For most of us, saying no almost feels physically painful: We were raised to be helpful, kind, and maybe even self-sacrificing. But you can gain more confidence saying no. Welcome to Saying No 101! Is it hard for you to say no? …

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Are you unconsciously comparing your home to immaculate, styled homes you see on Pinterest? What if instead of criticizing your home for everything it’s not, you thanked it for everything it is? If you’re like me, much of the …

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Growing up, my home was a collection of other people's things. My parents bought plenty of things new, but many of the biggest items in our home didn't come from a store. My dad made some of our furniture—the dining table of …

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When my husband and I finished college as newlyweds and headed a thousand miles east for his master’s program, we’d never heard of minimalism, but we decided to only take what we could pack into our small, silver Toyota …

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