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Organising your home takes time and effort, but it doesn’t have to be one big daunting project. In fact, when it comes to decluttering, it’s the little things that make a difference. “Small tidying tasks are an easy way for busy people to keep their house neat and organised without a large time commitment,” Sarah Giller Nelson, founder of Less Is More Organizing, told HuffPost. “There is a real feeling of accomplishment that comes with getting things done. Since these tasks are small and not very time consuming, it becomes something easy to celebrate: I might not have accomplished much...

In the age of social distancing, workers of all stripes are suddenly finding themselves working from home. Our new co-workers may be furry friends, suddenly homeschooling kids, or spouses in the same boat. We’re asking a lot of the spaces in our homes. So, how can we properly set up our new workspaces? I asked Jonathan Puleio, a certified ergonomist and vice president of consulting for Humanscale, for his advice on setting up a home office. The company makes ergonomic workspace products. The Epoch Times: What are the key elements to consider when setting up a home workspace? Jonathan Puleio:...

Let’s get to this week’s Friday Five, because I know you’ve got things to do and weekend plans to prep! FRIDAY FIVE: CURRENT FAVORITES FRIDAY FIVE #1: Madewell Fall Style When Madewell has a sale, this gal takes note… 20% off when you spend $100 OR 30% off when you spend $200 with code YOUCHOOSE. For me, it was stocking up on the cali demi boot cut jean that I always love–great for fall for showing off your favorite sneakers or slip-ons and they run large, so sizing down makes me feel even better. I also grabbed this AMAZING blue...