Tag: making a home
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Big Impact Areas In My Home: 5-Minute Non-Negotiable Tasks
How small, non-negotiable habits helped me create a tidy home without overwhelm or perfection. My Non-Negotiable Habits There are some things I do in my home in order to keep it under control. Over time, I have noticed that some areas have a bigger impact on the overall state of my home than others. There Read more
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Why Simple Days Bring Me Joy: The Beauty of a Quiet Routine
Learn how small habits, slow living, and mindful routines help me stay grounded, reduce stress, and enjoy the beauty of ordinary days. Simple Habits That Reduce Stress There are some things in my daily routine that I need in order to reduce my stress. There are a few small habits I try to build into Read more
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More Than Chores: The Art of Creating a Home
Homemaking is more than chores. Learn how systems and creativity can transform your daily tasks into a fulfilling and joyful lifestyle. Being a homemaker is such a privilege. It involves so many tasks that often go unappreciated or unnoticed—things like cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, and keeping the home tidy. Yet these are some of our Read more
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My Best Tips for Smart Thrifting: A Designer’s Approach
Overwhelmed by thrift stores? Discover how to shop smarter with a designer’s tips for finding quality, timeless, and meaningful items. My Regrets With Thrifting Thrifting can be overwhelming — there’s just so much stuff, and the quality of the items can vary a lot.When you walk into a thrift store and see all the items—many Read more
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Not Quite Minimalist: My 18-Month Journey of Letting Go
Curious about minimalism? Read about my 18-month journey of decluttering and finding peace in less. I Cannot Call Myself a Minimalist For the past eighteen months, I’ve been focused on decluttering and reducing excess. I estimate I’ve let go of about 30–40% of my belongings. However, I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist. I still have Read more
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The Best Decluttering Tips: Keep It or Let It Go?
Not sure what to keep or donate when decluttering? Learn how I tackled this challenge—and what made the decision easier. My Success and My Struggle While Decluttering Do you find it hard to make decisions about your stuff? I started decluttering about eighteen months ago. I got rid of a lot of things. I don’t Read more
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The Best Cast Iron Tips. Essential Tool for Perfect Cooking
Can’t get it right? Here are the best expert tips on how to use and maintain your cast iron skillet. The cast iron skillet is a timeless kitchen tool that can serve you and your family for generations. Introduction: Are you wondering how people cooked before nonstick pans? My mom and my grandma both used Read more
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Hello. My name is Mariya – a Friendly Introduction
I am a wife and a mother of two adult boys. We all come from Central Asia and now live in California. I work full-time as a teacher at a school.We rent an apartment, and we’ve moved twice in the six years we’ve lived in the United States. There were times when I didn’t feel Read more