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Imagine your children six months after you're gone, standing in your attic surrounded by decades of possessions, making impossible decisions about items whose stories died with you. This is the reality for millions of families every year—not because parents didn't care, but because they postponed one uncomfortable conversation. Discover the Swedish secret to living lighter, leaving love, and transforming your final gift from burden to blessing.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! FEATURED ON NPR FRESH AIR, NPR WEEKEND EDITION, CBS MORNINGS, AND NBC THE TODAY SHOW “A brilliant literary thriller.” – NBC The Today Show "A masterclass in suspense … Extraordinary." – Paula Hawkins “Terrifying, explosive and exhilarating” – Katie...

In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste. Today, Bea, her husband, Scott, and their two young sons produce just one quart of garbage a year, and their overall quality of life has changed for the better. They now have more time together, they've cut their annual spending by a remarkable 40 percent, and they are healthier than they've ever been.

In Clea, the concluding part of the Alexandria Quartet, Darley returns to Alexandria now caught by war-fever. The conflagration has its effect on his circle - on Nessim and Justine, Balthazar and Clea, Mountolive and Pombal - and a clarity of purpose emerges as the story moves toward its cadence.

Declutter Your Life is the ultimate minimalist guide for anyone who’s tired of the mess—both inside their home and inside their mind. Whether you're drowning in stuff, struggling with anxiety, or burned out from trying to keep up, this audiobook will help you reclaim control, reset your energy, and create real peace.

Stuffologists Brenda Avadian and Eric Riddle share four decades of experience dealing with stuff - or rather, clutter. Inside Stuffology 101, you'll find fun and flexible approaches to get your mind out of what you define as clutter. Funny, serious, and humbling stories are woven in with tips to help you clear the toxic clutter out of your life. At the end of your life, what will matter most - things or people? Are you ready to manage the stuff in your life?

"To this book I say yes, yes, yes!" —from the Foreword by Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Find more time and energy for the things you love to do—learn to say no without feeling guilty! The simple word "no" is often the most difficult to say. Yet anyone can develop the...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by clutter and lack of organization in your home? Here, you will learn easy tips for getting each room of your home organized. Easy solutions for busy people that can be tackled in no time at all.

Sarah Mae wants to let you in on a little secret about being a good homemaker: It's not about having a clean house. She'd never claim to be a natural, organized cleaner herself - yet, like you, she wants a beautiful space to call home, a place where people feel loved and at peace. Where people can really settle in with good food, comfy pillows, and wide-open hearts. Journey with Sarah Mae on this easy, practical 31-day plan to get you moving and have your house looking and feeling fresh.

Barb Barrett has inadequate skills for relationships. In particular, she cannot follow her husband’s instructions. Because of this character “flaw,” she falls through the safety net of her lousy marriage, losing custody of her children and her home as she plummets. Guided only by her intense inner life, and a questionable business plan, Barb is determined to reinvent herself. She moves into a house once occupied by the literary genius Vladimir Nabokov, author of the notorious Lolita.

Are you tired of living in a constant state of clutter and chaos, wondering why your house is always a mess? Are you seeking a clear step-by-step plan to declutter and organize your home quickly and efficiently? Look no further! Why Is My House Always a Mess: How to Declutter & Organize Your Home in Just 30 Days is your essential guide to achieving home organization and storage perfection. Join our hardworking and wise “Gram” as she shares her personal journey of reclaiming her space and her life.

Fühlst du dich von dem Chaos in deinem Zuhause erdrückt – obwohl du ständig „auf die große Aufräumaktion“ wartest? Du hast radikal ausgemistet, Wochenend-Marathons hingelegt und trotzdem kommt das Durcheinander zurück. Es liegt nicht an deiner Disziplin – es liegt an der Methode. „Das Kleinigkeiten-Prinzip“ zeigt dir, wie kleine, realistische Gewohnheiten in 5–10 Minuten pro Tag eine Lawine der Veränderung auslösen. Kein Perfektionismus, kein Overwhelm – nur klare Mikro-Schritte, die sich mühelos in deinen Alltag integrieren lassen.

Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of clutter in your life? Are you looking for a way to establish a routine to keep your home decluttered and organized once and for all? We all know that decluttering our homes and lives is important, but it's hard to know where to start or how to keep the momentum going. It's so frustrating when you finally get around to cleaning and organizing your home, and then everything falls apart a few weeks later because you don't have a system in place. This decluttering workbook is exactly what you need!

Discover a new design paradigm. Are you an adventurer or a visionary? A maveric or a maven? Designology makes design personal through author Dr. Sally Augustin's eight personality "Placetypes" that characterize the different ways we can relate to the space around us. Personalize your space. How do shapes and patterns influence how you think in a space? How do room dimensions influence you psychologically? Designology answers all these questions and more with practical how-to advice and real-world examples sure to help make your house a happier place.

Mélissa de La Fontaine a amorcé un virage zéro déchet après avoir découvert ce mode de vie grâce à l’expérience de l’initiatrice du mouvement, la Franco-Américaine Béa Johnson. Dès lors, elle a décidé de revoir ses habitudes de consommation et de réduire au maximum son empreinte écologique. Son livre, Tendre vers le zéro déchet, est le fruit de cette démarche entreprise en 2013. Il retrace son parcours vers un mode de vie plus respectueux de l’environnement, enraciné dans un contexte québécois.

Throw Out Fifty Things is truly an eye-opener. According to Blanke, our lives are so filled with junk from the past—from dried up tubes of crazy glue to old grudges—that's it's a wonder we can get up in the morning, never mind go to work, care for our children and parents, and just put one foot in front of the other. Blanke wants to start a movement of people across America throwing out 50 things (magazines count as one!) that will help liberate us from the stuff—both physical and mental—that clutters our lives.

Would your neighbors ever suspect, given outward appearances, that inside your house is utter chaos with heaps and heaps of stuff? Are you overwhelmed and ashamed by the mess, but haven't a clue what to do about it even though you've tried dozens of times to clean up your act? You may be a clutter junkie. In an encouraging and honest way, Rogers helps listeners to identify the symptoms of clutter addiction, which is simply a smokescreen for more serious underlying problems, and she provides solutions modeled on the 12 steps and traditions that originated with AA.

Miracle Minimalism is the ultimate guide on how to live the minimalist lifestyle. It’s a combination of the following three books: Minimalist Living: Using Minimalism to Declutter Your Lifestyle - Habits & Mindsets to Live More & Worry Less!, Minimalist Home: Using Minimalism to Create a Cozy Home Via the Japanese Art of Tidying Up, Danish HYGGE & Feng Shui Principles!, Minimalist Budget: Grow Your Dough, Budgeting Like a Pro! Minimalism Money Management, Personal Finance & Investing Basics For Beginners!.

Habits to Declutter Your Home is your complete and friendly guide to baby-stepping your way to an organized home. Conquer your cluttering habits and create the life you deserve with fun, effective, and time-saving strategies. When you’re clear about your purpose, you’ll find that making sound choices, achieving your goals, and reaching for new and exciting opportunities can be accomplished with confidence and ease.

Organization expert Erin Rooney Doland will show you how to clear the clutter, simplify your surroundings, and create the stress-free life you deserve - in just one week. Maintain your harmonious home and work environments with minimal daily effort - and much more!