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33 Fun Birthday Ideas for Your Boyfriend

So your boyfriend’s birthday is coming up, and you want to do something that will bring…

The Top 10 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself Starting Today

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Join the Writers Rising Retreat – with Anne Lamott, Cheryl Strayed & others!

If you’re a fellow or aspiring writer, today’s post is for you! The people behind the…

From Minimalist Lifestyle to Global Change: The Hope Effect Story

In two weeks, I will celebrate 16 years of Becoming Minimalist (both the lifestyle and this…

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The Unseen Stories and Hidden Beauty We All Carry

“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in…