Author: mariya.klimova.life
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The True Cost of ‘Good Enough’
Buying new vs used: how to decide what’s worth it. Learn smart spending habits, avoid costly mistakes, and prioritize what matters most. Different Ways To Get Stuff There are different ways to get things and different ways to pay for them. It all depends on the resources you have. If you have the money and… Read more
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Why I Stopped Shopping for Fun
What happens when you stop shopping for fun? A reflection on moderation, mindful spending, and rediscovering the joy of having less. Moderation In Good Things Depriving yourself of all kinds of good things keeps your appreciation for them fresh. Take any area of your life: food, shopping, rest, social media, or screen time. Moderation is… Read more
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Easy Homemade Bread with Freshly Milled Flour
Why I started baking my own bread. Learn the benefits of freshly milled flour and try this simple homemade whole-grain bread recipe. Freshly Milled Flour Is The Reason I Started Baking This is a very easy bread recipe, and it always turns out great! I make this bread using commercial yeast and freshly milled flour,… Read more
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The Power Of Small Wins
Small decisions made consistently can have a bigger impact than one dramatic life event. Here’s why tiny habits matter more than you think. The Role Of Unexpected Big Events There are different kinds of things that can impact our lives. There can be one big thing that happens, sometimes unexpectedly. It can be something good,… Read more
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Why I Chose the Hard Way
You choose your hard. A story about healing, persistence, and the power of small daily commitments. Life Is Never Easy There are always going to be difficulties in one way or another. Often we have to choose whether we want it to be hard now and easier later, or vice versa. I Had An Arm… Read more
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Choosing Timeless Over Trendy: Why I’m Shopping Less in 2026
I’m getting off the hamster wheel of consumption that keeps me spending money and my precious time. When Shopping = Creativity I used to love shopping. There were times when I would go shopping every day. It didn’t mean that I bought something every day, but I would look around and consider buying something. I… Read more
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No Magic Required: Just Set a Timer
A quick dishwasher experiment with my kids revealed how much we overestimate everyday tasks—and why setting a timer matters. How Long Does It Actually Take? Have you ever thought about how long some things actually take? Like unloading the dishwasher, washing the dishes, or loading the laundry? We often assume they take much longer than… Read more
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There Is No Finish Line: Simplicity as a Path to Creativity
A personal reflection on creativity, identity, false productivity, and how simplicity made my creative life more meaningful. My True Passion Some activities take a lifetime to practice and master. Doing art, crafts, and being creative is one of them. That has been my true passion for many years. I love making things—sewing, embroidery, crochet, and… Read more
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There Is No Finish Line: My Complicated Relationships With Cooking
I never loved cooking—until I decluttered my kitchen. Here’s how simplifying my space helped me cook from scratch and eat better. Mastering Cooking There are some things in life that can have as much or as little impact on our lives as we allow. Their importance can change in different seasons of our lives, and… Read more
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There Is No Finish Line: Decluttering As a Way Of Life
There are some lifelong activities you can work on and improve throughout your whole life, and in return, they will improve your life.Decluttering is one of them. It has changed my life for the better in such a short time! What is decluttering? Clutter is a collection of things lying about in an untidy mass.… Read more