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Minimalism: Inspirational or Dangerous?

(Spoiler alert – I’m about to recommend that you read books about minimalism, AND I’m going to warn you about the dangers of reading about minimalism. You’re welcome.) Minimalism traditionally meant that you kept only the bare minimum number of objects that you needed.  Think – five people in the house, so you only need five plates.   But that definition has, for many authors, adapted to be more in…

Marie Kondo’s…Betrayal?

In which we discuss  the absolute outrage/vindication/betrayal/etc. that people felt, as Marie Kondo admitted that she no longer prioritizes keeping her house tidy, but rather prioritizes time with her kids. The press has had a field day with this.  One of the foremost tidying experts no longer values a tidy home?! But here’s the thing. Marie Kondo’s entire method was always about choosing what you truly wanted in…