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Heather

When she was pregnant with me, my mother bought yellow and blue yarn, thinking she would make me a blanket despite not being crafty. She never made it but kept the skeins thinking, “One day, maybe.” Every few years she … Continue reading

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Design Your Own Magnets

Bring the recycled-chic look to your kitchen with bottle-cap magnets. Find vintage caps at flea markets or thrift shops and hot-glue a small magnet, available at crafts stores, inside. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes … Continue reading

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Making Storage Too Deep

Extra-deep cabinets and wide shelves work well in some areas, but sometimes (especially in smaller spaces) narrower storage solutions are the most effective option. The advantage is two-fold: You can often gain extra storage spots in areas that would otherwise … Continue reading

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Do What Brings You Joy

I have been telling everyone I can to keep the commitments you already have made between now and Jan. 1. But schedule as many meetings, deadlines and other commitments as you can until after the first of the year. Also, … Continue reading

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Inspire yourself

“My father and his family came from Cuba with nothing and fashioned a new life with freedom, hard work, and perseverance. I understand deeply that my life, and the privileges it comes with, exist because they were hard fought for. … Continue reading

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