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4 Smart Ways to Create a More Sustainable ClosetLiving
Want to reduce your carbon footprint and make your closet more eco-friendly? Here's where to start.
Feb 14, 2022
Abandoning Your New Year’s Goals? Try These 7 Tips Before Giving UpLiving
Eighty percent of people give up on their resolutions by February. Here's how to make adjustments to keep working toward your goals.
Feb 13, 2022
Why I’m Holding Off on My Next Goodwill DonationLiving
When I don’t feel that immediate spark of joy, I give my item the benefit of the doubt, tucking it away instead of throwing it into a donation pile.
Feb 12, 2022
How to Be Your Own Valentine This Year (and Every Year)Living
Setting aside a day, or even a few moments, to show yourself some extra love and compassion is a great way to put yourself first and practice self-love.
Feb 11, 2022
6 Activities to Bring Back the Old-School Feeling of Exchanging ValentinesLiving
From hand-making cards to leaving surprises for co-workers, here are six feel-good ideas for bringing back the ambiance of childhood Valentine’s Days.
Feb 10, 2022
6 Valentine’s Date Ideas That Don’t Involve Restaurant ReservationsLiving
Whether you’re celebrating with your long-term partner or on a first date, plan to do something unexpected.
Feb 10, 2022
This Is the Cold Brew Coffee Maker You Need in Your LifeLiving
It's super convenient — but also helps me enjoy the mindful ritual of making coffee.
Feb 9, 2022
The Secret to Achieving Work-Life Balance, According to the Founder of DeskpassLiving
Deskpass founder Nicole Vasquez shares her tips for creating that much coveted (and totally achievable) work-life balance.
Feb 8, 2022
3 of the Best Workbooks to Help You Cope With AnxietyLiving
Anxiety workbooks are helpful because they can be great in anxious moments but also during calmer states of mind as well. 
Feb 7, 2022
How Saying Gratitude in Bed Every Morning Completely Changed My MindsetLiving
I knew being grateful for things wouldn’t magically solve my problems, but if it meant I could have calmer, more upbeat mornings, I was willing to try.
Feb 5, 2022
The Simple, 5-Minute Habits That Therapists Say Will Reduce WFH BurnoutLiving
Try incorporating these short, easy practices into your daily routine to break up the day and help you decompress and de-stress.
Feb 3, 2022
I Started Romanticizing My Chores to Keep Up with HouseworkLiving
It didn’t take long for these routine chores to transform into a series of small daily rituals and become some of the more nourishing moments of my day. 
Feb 2, 2022
The Final Step of Your January Home Cure Is the Very Best (and Easiest) One
January Cure
Whether you joined the Cure on Jan. 3 or just yesterday, you’ve done amazing work this month.
Jan 28, 2022
5 Practical Planning Solutions for People Who Hate Writing Things DownLiving
Luckily, writing things down isn’t the only way to keep everything straight!
Jan 27, 2022
If Your Living Room Feels “Naked” Right Now, It’s Time to Dress it Up
January Cure
It's also time to empty your outbox.
Jan 27, 2022
One Last Thing You Need to Declutter to Kick Off Your Home’s Best Year Yet
January Cure
Spoiler: It's your linens.
Jan 26, 2022
Try This Inside-and-Out Bathroom Cleanup Routine to Make Your Mornings Better
January Cure
First, do a quick sweep of the storage areas; then clean up the bathroom surfaces and fixtures.
Jan 25, 2022
31 Ways to Enjoy Winter (Now That the Holidays Are Done)Living
January and February tend to be difficult months, but there are plenty of ways to make them more fun and fulfilling.
Jan 24, 2022
Your Home Needs a Clutter Gatekeeper, and Here’s How to Build One
January Cure
First, build a landing strip. Then, make using it a habit.
Jan 24, 2022
10 Short, Simple Steps to Having a Cleaner Bedroom
January Cure
And don't forget to treat yourself to flowers!
Jan 21, 2022
The Procrastinator’s Guide to New Year’s ResolutionsLiving
Uou'll want to examine what held you back from setting goals in the first place.
Jan 20, 2022
5 Ways to Tweak Your Cleaning Routine if You Have ADHDOrganize & Clean
Cleaning with ADHD doesn't have to be completely exhausting
Jan 20, 2022
This Is the Best Habit to Start if You Want a Perpetually Tidier Home
January Cure
Do this and you're on your way to become a "clean person."
Jan 20, 2022
The Goal-Setting Session I Hold With Friends Four Times a YearLiving
By meeting regularly to discuss progress and plans, it helps us celebrate the wins big and small and reroute as needed. 
Jan 19, 2022
You Can Make Your Sofa Feel Brand New in About 30 Minutes
January Cure
Spend a little time loving on your favorite seat at home.
Jan 19, 2022
Any Home Project Can Be Finished With Baby Steps
January Cure
You don't need to finish your project today; just do what you can.
Jan 18, 2022
Make Your Bare Walls Disappear with This 20-Minute Exercise
January Cure
This is one of the best ways to add a bit of you to your home.
Jan 17, 2022
Not Into Resolutions? Try Setting One of These Attainable Goals InsteadLiving
If you’re looking to make a change in your life, even a small one, here are a few helpful tips from productivity experts and life coaches.
Jan 16, 2022
I Stopped Following Instagram Influencers for a Month — Here’s What I LearnedLiving
My goal was very simple: to feel happy with what I already have and to not constantly be reaching for my phone. 
Jan 14, 2022
Does Your Kitchen Need “Inside” Help or “Outside” Help? Here’s How to Tell
January Cure
And, since it's Friday, don't forget to treat yourself to flowers.
Jan 14, 2022
If You Only Clean for Guests, You’re Not Alone — And You Can Totally Trick Yourself Into Cleaning
January Cure
This trick will keep you accountable in the second half of the Cure.
Jan 13, 2022
I Started Meditating Every Day Before Touching Any ElectronicsLiving
You can’t stop using technology overnight, but you can change your relationship with it.
Jan 12, 2022
You Can “Reset” Your Living Room — Here’s How to Do It
January Cure
You can do this anytime, at any pace.
Jan 12, 2022
Here’s What I Learned from Sleeping with My Phone in Another Room for a WeekLiving
And no, this experiment was not easy — but it was worth it.
Jan 11, 2022
Decluttering Your Closet? Here’s One Thing You Have to Remember
January Cure
Sadly, "decluttering" isn't a project that you can check off your list forever.
Jan 11, 2022
Try This Mini-Meditation to Reflect on Your Home (And What It Needs)
January Cure
Choose your favorite room, or the one you spend the most time in, and sit in a place in that room you don’t usually sit.
Jan 10, 2022
6 Ways to Make January Days Feel Less Short, Draining, and DrearyLiving
These tips from wellness professionals and therapists can help you navigate the winter blues.
Jan 8, 2022
This Is the Only New Year’s Resolution I’m Making This Year (and Every Year)Living
It's all about focusing on personal growth rather than calendar-driven obligations.
Jan 7, 2022
This Two-Step Routine Will Make You Feel Great About Your Space Again
January Cure
A clean and a treat is a time-honored Cure tradition.
Jan 7, 2022
Resolution Stacking Is the Goal-Setting Hack You Didn’t Know You NeededLiving
This method gives wiggle room and space for grace, self-compassion, and humanity.
Jan 6, 2022
This 15-Minute Project Helps You Get Your Home Ready for the Year Ahead
January Cure
Go ahead and get rid of anything that has literally gone bad.
Jan 6, 2022
Instead of a Resolution, Consider Adopting a Word of the YearLiving
Adopting a word of the year feels liberating and allows you to center your focus on different habits and goals.
Jan 5, 2022
One Box is All You Need to Get Started on Your New, Uncluttered Lifestyle
January Cure
It doesn't even need to be a box. It could be an IKEA bag!
Jan 5, 2022
One Small Thing You Can Do Today to Ensure a Better Home All Year Long
January Cure
Focus on what’s doable and realistic.
Jan 4, 2022
The January Cure Starts Today With One Super-Easy Decluttering Project — Sign Up Now!
January Cure
Whether this is your first "drawer day" or not, today is the beginning of a 20-day journey that will get your home feeling refreshed and renewed.
Jan 3, 2022
6 Smart Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of the YearLiving
With 2022 fast approaching, now is a great time to examine what went right this year — and to identify areas of improvement.
Dec 22, 2021
5 Healthy Ways to Think and Talk About CleaningOrganize & Clean
Shifting how you think about your space (and how you live in it) is the first step to a healthier way of living.
Dec 7, 2021
Why I Adopted My Sicilian Grandmother’s “Party First, Clean Later” PhilosophyOrganize & Clean
As I’ve entered my thirties and begun hosting friends of my own, I have adopted my grandmother's cleaning method that I remembered from childhood.
Nov 22, 2021
16 Home and Kitchen Hacks My Abuelita Swears By
You won't believe they actually work!
Nov 14, 2021
If You Still Store Condiments in the Fridge Door, You Should Know There’s a Better Way
Let’s face it: The bottom drawer of the fridge is nothing more than a black hole. We’ve all probably brought home a haul of fresh fruits and veggies, only to find them wilted or worse, moldy, in the same place a few weeks later. The issue? Many of us just don’t eat what we can’t see.
Nov 14, 2021
4 Surprising Mental Benefits of Rearranging Your Furniture, According to Experts
Mixing up your living space is more than aesthetically pleasing.
Nov 11, 2021
9 Things a Chef Wants You to Get Rid of Before 2021 Ends
Give your kitchen a much-needed clean-out.
Nov 4, 2021
5 Ways You Can Finally Become an “Organized Person”
When it comes to everyday messes, organized people don't necessarily have better habits, they just have different inner dialogue.
Nov 4, 2021
3 Times “In the Moment Decluttering” Will Help You Get Rid of Stuff You Don’t Need
However much you might get done in bursts of inspiration, it's helpful to remember that routine decluttering efforts are just as important when it comes to maintaining a sense of order.
Nov 1, 2021
9 of the Most Interesting Cleaning Superstitions from Around the World
Half of them are related to sweeping!
Oct 18, 2021
This Weekend is Your Chance to Catch Up on One Important Bit of Housekeeping
Weekend Projects
Believe me, I've tried the tricks to get it done in a regular routine. But it's still too overwhelming.
Oct 15, 2021
5 Ways to Take Your Cleaning Routine Outdoors and Enjoy This Weather
Definitely don't spend all your perfect weather energy on cleaning, but also don't let the weather go to waste, even when you have to clean.
Oct 4, 2021
It's October, and It's Time to Make a Gift-Shipping Game Plan
Weekend Projects
I remember the good old days when two-day shipping really meant two-day shipping. Not anymore.
Oct 1, 2021
6 Daily Habits That Can Help You Connect With Your Intuition
According to an expert.
Sep 26, 2021
6 Ways to Transform Your Relationship With Your To-Do List
According to productivity experts.
Sep 20, 2021
Why September Is the Best Time to Set New Goals
It's a new school year, a new year in the Jewish calendar, and the perfect time to check in with yourself.
Sep 11, 2021
10 Little Habits that Can Transform Your Mornings
In 5 minutes or less!
Sep 1, 2021
This Guided Journal Is All Over Instagram – Is It Worth the Hype?
It asks for less than 10 minutes of your time each day.
Aug 30, 2021
4 Important Things I Learned When I Moved Everything Out of My Bedroom
Deciding what would go back in caused me to stop and reflect.
Aug 28, 2021
There's Only One Way to Celebrate a Fun Holiday Like Today
Weekend Projects
Yes, today is a holiday. Come join the fun side of life.
Aug 27, 2021
If Green Cleaners Aren't Cutting It, You Might Need a Cleaning "Re-Set"
Even in the areas that routinely get the natural treatment, there's a time and a place for the big guns.
Aug 26, 2021
Look for These 4 Things on the Label Before You Use Any Cleaning Product
While it may not seem like that big of a deal to gloss through all that text and get to cleaning, you could be missing some crucial details.
Aug 24, 2021
I Marie Kondo'd My House and It Helped Me Stop Mindless Spending
"Knowing what brings me joy helps me make better decisions when it comes to spending, and it also keeps my home tidy and uncluttered — it’s a win-win!"
Aug 20, 2021
Overwhelmed with Cleaning? You Don't Need Balance — You Need a "Tilt"
Rather than making me feel like I have to do my best to balance everything, the concept of "tilting" reminds me to choose what matters — even in an environment I can't control.
Aug 18, 2021
Growing Up in Foster Care Meant I Was Never Alone... Until I Moved to Germany
"I was now free to do what I pleased, when I pleased, and with whom I pleased. I was frozen by my newfound freedom."
Aug 17, 2021
5 Telltale Signs That You Have Too Much Stuff
Does your house get disorderly because people live there? Or because you actually have an underlying clutter problem that makes it unrealistic to keep everything in its place? Here's how to tell the difference.
Aug 17, 2021
6 Easy, Low-Cost Ways to Turn Happiness Into a Habit
According to experts.
Aug 16, 2021