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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Lessons in life: 7 of 220
Top 10 Simple Ways to Make Life EasierFinding ways to make life easier and more efficient is to me what yarn is to cats...good times all around. It's just a sense of accomplishment, like "yeah, I just won the lottery!" except the lottery is a few minutes of my time back. To me, a few minutes back means more time with those I ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights What is spirituality?: 3 of 74
On Spirituality (and perhaps the meaning of life):"We don't know all the reasons that propel us on a spiritual journey, but somehow our life compels us to go. Something in us knows that we are not just here to toil at our work. There is a mysterious pull to remember." ~Jack Kornfield, from After the Ecstasy, the LaundryIf spi... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Best ways to do chores: 4 of 32
How to clean your home quickly:Cleaning truly doesn't have to be a dreaded all-day task. The key is to keep up with the mess before it gets out of hand! If you simplify, then pick up and wipe up as you go, cleaning day will become cleaning hour (or even cleaning "1/2 hour"!) allowing you to knock it out and get on about the b... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Money-making ideas: 3 of 18
6 Ways to Make Money With Things You Already HaveMany people have considered downsizing their homes and simplifying their lives by decluttering or getting rid of unnecessary items, but have no idea what to do with the things they don't want. Back in the day, our options were to donate them, throw them away or maybe sell a few... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Organizing your home and your life: 7 of 40
Learn to OrganizeI sincerely believe, with all of my heart, that an organized home is a happier one. No, seriously! It doesn't matter if your home is large or small, organization is an important element of harmony, peace and pleasant aesthetics.If your home is small, organization will serve you well because in a small space, ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Careers: How to avoid job burnouts: 8 of 22
Why Multi-tasking is NOT a good thing:I know we've been inundated with literature and media telling us that multi-tasking is the only way to get ahead in our busy world. Help Wanted ads almost always say, "Multi-task oriented individual required". But I submit that the entire concept that multi-tasking = more efficient or mor... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Standards for frugal lifestyles: 10 of 25
11 of My Favorite Places to Bargain ShopThe other day, I gave you my list of favorite places to buy clothes; today's post is about great places to buy other stuff. Furniture, home decor, groceries, books/media-these things don't HAVE to be expensive. Here are my favorite 11 places to bargain shop:1. Ikea. Ikea has amazing fur... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Inspiring quotes: 29 of 60
Some quotes just jump out at you and seem to describe an exact feeling or observation-they paint a very clear picture in your mind...here's a list of 18 wonderful quotes that I've been collecting over some time now :"We invent nothing, truly. We borrow and re-create. We uncover and discover. All has been given, as the mystics... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Home organization tips: 16 of 32
Learn to DeclutterYou've probably heard it before, but I'm here to tell you it's true; A cluttered home is a cluttered life. Think about it- Let's just use the kitchen table for example. If your kitchen table is cluttered with piles of stuff it causes the following added stress in your daily life: 1. You can't sit there to ea... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips for living a frugal lifestyle: 36 of 49
10 Unique Frugal TipsI know we all know to clip coupons, buy things in bulk if possible (but only if we'll use it!), buy things on sale, yada yada yada. But below are some tips I've acquired over the past several years that take savings to another level...these 10 tips cover clothes, accessories and much much more!1. Don't bu... More..