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In the era of screens and devices, the average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors, and children are no exception. Not only does this phenomenon have consequences for kids’ physical and mental health, it jeopardizes their ability to understand and engage with anything beyond the built environment. Thankfully, with the right mind-set, families can find beauty, meaning, and connection in a life lived outdoors. Here, outdoors expert Steven Rinella shares the parenting wisdom he has garnered as a father whose family has lived amid the biggest cities and wildest corners of America.

The journey to sustainable living through off-grid solar installation, with its myriad of complexities from energy calculations to equipment selection and future-proofing, can seem overwhelming. Yet, our all-in-one 15-book guide simplifies this process, providing straightforward maintenance, installation tips, and continuous power strategies, adaptable for anything from vans and boats to RVs and tiny homes.

Many people who hoard understand the extent of their problem and are open to help. This book is not for them. Digging Out is for the concerned and frustrated friends and family members of people who do not fully accept the magnitude of their hoarding problem and refuse help from others. If you have a friend or loved one with a hoarding problem and are seeking a way to guide him or her to a healthier, safer way of life, this book is for you.

Recognize and celebrate the magic of life with timeless rites and spells. Create a magical household - a haven of harmony, safety, spirituality, security, and romance. The benefits include a happier existence, protection against thieves, improved health, restful sleep, satisfying spiritual experiences, and a perfect environment for positive magic. This warm and wise guide by much loved author Scott Cunningham has been helping people create sacred spaces in their homes and gardens for nearly 20 years.

In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner rather than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs listeners to embrace minimalism.

On the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, the epic story of an enormous apartment building where Communist true believers lived before their destruction. The House of Government is unlike any other book about the Russian Revolution and the Soviet experiment.

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I am a half-arser. A shave-one-legger. A rinse-the-plates-and-tell-myself-any-residual-dirt-will-improve-my-immune-system-er. And yet, I still want to live better, improve my relationships, build a career, enjoy hobbies, have ethics, and live a full, passionate, varied life. And it's possible. This book will teach you to harness the power of half-arsedness to improve the things you actually care about improving, without expending more than you have to give. It's not going to turn you into a superhuman, but it will help you feel more human.

Jordan Cohen started out selling entry-level houses in Southern California over thirty years ago. Always working alone as an individual agent without a partner or a team, he consistently sets new sales records year after year, including 2021 where he closed over $314 million in residential real estate. In The Agent’s Edge, he teaches agents of all levels how to win listings, take advantage of every opportunity and make your fortune in the fast-paced, exciting world of real estate sales.

The skill of organization is so much more than a needed skill. It provides you with a sense of control let's you build a structure that enables you to prioritize your life and time and move away from chaos towards calm. From Chaos to Calm is not just a "task list" of how to keep things clean, but reasons why it is essential and offers many ideas that you're able to choose from and apply to your lifestyle.

The Complete Guide to Minimalism: Organize Your Life and Home for Individuals and Families by Crystal Hutchinson Are you overwhelmed by clutter and longing for a more intentional, stress-free lifestyle? The Complete Guide to Minimalism: Organize Your Life and Home for Individuals and Families is your ultimate resource for achieving a peaceful, organized home and life. This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies, inspiring insights, and actionable tips to help you declutter, simplify, and transform your living space. In this book, you'll discover: The principles and benefits of ...

When Jennifer arrived at Madame Chic's Parisian apartment as a foreign exchange student, Madame Chic took her under her wing and tutored her in the secrets of how the French elevate the little things in life to the art of living. Years later, Jennifer was back in California with a husband, two young daughters, a dog, and her first home.

Finally, a decorating book that transcends trends and applies to every style! You want to create a beautiful, livable home, but you feel stuck. House Rules is your guide to understanding why some rooms look great and other rooms don't look quite right.

Promising health, wealth, and happiness, feng shui offers endless appeal - at least in concept. Unfortunately, feng shui's seemingly complicated methods are often difficult to learn and apply in a meaningful way. Fortunately, Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life is written in plain and simple English. Revealing the ancient Chinese secrets that are as useful and necessary today as they have been for centuries, Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life communicates how to meet "The One", find a dream job, and much more.

Ever wondered how to master your home's heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort? Are you finding yourself lost in a maze of HVAC terms and diagrams? Fear no more! "The Beginners' HVAC Bible" is the ultimate guide you need to simplify heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems into easy-to-understand concepts and actionable steps. Written by industry expert Mike Thompson, this 4-in-1 guide is tailored for homeowners eager to conquer the complexities of HVAC without the headache. Discover how to: Decode HVAC jargon with easy-to-understand definitions. Select the perfect ...

Reese Witherspoon’s grandmother Dorothea always said a combination of beauty and strength made Southern women “whiskey in a teacup”. We may be delicate and ornamental on the outside, she said, but inside, we’re strong and fiery. Reese’s Southern heritage informs her whole life, and she loves sharing the joys of Southern living with practically everyone she meets. She takes the South wherever she goes with bluegrass, big holiday parties, and plenty of Dorothea’s fried chicken.

When Barbara Kingsolver and her family move from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they take on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally-produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle follows the family through the first year of their experiment.

Longing for a place of peace from which you can love others well? The Clutter-Free Home is your room-by-room guide to decluttering, reclaiming, and celebrating every space of your home. Let author Kathi Lipp (who once lived a life buried in clutter) walk you through each room of your house to create organizational zones that are not only functional and practical, but create places of peace that reflect your personality.

The beloved actress and star of One Tree Hill, White Collar, and Lethal Weapon, Hilarie Burton, tells the inspiring story of leaving Hollywood for a radically different kind of life in upstate New York with her husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan - a celebration of community, family, and the value of hard work in small town America.

Title: Declutter Before You Move: Simplify Your Life and Lighten Your Load Subtitle: Your Comprehensive Guide to Reducing Belongings, Organizing Your Move, and Starting Fresh Book Description: Are you overwhelmed by the thought of moving? Simplify your life and lighten your load with "Declutter Before You Move: Simplify Your Life and Lighten Your Load." This comprehensive guide provides actionable strategies for reducing your belongings, organizing your move, and starting fresh in your new home. In this book, you will learn: The emotional and financial benefits of decluttering before a move...