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Does the idea of an empty cupboard or refrigerator fill your with dread? Have you always felt more comfortable with more "stuff" around you? You're not alone. The KonMari process can bring up these anxieties. Here's how to quell those fears.
Depending how big your fridge is and how much you have in it, you may have more categories than me. You also don't want to pull everything out all at once, especially if you have a lot of stuff. You don't want it to go bad.
This is just a quick post about the glory of having a basket of "ugly" rags around. By this I mean, rags you don't care about getting dirty. In fact, getting them dirty brings you joy! My basket of ugly rags was once a towel. When the towel wore out, I cut it into squares.
Step into Week 2 ready to declutter the KonMari way! Don't know how to declutter the KonMari way? Not to worry! Use an easy checklist to help you get through the categories in your kitchen so you're ready to start redecorating in the coming weeks.
And we're off! Yesterday's post introduced you to the core concepts and your first assignment: A clean sink. It also got you to start paying attention to those areas where things may have a tendency to get stuck (bogs, as I call them). Places where things slow down.
Today's post is about getting ready. Getting yourself mentally prepared to clear you clutter, physically prepared, and more importantly, ready to find those habits that keep you from success. Plus, your first assignment. As we deep dive into our kitchen sphere, there may be some daunting tasks ahead.
I know, I know, everybody's doing some sort of big "challenge" since it's the new year, but this is more of an experiment. It's a challenge to myself and you to make your home into your dream home! Are you ready? The challenge is to do a one-room overhaul every month.
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In a cell that reeks of urine, in a prison-gray building, a gaunt man sits chained to his bed day in, day out. In Indonesia, the use of chains to restrain the mentally ill, known as pasung, is used alongside prayers, as well as involuntary electroshock treatment and sterilization in some cases.
FINANCE How Nagaraja Prakasam Is Engineering Social Change Forbes IndiaAngel investor Nagaraja Prakasam backs over 19 local startups in India that focus on eradicating poverty, improving access to healthcare, and practicing zero-waste technology. For Today's Giver, 'Robo-Advisers' Streamline Philanthropy New York TimesSocially-minded software developers are creating apps to help you navigate the world of digital charity advisors in better ways than before.
Freedom in Jarabulus: Syrian border town rebuilds post-ISIS CBC News The first wave of Jarabulus' refugees are returning home this week after Turkish forces regain control of the city. Though life is far from normal, military forces are confident ISIS will be defeated within the year.
People need water for agriculture, sanitation, cooking, and general health, but many communities are too far off water grids to be reached efficiently. Governments strive to create architectures to serve their communities better, yet each municipality comes with its own set of unique hurdles. A standardized infrastructure doesn't suit every location.
Poverty includes everything from hunger, lack of healthcare and education, to a lack of heating and access to clean water. What is often overlooked, however, is that women and girls bear the brunt of every aspect of poverty.
"I'm like the lord of Northwest 23rd. I only say that because I don't want to say mayor. Who wants to be the mayor?" In 1991, a Spokane band called the Makers roared onto the indie music scene, dressed in vintage finery and playing cocky garage rock-both in stark contrast to grunge's plaid-clad depression.
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Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday: there's an abundance of food, and it's a time when all of your family comes together. Adding those special touches of decor to the table imbue your home with the perfect ambiance. Petals & Things Florist is family-owned and delivers affordable, unique flower arrangements in the Greater Cincinnati area.
When the weather cools down, it can wreak havoc on your skin. Whether your skin is dry or oily, the cold exacerbates all the negative aspects of your skin type. The combination of wind, cold temperatures, and indoor heating zaps your skin's natural protective barrier, leaving it either parched and flaky or excessively oily as it tries to compensate for the harsh conditions.
If your allergies or dietary preferences are dragging you down when it comes to partaking in dessert, your misery is at an end. You will be pleased to know there's an ice cream shop that believes sweets should be enjoyed by everyone. You can enjoy allergy-friendly ice cream, pies, and cakes,from SubZero Ice Cream in Patchogue, NY.
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In the right hands, even trash cans and shovels can make beautiful music. We look at musicians from three bands-Trashcan Joe, Shovel Man and Three for Silver- who spin melodies from tools and detritus. While making your own instruments is nothing new and recycling is a linchpin of Portland's cultural identity, the two ideas have meshed most harmoniously in our local music scene.
We celebrate the return of St. Jack's high-class happy hour at the new Northwest Portland location. Artisan pork rinds and fried tripe, anyone? The tough choices begin as soon as you enter St. Jack's bigger, brighter location on a bustling corner of NW 23rd Avenue.
McKinley teaches us how to make the laws of the universe work in our favor in her new book-or, at least explains a thing or two our high school teachers failed to.
Back Fence PDX is the godfather of Portland storytelling nights, drawing both the biggest names to its stage and the biggest audiences. It's so big, in fact, it now offers three different events. The performers come from varying backgrounds, from pet psychic to funeral home worker to scientist, to tell a story based on a monthly theme.
We step into Portland's newest cheese haven for a taste of their cheese board laden with housemade fixin's. Welcome back to , our series dedicated to dissecting Portland's most delicious, multi-layered creations. Anatomy of A Dish This week, it's all about the cheese plate.
From Sasquatch to Pickathon, from Edgefield to the Oregon Zoo, we've got the lineups for the summer's best concerts and festivals. The summer festivals and concert series are starting to roll out their lineups, which means it's time to start planning your weekends.
A trio of great plays reviewed, a trio of great authors together (Ursula K. Le Guin, Cheryl Strayed, and Lidia Yuknavitch), and tickets go on sale to Lauryn Hill (sans Fugees trio). Theater Thursday-Sunday, Portland Center Stage "The heart of L5Y is its time-traveling twist on the standard boy-meets-girl trope.
Easter dinners, Easter brunches, and even egg-y Easter cocktails are on the menu this weekend, plus Top Chef Dave Martin serves up his signature Turducken meatballs.
Bar Avignon's "Raw Bar" Fundraiser for Bridge Meadows What: A special Raw Bar menu will be available in addition to the regular menu this night, including Weathervane scallop sashimi, ahi tuna crudo, King salmon gravlax, and Oregon lamb carpaccio as well as wine pairings.
Apr 17-26, Newmark TheatreThis show celebrates the final performance by retiring Principal Dancer Alison Roper, whom we profiled in our April issue (along with a slide show journey through her career). Dances include new works from Nacho Duato and Helen Pickett, as well as last season's sexy and gorgeous standout by Matjash Mrozewski, The Last Dance ( read our review).
The rainy season mud hasn't yet dried on our boots, but Oregon chefs and farmers are heading to their greenhouses right now, planning and planting a full season of farm fresh local fare to enjoy this summer. Check out our sneak peak of 2014's farm-to-table dinners-and book your spots ASAP!
For all you weekend kitchen warriors, avid foodies, budding career-minded chefs, and those who just want to goof around with produce and drink wine with your friends, we've compiled a list of some of the best culinary classes Portland has to offe r-and i f being stuck in the kitchen isn't quite your thing, you'll find a a handful of urban farm tours, clamming and crabbing clinics on the coast, and educationa; barstool-based booze opportunities.
The first-ever Cool Climate Extra Virgin Olive Oil event brings together foodies and farmers for a weekend devoted to all things olive
To ring in a decade of craft beer revelry, the Oregon Garden Brewfest has invited 65 breweries to set up camp at the usual spot in historic Silverton and bring their top two chuggable products-that's 130 beers, ciders, and meads to get through in three days, starting Friday, April 25.
Ten homes around the region open their doors to showcase the region's best modern domestic architecture this weekend, during the third-annual Portland Modern Home Tour. This year's self-guided tour, curated by Portland Architecture 's Brian Libby, showcases sustainability and masterful use of light and open space.
The team behind Barbur World Foods debuts their second location on NW Everett, complete with a rainbow of produce, international pantry supplies, and a stocked deli. World Foods -the second location of John and Mirna Attar's popular Southwest Portland international market Barbur World Foods-has quietly opened in the Pearl District on NW Everett in the former Local Choice Produce Market space.
Jim Olson, Earth House architect, works with the environment, creating spaces that flow into the natural surroundings
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Check out this preview of our The Conium Review Vol. 3Collector's Edition. D. V. Klenak's "Ladyfingers" has a nifty black cover with holes punched through it, showing a peak of the red title page. Twelve bright white interior pages. Saddle-stapled binding. This little chapbook goes inside our collector's edition box, slated for release on November 30th.
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