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Rethinking the big spring clean chuck-out frenzy: how keeping old things away from the landfill can 'spark joy' in its own way

Driving home recently, I encountered a familiar sight: four dining chairs on the kerb waiting for some sucker to rescue them. Loading them into the car (sucker!) I wondered: how long were these chairs in shed limbo-land before finally getting kicked to the kerb?

The Conversation

First Thing: Republicans narrowly regain control of House after midterms flop

Slim majority means any member of party sitting in House of Representatives could block legislation. Plus, the meteorite that may solve mystery of Earth’s water

The Guardian - UK

She dropped three cheese-and-onion crisps and a tooth into my hand: what happened when Marie Kondo tidied my home

A decade after publishing her first guide to tidying up, the writer and TV presenter has a new book about creating living spaces that ‘foster conversation’. But can she help me clear up the disaster that is my desk? And will it spark joy?

The Guardian - UK

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Japan's 'waste not, want not' philosophy has deep religious and cultural roots, from monsters and meditation to Marie Kondo's tidying up

The word “waste” is often frightening. People fear not making the most of their time, whether at work or at leisure, and failing to live life to the fullest.

The Conversation

Don’t Tell Marie Kondo But Adairs Is Slicing 40% Off Sitewide If Homeware Shopping Sparks Joy

Cosy factor: 100.

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The best 404 pages for clever web design inspiration

These clever 404 pages mix wit, tech wizardry and great UX.

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Woman Starts A ‘Decluttering’ Career Inspired By Marie Kondo’s Netflix Show

“I didn’t realize it could be a job until I saw Marie Kondo's TV program on Netflix.”

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Mum now charges people £245 a day after being inspired by Netflix series

"I wanted to do something for myself after looking after the kids for so long. I was a bit bored just in the house alone"

Wales Online

Antitrust trial puts book publishing industry in the dock

The Justice Department’s legal effort to block the merger of book publishing giants Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster is more than just a showcase for the Biden administration’s tougher approach to corporate consolidation

The Independent UK

‘They’re just better at it’: the rise of the rock star home organiser

The Guardian - AU

Suitcase packing hack shows holidaymakers wrinkle-free fold trick

A folding hack has been revealed by a reddit user will let you fit more into your suitcase without wrinkling your clothes.

Daily Record

Life After Death With Tyler Henry review – is this clairvoyant documentary for real?

Netflix’s new series follows a medium as he travels the US, dispensing joy via spiritual readings like a morbid Marie Kondo. Although not all of his claims are that impressive

The Guardian - UK

Mum changes name to 'unicorn sparkles' after hit Netflix show

Mum-of-two, who's loved unicorns since she was a child, says her real name 'didn't spark joy'

Wales Online

Mum legally changes name to 'Unicorn Sparkles' as real one 'didn't spark joy' for her

A unicorn-obsessed mum has shared how she was inspired to change her name after watching Marie Kondo's hit Netflix show as her real one didn't 'spark joy' for her anymore

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