A Simple Nest


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For over ten years, expert organizers Liz Ryan and Kari Kim have had the pleasure of working in historic Charleston, South Carolina and the surrounding Low Country. Offering a holistic approach to decluttering that focuses on the home, the spirit and the earth, Liz and Kari take us on their journey to Master the Art of Living Simply. With ease and humor, they share client stories (of course names have been changed!) along side their Simple Nest Process. Their down-to-earth method doesn't mean that everything should look perfect and remain tidy at all times, it's simply gaining control of our lives by reducing what we have to manage. So, using kid gloves, this duo gets to the core of the issues that have enabled chaos and disorganization to endure so that new habits and real change can prevail. Their practical guide provides the following tools to eliminate the excess preventing us from living our best life: Mental and physical clutter - why you have it and how to reduce it The art of letting go - The Four Simple Nest Questions Consign, donate and dispose Up-cycle and repurpose Room by room set-up guide How to avoid a costly renovation Eliminate your storage unit (and save money) Editing before a move/staging your home for sale Clearing the home of a loved one A Simple Nest is about self-discovery and finding peace and balance in our lives. When we clear the physical and mental clutter blocking our way, life comes into focus. We begin to walk a simpler path, wake up our sense of creativity and explore our inner passions. Isn't it time you found your simple nest?




A Simple Nest


Book Description

The simple life we all crave can be achieved by anyone! Just as a mother-to-be "nests" and prepares the home for the arrival of her new little one, following The Simple Nest Process will prepare you, and your home, for a new way of life. Liz Ryan and Kari Kim, the founders of A Simple Nest, offer a holistic approach to organizing that focuses on the home, the spirit and the earth. Their down-to-earth process does not mean that everything should look perfect and remain tidy at all times, it's simply gaining control of our lives by reducing what we have to manage. When we clear the physical and mental clutter blocking our way, life comes into focus. We begin to walk a simpler path, wake up our sense of creativity and explore our inner passions. A Simple Nest is about self-discovery and finding peace and balance in your life. Don't we all deserve a simple nest?




The Nesting Place


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Create the home--and life--you've always wanted with the help of popular blogger and author of Cozy Minimalist Home Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) as she helps you free yourself to take risks and find beauty in imperfection. Myquillyn Smith is all about embracing reality--especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with kids, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life. In The Nesting Place, Myquillyn shares the secrets of decorating for real people--and it has nothing to do with creating a flawless look to wow your guests and everything to do with making peace with the natural imperfection and joy of daily living. Drawing on her years of experience creating beauty in her 13 different homes and countless seasons of life, Myquillyn will show you how to think differently about the true purpose of your home, and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your unique style--without breaking the bank. Full of simple steps, practical advice, and beautiful, full-color photos, The Nesting Place gives you the tools you need to: Cultivate a home that works for you and your family Transform your home into a place that's inviting and warm for family and friends Discover your own personal style There is beauty in embracing the lived-in, loved-on, and just-about-used-up aspects of our homes and our daily lives--let Myquillyn show you how. Praise for The Nesting Place: "This book made me look at every room in my house differently, with a new lens of creativity and beauty and possibility. It inspired me to reclaim my home as sacred space, ripe with opportunities to celebrate and create memories and moments." --Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author of Present Over Perfect and I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet "This highly personal account about embracing imperfection and finding contentment in your home is like sitting down with a good friend and talking about the stuff that really matters. The Nesting Place is full of approachable ideas, encouragement, and a whole lot of heart." --Sherry Petersik, home blogger; bestselling author of Young House Love







The Nest


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“The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory.” —The New York Times Book Review Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel’s (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen. For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp’s nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to “fix” the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered. All he has to do is say “Yes.” But “yes” is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back? Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.




Mama Built a Little Nest


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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce different kinds of birds' nests, from the scrapes falcons build on high, craggy ledges to the underground nests burrowing owls dig. Includes brief facts about each kind of bird.




Nest


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A simple depiction of the day in a life of a bird.




The Holistic Guide to Decluttering


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The Holistic Guide to Decluttering goes beyond traditional home organization books, helping readers in three key areas: physical space (home), time (calendar/scheduling), and mental space.




Ten Eggs in a Nest


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Beginning readers can count to ten—and add—while they learn to read with P.J. Funnybunny author Marilyn Sadler's latest, funniest Bright and Early Book! Gwen the hen has laid her eggs, but just how many is anyone's guess. For now, she's quite content to sit and wait for them to hatch. Red Rooster, however, is too excited to wait. As soon as one egg hatches, he struts over to Worm World and buys ONE worm for his ONE new baby chick. Alas, Red returns to find that not ONE new baby chick, but TWO baby chicks have now hatched, requiring a return trip to Worm World. The hijinks continue back and forth until ten eggs have hatched, Red Rooster is ready to plotz, and young readers have learned a thing or two about ONE: counting to ten; TWO: simple addition; THREE: buying and selling; and FOUR: chickens and eggs! With stylized illustrations by Michael Fleming reminiscent of classic Beginner Books, this is a perfect choice for parents looking to teach reading and math to their own little chicks! Bright and Early Books are perfect for beginning beginner readers! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1968 with The Foot Book, Bright and Early Books use fewer and easier words than Beginner Books. Readers just starting to recognize words and sound out letters will love these short books with colorful illustrations.




Bird Builds a Nest


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A beautifully illustrated picture book introducing young children to the concept of forces. Bird is building her nest. She pushes and pulls twigs into place until she's made a cosy cup, ready and waiting ... can you guess what for? This beautiful picture book is the perfect introduction to forces and the concept of pushing and pulling, and is the third in the Science Story Book series from Walker Books. Bird Builds a Nest is illustrated by up-and-coming talent Richard Jones and written by author Martin Jenkins, the award-winning author of Can We Save the Tiger? and Ape. The third book in Walker's Science Story Book series, introducing scientific concepts to young children. The main narrative tells the story of a bird building her nest. The smaller captions point out and explain the scientific concepts behind the story - forces, pushing, pulling, weight, strength and gravity. Complete with an index and an experiment to get children thinking about the science behind the story