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Cleaning and the Meaning of Life: Simple Solutions to Declutter Your Home and Beautify Your Life

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Hey, this is a fun read! No prissy prima donna, Paula Jhung describes her own struggles as she shares tips and techniques along with some pretty funny and dishy stories. Part how-to and part humor, this book has lots of cool ideas for overcoming household clutter and inner angst. And--this would make a great gift for brides, frantic moms or friends who're just trying to balance it all.

For a self-proclaimed packrat, this book was a lifesaver to me. Within the first 25 pages, Paula gives the reader the "rubbish inquisition" - questions like, "if there were a flood, would I try to save this?" and "does it make my life easier?" Making room for all of my husband's stuff in our new apartment has ben infinitely easier now that I can let go of all my STUFF - and I owe it all to Paula.

If you're like me you may not enjoy cleaning, but Paula's easy tips and tricks actually make this chore fun! I am a wife and mother of two, so finding the time to cook, clean, decorate, etc. is quite a challenge. Maybe that's why I found Paula's book so helpful. She has chapters on everything from cooking up a cleaner kitchen where she offers advice on food preparation that requires less cleanup. And at the opposite end of the spectrum is what she shares about the way cleanliness and chore sharing can build a better household and relationship. I truly found this a quick, helpful and easy read. I recommend it to anyone wanting to tackle one of life's biggest challenges-cleaning!

Perhaps one of the best parts about this book is that you don't feel like you're reading a cleaning manual. Paula intermixes stories, both personal and not, throughout the book, so it's completely possible to read it cover to cover and not feel like you've been "learning" - but, of course, you have! My favorite chapter is "Let there be light." It is amazing how by doing a few simple things, such as changing your lightbulb wattage, can make a HUGE difference.

After reading your book I totally see the pattern I am following from my childhood. I now can see who has TMS in my family and where I get it from. I can also see how the clutter adds stress in life. My husband tells me I have too much stuff and that I need to simplify, he agrees with what you say in your book 100%! You have good advise in your book and I think if I work at my clutter 20 min. a day I can do it without it over whelming me. It's nice to know there is help out there!

Candi

I loved this book, and would read it over and over. It was full of good ideas while entertaining you at the same time and addresses a problem we all have...clutter...but not just household clutter...emotional clutter. It's hard to live in today's world where more is the key and those of us who just want simple and easy struggle daily.

I haven't even finished the book yet, but it's certainly inspiring me. Paula has a way of identifying things that I've felt and thought but couldn't give a name to! It's simple, concise, has humor and I just hope I have enough ink in my yellow highlighter to finish the book! :-) Of all the books of this genre that I've read, this has motivated me more than any of the others.

I am through half of the book already and it's been only 2 days considering I can read only after work. I felt like reading it every moment I get. Very nice layout and smart quotes throughout the book make it very fun read. Has some great ideas and thoughts. Recommended!!! I discovered it by absolute accident! This will inspire lots of people, I think. Awesome book!

I was looking for a book that was a little more enlightened and a little less materialistic. This author clearly likes to shop (I am not a shopper), so it was hard to relate. Most of the ideas I have read before. I think the title is a little misleading. When I think about meaning, I think of higher ideals -- not just having more time to read a book in a quiet corner of my house. I don't know...I think if you have a strong sense of what brings meaning, you might find this book a bit superficial. Writing is good and there are good quotes too.