Thomas, Jan
Summary: "Rabbit has a problem! Her room is a mess. Luckily, Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine shows up just in time. He can save the day! Except...things don't go quite to plan, and Rabbit realizes that Pete may actually be a problem-causer! Can Rabbit find a way to solve this unexpected new dilemma before chaos ensues?" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2023
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Summary: Minimalism doesn't always mean a perfectly curated home that is always tidy. Messy minimalism is less about perfection and more about purpose. Rachelle Crawford lays out strategies for reducing waste, curbing consumption, decluttering, and finding lots more joy in the way that best supports your family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadleaf Books 2021
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Summary: "A former therapist turned professional organizer helps readers eliminate clutter in their homes and offices. Instead of merely encouraging readers to throw away their possessions, the author shows them how to make their personal spaces harmonious with their values, personalities, and lifestyles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: New World Library 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 STOAlbee, Jay
Summary: Not content with just cleaning out their room, nonbinary fourth grader Riley organizes a supersized sale in their South Philadelphia neighborhood--and figures out a way to preserve the memories while getting rid of the clutter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE ALBPeirce, Lincoln
Summary: "In this latest misadventure, Nate, the all-time record-holder for detentions, gets to see how the other half lives as he follows his best friend Francis's example and becomes a total neat freak; has Nate totally flipped out?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2016
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Summary: When Nancy's class hosts a swap-and-shop, Nancy finds the perfect tutu, but her mother tells her she already has too many tutus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2019
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Summary: "From the authors of The New York Times bestseller The Home Edit and The Home Edit Life and hosts of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit, comes a guide to the most important phase of getting organized: staying that way. It's one thing to get organized, but how do you make those systems stick? The Home Edit Stay Organized takes the intimidation and hesitation out of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarkson Potter/Publishers 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.8 SHEHanaor, Ziggy
Summary: A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mum, Nancy's pocket. Alexander loves his mum, but there's one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alexander tries to keep things neat, but the more he tidies, the more stuff she shoves in there. When he complains, his sister calls him a baby - it's time to leave the pouch anyway. But Alexander...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cicada Books 2020
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Summary: Provides a new perspective and a fresh approach to overcoming clutter through practical application and inspirational stories.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Becoming Minimalist 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648 BECCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Home BeckerCarlson, Julie
Summary: Buy fewer (and better) things. Store like with like. Get rid of the plastic. Display—don’t stash—your belongings. Let go of your inner perfectionist and remember that rooms are for living. These are a few of the central principles behind A Remodelista Manual: The Organized and Artful Home, the new book from the team behind the inspirational design site Remodelista.com. Whether you’re a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co. Inc. 2017
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Summary: When Mama Llama says it is time to clean up, Llama ignores her since he is more interested in playing than cleaning, but Mama finds an imaginative way to teach Llama a lesson about cleanliness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2019
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Summary: Angus, a very messy monster who lives with his parents in Loch Ness, learns an important lesson about picking up after himself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LesterMagnusson, Margareta
Summary: In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." Margareta instructs readers to embrace minimalism, and suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you'd ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children's art projects)....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 MAGCopies Available at Fife Lake
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Home MagnussonBrouwer, Sigmund
Summary: "In this partially-illustrated early chapter book, 11-year-old Charlie tries his hardest to keep his life quiet and organized amid the chaos of life on the farm with his veterinarian mother."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BROCoville, Bruce
Summary: "Angus Cairns is a brownie, a magical creature with a fastidious nature. Alex Carhart is the messiest eleven-year-old in the United States of America. Together, this unlikely pair embarks on an unforgettable adventure"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FIC COVGlaser, Linda.
Summary: When Rachel makes latkes with her friend Mrs. Greenberg, the project turns out to be a very messy one.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE GLA BASKETHong, Kristen
Summary: "Practicing "fridge love" is a roadmap to eating healthier, saving money, and reducing food waste while enjoying a beautiful and harder-working fridge. This book--part organizational guide and part food-prep handbook--is your guide. Author Kristen Hong adopted a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet in an effort to lose weight and improve her health. But amidst the demands of day-to-day life and a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mariner Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 HONCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 HONLevitin, Daniel J.
Summary: Daniel J. Levitin, Ph.D., uses the latest brain science to demonstrate how people with "organized" minds excel--and how readers can use their methods to regain a sense of mastery over the way they organize their homes, workplaces, and lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2014
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 153.4 LEVDahl, Michael
Summary: After playtime, Little Tiger has to pick up all his toys.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DAH BASKETEusanio, Emily
Summary: "Filled with tips for moms for easy yet powerful lifestyle changes. Emily's approach makes minimalism for moms stress-free and achievable, and helps to simplify parenting. Learn to declutter your mind and home on this fun journey to living and parenting with more purpose and joy, and less stress! Intentional living made simple and stress-free. A Simpler Motherhood reveals tangible ways for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mango Publishing Group 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 306.874 EUSLillard, Debbie
Summary: Lillard helps you gain and maintain order in three key areas of your family life: your time; your belongings; and your home. Her tried-and-true advice will help you simplify your life so you can spend less time struggling to keep up and more time savoring everyday moments with your family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Betterway 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648 LILPoulsen, Zoey Arielle
Summary: Minimalism guide: Zoey Arielle Poulsen's The Joy of Minimalism is the friendly guide you've been searching for as you embark on a life of simplicity. Life can stress anyone out. So, by embracing minimalism, you'll be saying goodbye to stress and everything that you never needed anyway. Discover a greater focus and true freedom as you live your new life with a real sense of gratitude for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mango Publishing Group 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648 POURapinchuk, Becky
Summary: In Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home, Becky Rapinchuk, author of Simply Clean and creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama, provides a step-by-step guide to take charge of your home’s wellness with a comprehensive, all-natural cleaning system.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 RAPCoville, Bruce.
Summary: "Angus Cairns is a brownie, a magical creature with a fastidious nature. Alex Carhart is the messiest eleven-year-old in the United States of America. Together, this unlikely pair embarks on an unforgettable adventure"--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Listening Library 2015