Orderliness and Clutter

Tariff Uncertainty and Recession Fears Fuel the ‘No Buy’ Movement

alishpagda08@gmail.com4 months ago06 mins

With many Americans concerned that President Trump’s tariffs will make most products more expensive and possibly tip the United States into a recession, some consumers say they are opting out of spending on a wide range of items. Instead of shopping lists, they are making “No Buy” lists. No more outfits destined to be worn…

Meet Japan’s Original Decluttering Guru (No, Not That One)

alishpagda08@gmail.com8 months ago014 mins

Before Marie Kondo captured the world’s attention with her exhortations to rid ourselves of items that did not “spark joy,” there was another Japanese guru of decluttering. Her name is Hideko Yamashita. And while Ms. Yamashita, 70, has never reached Ms. Kondo’s level of Netflix-induced fame, she is widely credited in Japan with spearheading the…