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In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." Margareta instructs readers to embrace minimalism, and suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you'd ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children's art projects). Digging into her late husband's tool shed, and her own...
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[2017]
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97 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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"A concise guide for parents of Millennials, No thanks Mom offers sage advice on what to do with those objects that were lovingly saved, but are not welcomed by the next generation. Learn to downsize your home without upsizing your children's home, and without causing strife in your relationships. The Baby Boomer generation was promised the American Dream, which for many was manifested in objects. Their children and grandchildren, the Millennial...
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The need to downsize often arises at a momentous life change, whether you're an empty nester, a newlywed blending households, or cleaning out your parents' property after they've moved into assisted living. Walsh knows that making decisions about mementos and heirlooms creates strong emotions and sometimes sibling rivalries. But he believes it should be a freeing, rejuvenating process. Here he presents tips and practical takeaways to help you identify...
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[2015]
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xviii, 237 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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Sensitively counsels readers on how to downsize a family home filled with a lifetime of memories, sharing practical recommendations for strategies based on the expertise of antiques appraisers, garage-sale gurus, professional organizers and psychologists.
"It's a rite of passage almost no one will escape: the difficult, emotional journey of downsizing your or your aging parents' home. Here, nationally syndicated home columnist Marni Jameson sensitively...
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