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Francine Jay pioneered the simple living movement with her self-published bestseller,The Joy of Less. In this fully redesigned and repackaged edition-featuring never-before- seen content-Jay brings her philosophy to more readers who are eager to declutter. Rather than the "crash diet" approach found in other tidying up books, Jay shares simple steps to cultivate a minimalist mindset and form new habits, paving the way to lasting success. Her easy-to-follow...
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[2023]
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"From the authors of The New York Times bestseller The Home Edit and The Home Edit Life and hosts of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit, comes a guide to the most important phase of getting organized: staying that way. It's one thing to get organized, but how do you make those systems stick? The Home Edit Stay Organized takes the intimidation and hesitation out of the maintenance involved to prevent you from abandoning your once-tidied...
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"After a failed apprenticeship, working her way up to head housekeeper of a posh London hotel is more than Sara Smythe ever thought she'd make of herself. But when a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house The Dakota, leads to a job offer, her world is suddenly awash in possibility--no mean feat for a servant in 1884. In 1985, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities. Two generations...
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Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 4
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In 1776, eleven-year-old Felicity runs the household while her mother and siblings are away, but is distracted by her horse's ill health, two strangers in town, and the fear that a box of family heirlooms is haunted. Includes historical information about life in colonial Williamsburg.
12) Riddles at home
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2015.
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There are eight of us to move at will. We protect our king from any ill.
What are we?
Open a window into the mind-bending world of riddles with this wonderful collection. Containing over 60 riddles, logic puzzles, tongue-twisters and silly puns, this book will leave young readers much to puzzle over. Each page features cute cartoon illustrations, which may point to the solution...
ABOUT THE SERIES: Riddle Me This is packed full of clever riddles...
13) A hopeful heart
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When Hannah's husband suddenly dies, she must choose between the support of her Amish community and the love of her Englisher boss, the wealthy Trey Peterson, who owns the Lancaster Grand Hotel.
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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"Patric Richardson is known as 'The Laundry Evangelist,' but his genuine love for household chores extends far beyond the laundry room. His philosophy is simple: tidying up is a privilege and a task you do for those you love (including yourself), and there are a million ways to infuse joy into the everyday tasks behind maintaining a home. House Love is his sunny guide to freshening up every inch of the house--from the entryway to the attic, the backyard...
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Series
Westward chronicles volume 2
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Her dreams shattered in a whispered betrayal, Rachel Taylor looked to a future in the West, where she could separate from the memories and longings of her heart. When a new luxurious resort opens in New Mexico, Rachel's years of hard work and dedication with the Harvey House restaurants help her obtain the coveted position of house manager. Her initial excitement dims, however, when she discovers she will be working with Braeden Parker, the man her...
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Sophie Hartley books volume 2
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
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After their mother sets up a new list of household chores for them to do, Sophie and her siblings argue about housekeeping and finally go on strike.
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Pub. Date
2011
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In this savvy motivational guide, 20- and 30-somethings will learn how to work their way through small-scale creative home projects. From unique decor ideas to growing strawberries on your fire escape, "The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking" takes the stigma out of cooking and household chores, showing readers that thoughtful is just as accessible as convenient.
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