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Great news!  My latest book, UNCLUTTERED: Make Space and Time for the Life of Your Dreams, is now available for pre-order in the Kindle edition on Amazon.  I will also be publishing a beautiful paperback edition, available April 4th.




UPDATE August 2022

Even better news:  The revised and expanded version of UNCLUTTERED is now available.


UNCLUTTERED is a comprehensive handbook for a simpler life – not a one-size-fits-all approach, but a creative, encouraging, multi-faceted guide to help you

  • remove the stuff that's bogging you down
  • uncover a cleaner, more spacious home that welcomes and supports you
  • escape the consumer treadmill
  • overcome bad habits and practice better ones
  • highlight your favorite things and memories
  • find time for what you care about
  • discover a sense of freedom and accomplishment

 

You can be happier with less, and this revised and expanded edition of UNCLUTTERED will show you how.





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