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A gentle beginner's yoga routine for stiff backs
Ten minutes, six stretches, no special clothes. Made for people who sit all day.
Starting a small side business from home
Baking, tutoring, stitching or design: how to test an idea before you spend money.
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A year of reading one book a month
Twelve books, three I loved and the habit that made it possible.
HomeEssay
Decluttering without throwing your past away
Keep the stories, lose the clutter. A gentle method for sentimental things.
Cooking one big pot on Sunday
How batch cooking took the stress out of weekday dinners for a family of four.
Saving for the first time, with a small salary
Small amounts, automatic transfers and a goal you can picture.
Life notesEssay
Friendships after marriage and kids
Fewer meetings, more voice notes, and why that is okay.
A small balcony garden, month by month
What to plant when, from coriander in winter to chillies in spring.