Paradox of Choice: Why…

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De-clutter Before You Spring Clean

The following post is from Becky of Clean Mama: De-clutter Before You Spring Clean Ready to start spring cleaning?   Did you de-clutter first?  If you want your spring cleaning to be effective and worth the time and effort, put in a little time before you start the cleaning process to de-clutter.  Why?  It's like prepping for…

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How I Remember to Return

The following post is from Andrea of AndreaDekker.com: How I Remember to Return I'm always an advocate for borrowing something versus buying something whenever possible. Not only do we save money by borrowing, but we also save so much space in our homes by not storing things we don't need on a regular basis. Plus,…

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3 Things You Can Skip Buying for a New Baby

The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: 3 Things You Can Skip Buying for a New Baby Our second child arrived in January. We are in the throes of soft newborn snuggles and middle-of-the-night feedings. It is a wonderful time, and I'm relishing these early days. The dark circles under my eyes…

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Read more about the article 7 Ways to Stay Organized All Year Long
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7 Ways to Stay Organized All Year Long

The following post is from Becky of Organizing Made Fun: 7 Ways to Stay Organized All Year Long Most of us make goals or resolutions at some point in our lives, whether or not it's at the beginning of the new year doesn't really matter. But, many of us seem to do it at the…

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Read more about the article 5 Quick & Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Home
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5 Quick & Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Home

The following post is from Becky of Organizing Made Fun: 5 Quick & Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Home Clutter is a seven-letter word in our home. It's one of the things I work hard to eliminate. Here are five quick and simple tips for a few things that I've done to help keep my…

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In Defense of a Small Home Library

The following post is from Rachel of The Minimalist Mom: In Defense of a Small Home Library The most contentious area to simplify or minimize in a home? Books. Nothing has raised hackles or eyebrows more than our decision to reduce our home library from a few hundred titles to a few dozen. While radically…

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