Jennifer Garner sends love and offers fan going through a tough break-up some life advice

Jennifer Garner gave a fan some life advice after posting a light-hearted photo on Tuesday - after she said she wished she had the 'happiness and security' Jennifer does.

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Carl Reiner's grieving son Rob mourns death of Dick Van Dyke Show creator and comedy legend at 98

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Allison Holker praises daughter Weslie for 'using her voice' after naysayer criticized her fashion

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Rob Kardashian shows off impressive weight loss as he makes rare appearance at Khloe's 36th birthday

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Lil Wayne pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with a special performance at the BET Awards

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Beyonce honored with Humanitarian Award at 2020 BET Awards and urges people to vote this year

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7 Reasons Why You’ll Love Apartment Living

Note: This is a guest post from Julia Ubbenga of Rich in What Matters.

Lately I’ve been happily fielding a not-so-surprising question: “Why are you raising your family in a 1,000-square-foot apartment?”

Well, actually, the question usually sounds more like, “Aren’t you looking for a house?”

While we certainly could be house hunting if we wanted, the truth is, we don’t have the desire. We did the live-in-a-house thing for three years before moving to our current apartment. And we aren’t in a hurry to get back to that lifestyle.

Yes, we realize it’s a bit countercultural. In the US, 80% of the population prefer to live in a single family home, while only 70% actually do.  Meanwhile, apartment and condo living is preferred by only 8% of the population, yet 17% of Americans do live in an apartment or condo.

In European countries, however, apartment living is more common. In Spain, for example, 65% of the population live in apartments.

Clearly, choosing an apartment over a home is not the “American norm.” So why do we love being in that 8%? What’s the draw to apartment living? I think many people don’t even stop to consider the benefits.

Here are 7 reasons why we love apartment living and you will too:

1. Simplicity

Apartment living is a simpler way of living, which translates to a happier, lower-stress life. A simpler lifestyle provides the space to figure out what matters most and the freedom to focus on these things.

Some people may love fixing up their home, and that’s great. But if that’s not how you feel called to spend your gift of time, then apartment living will free you from those obligations that come with owning a house.

Instead of spending your weekends on home maintenance projects or mowing a yard, you can take your kids to the park and the pool. You can relax more and even nap more (yes!) without thinking about things that need done around the house.

This is not lazy living, just the opposite. It’s intentional living that focuses on what you believe matters.

2. Less stuff

A smaller space simply can’t fit a lot of material things in it. It’s minimalist by design. This reality forces you to edit your life constantly by making decisions about what stays in your home.

If you let clutter pile up, you quickly lose living space. In a smaller space, you’re not tempted to buy more furniture or other “toys” because you just don’t have a spot for them. When new things do come into your home, other things have to leave. You quickly learn the feel of “enough” in your home and become motivated to maintain this balance.

3. Connection

Connections thrive in smaller spaces. These connections could be within your family, your faith, or even to yourself. With less home to care for, family time, prayer, and self-care can become a daily theme, not a side note.

An apartment’s smaller space allows families to be more present for one another. This leads to more connection and more shared experiences.

You will talk more, play more, and do more together because you’re closer together in proximity (although apartments are still big enough to allow breathing room when needed).

4. Community

Apartment complexes come with a built-in community. Many have weekly activities or a clubhouse where people often meet. This can be beneficial, especially for stay-at-home-moms (or those of us who work from home).

A face-to-face, adult conversation is always easy to find, which can be a very welcome thing during a day spent taking care of kiddos and a home.

Feelings of social isolation are hard to come by in apartment complexes. Befriending elderly neighbors can be especially rewarding. The memories they share are almost always about family and experiences—not stuff. Hearing stories from their lives will remind you to slow down and keep a big-picture perspective on life.

5. Financial flexibility

Apartment living helps shape your spending around the lifestyle you feel most called to. If your family values relationships, traveling, health, and generosity, but your finances are going toward home projects and repairs, then you won’t be able to focus as much on those values.

Consider if the trade-offs make sense. Instead of saving up for a new roof, you could travel to see family out of state multiple times a year. Instead of redoing your flooring, you could have frequent nights out with your loved one. Instead of repairing your basement’s foundation, you could invest in your health by eating organic, real foods. Instead of renovating your kitchen, you could donate to a cause you’re passionate about.

6. Contentment

Happiness is found in being true to yourself and your values—not someone else’s. Studies also show time and time again that more possessions don’t ultimately make us happier. Although many people may pursue the “American Dream” (a bigger home, more stuff), they don’t report being any happier for it.

Raising your family in an apartment also instills this in your children. As your children observe your family’s lifestyle, they will realize that you don’t have to do what everyone else is doing or live the way everyone else is living to be happy.

7. A tidy home

Any living space requires upkeep. Apartments, by design, are easy to keep tidy. Less space means less to clean in less time. When cleaning doesn’t seem overwhelming, you’ll be more motivated to do it. And the peace that comes from a clean, uncluttered living space will motivate you to maintain this feel in your home.

Home maintenance systems are also easy to implement. Consider laundry, for example. When your washer and dryer are only steps away, you’re much more likely to stay on top of laundry than if you had to descend two sets of stairs to wash your clothes. Being in close proximity to your daily chores increases the chance you will do them.

We realize that apartment living isn’t for everyone. But for us, a minimalist lifestyle in a 1,000-square-foot apartment leads to more joy, more fulfillment, and more family togetherness.

Our home has never been tidier and our family is thriving in this simple, manageable environment.

If you’re looking for a way to simplify your life and focus on what matters most, why not give apartment living a try?

It’s not the American norm, but it could just be the right lifestyle for you.

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Julia Ubbenga is a freelance journalist whose teachings on minimalism, simplicity, and intentional living have reached thousands of people worldwide through her blog, Rich in What Matters. Julia practices what she preaches in her Kansas City apartment home with her husband and two extremely lively young daughters. You can also find her on Instagram.

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The Golden Girls episodes removed from Hulu for blackface joke

Hulu recently removed an episode of The Golden Girls for a blackface joke, which featured stars Rue McClanahan and Betty White wearing mud masks.

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Scheana Shay's beau Brock Davies pens a message of support to her...amid news of miscarriage

Scheana Shay revealed on her podcast this week that she recently suffered a devastating miscarriage six weeks into her surprise pregnancy.

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Joshua Bassett denies sexual assault allegations

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Encouraging Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Minimalism is the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it. It requires a conscious decision because it is a countercultural lifestyle that stands against the culture of overconsumption that surrounds us.

The world we live in is not friendly to the pursuit of minimalism. Its tendencies and relentless advertising campaigns call us to acquire more, better, faster, and newer. The journey of finding simplicity requires consistent inspiration.

For that reason, I hope you will make an effort this weekend to find a quiet moment with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy some of these hand-picked articles to encourage more simplicity in your life.

What Is Minimalist Living? Here’s How to Start Living With Less, According to Experts | Good Housekeeping by Hannnah Jeon. This simple, purposeful lifestyle is about more than just decluttering your home.

The 27 Greatest Decluttering Tips of All Time | Apartment Therapy by Shifrah Combiths. The reward—and the reason that keeps me going when decluttering seems like an overwhelming task—is that at the end, your home will contain only the things that serve you.

It’s The Right Time To Declutter Your Home | NPR by Kathy Valentine. The pandemic has given me the no-excuse, buck-stops-here, elusive gift of time.

Less Waste, Low Effort: Simple Kitchen Swaps to Cut Down on Single-Use Items | The Guardian by Lindsay Miles. Some thoughtful ideas in here.

The Simple Guide to a Clutter-Free Home | Becoming Minimalist on YouTube

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Dolph Lundgren, 62, ENGAGED to blonde bombshell trainer Emma Krokdal, 20s

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Lockdowns Tamed Road Traffic. Here’s How Cities Aim to Keep It Down.

Officials are trying to prevent a return to urban gridlock and pollution as residents begin to travel again.

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Kanye West inks major 10-year collaboration deal with Gap to bring Yeezy label to the masses

Kanye West is bringing his coveted Yeezy fashion label to a major retailer and has inked a collaboration deal with Gap.

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YouTube personality Jenna Marbles 'unbelievably sorry' for blackface skit as she stops doing show

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R. Kelly's ex-girlfriend Azriel Clary claims arsonists destroyed car and tried to burn down home

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John J. Mooney, an Inventor of the Catalytic Converter, Dies at 90

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RHONY's Leah McSweeney SLAMS Ramona Singer for 'living it up' amid coronavirus pandemic

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Momentum for an Effort to Save Children From Sweltering Cars

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Road Tripping While Black: Readers Respond

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A Very Authentic Countryside Bún Bò Xã Ớt – Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Recipe

The lemongrass beef noodle bowl you never knew you loved.

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YouTuber Myka Stauffer breaks silence on 'rehoming' her five-year-old son with autism

Stauffer apologized for the 'confusion and pain' she caused after she and husband James revealed they were placing the son they adopted from China in 2017 in the care of another family.

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7 Ways Minimalism Will Impact My Children

My son is 17 and my daughter is 14.

But when we first began pursuing minimalism, my son was only 5 and my daughter was 2. Which means, they’ve seen us trying to live a minimalist life as young kids, as elementary-aged kids, and now as they enter the end of their high school years.

And whether we like it or not, our kids are learning from us. They are learning about values and worldview and how to live their lives when they become adults.

I know this isn’t the case for everyone. But personally, I’m happy to know we chose a more minimalist life while our kids are still at home. They’ve learned valuable lessons (or at least I hope they’ve learned some valuable lessons from us).

Here are seven ways minimalism has impacted my kids:

1. They’ve learned that they don’t need to buy things to be happy.

For the rest of their lives, advertisers will barrage them (and us) with the message that our life needs more. That happiness will appear if we buy whatever they’re selling.

Many people will believe it and buy into it, and start chasing and accumulating things that they don’t need to be happy. My children have seen, from us, that you don’t need to own a lot of things to be happy.

2. They’ve learned that you don’t have to live like everyone else.

You don’t have to live like everyone else on your block… or in your neighborhood… or in society. Everyone else may be chasing bigger houses and nicer cars and changing fashion, but you don’t have to live like that if you don’t want. In fact, you’ll probably be happier if you don’t.

3. They’ve learned the value of living within their means.

No matter what their income level might be, as they get older, they won’t need to overspend it to find happiness. In fact, quite the opposite is true: When we begin overspending our income is when we start adding unnecessary burden and stress to our lives—rather than finding contentment with what they have.

4. They’ve learned the importance of being deliberate in their purchases.

As my kids have gotten older and found new hobbies and passions and pursuits, there are purchases that have accompanied those new pursuits and new passions.

But each time, they’ve seen us be deliberate and intentional thinking through the next purchase asking questions like “What do you actually need in order to begin playing this new sport or starting this new hobby? What do we already have that will work? What are the needs that you have in order to do it well?”

5. They’ve learned the importance of sharing with others.

Generosity is the byproduct of minimalism. My children have seen us get rid of the things we don’t need and donate them to be shared with others. They’ve seen us become generous with our finances. And that our time and excess can be used to solve problems around the world.

6. They’ve learned the value of spending time together.

As we’ve owned fewer possessions, we’ve wasted less time cleaning and organizing and maintaining all the stuff that we used to have. We’ve been able to spend more time together, making memories together, enjoying experiences together.

The greatest gift we can ever give to someone else is our time. I’m confident my children have learned that over the last decade.

7. They’ve learned they are in control of their stuff, not the other way around.

The old adage is true, “The more stuff you own, the more your stuff owns you.” I’m just convinced most people don’t realize how much of a burden their possessions have become until they begin to remove them.

That being said, to live is to consume. There are needs that we have and things that we own in order to fulfill our purpose and live the life that we want to live.

But you don’t have to own so much stuff that your possessions begin to dictate your life. You own your stuff, not the other way around.

There are countless values and life lessons that I want my kids to learn from me, but the importance and value of owning less is definitely near the top. It will set them up for a lifetime of potential.

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As Sales Rise, Automakers Ramp Up Production

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Dennis Quaid, 66, and Laura Savoie, 27, tied the knot after they eloped to Santa Barbara

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Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian are 'NOT back together' but are 'incredibly close'

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Chicken Run 2 will RECAST Mel Gibson's voice role

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Chris D'Elia, 40, dropped by agents at CAA following multiple accusations of sexual misconduct

Actor Chris D'Elia was dropped by his representation at CAA following accusations of sexual misconduct, according to Variety on Tuesday.

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Winona Ryder says Mel Gibson made anti-Semitic comments to her

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Megan Fox slams Hollywood as 'ruthlessly misogynistic' as she responds to fan outrage

The 34-year-old Transformers actress took to Instagram to set the record straight about some of the stories that have been emerging from her early career.

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How to Make the Crunchiest Asian Fried Chicken in an Air Fryer

This back-pocket air fryer technique yields the crispiest, crunchiest, juiciest chicken wings ever.

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Tina Fey removes four episodes of 30 Rock featuring blackface from streaming and syndication

Tina Fey, her 30 Rock co-creator Robert Carlock and NBCUniversal have asked streaming services to remove four episodes of the series featuring blackface. The episodes won't air on TV anymore.

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Joel Schumacher dies at 80 after year-long battle with cancer

Schumacher - who directed Batman Forever among many other films - died in New York City on Monday morning, after a suffering year-long battle with cancer.

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Can Simple be Enough?

Note: This is a guest post from Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be.

There are times when we know we need something. When we need more. We may not know exactly what it is that we desire, but the longing is there. A soul level longing that isn’t easily shaken or ignored.

For years I struggled with this feeling. I wanted more of something, but couldn’t quite understand what it was. It couldn’t have been things, because the more I acquired the deeper this void felt. It couldn’t have been success, because the more I achieved the less interested I became.

This is when the hard questions become necessary.

I sat down one day with an unrelenting need to write. At the time, writing for pleasure wasn’t something that I did often… or at all. So when this feeling came over me, I had to oblige.

I started to write about what I wanted for my life.

At the very top of my unexpectedly short list I wrote the words “to be happy.” That seemed so simple.

Could simple be enough?

I had to start somewhere. I had read once that the clutter in our homes operated as a silent stressor. I had such a longstanding relationship with overwhelm that I wasn’t convinced that making space in my home could make a difference. And so I started small.

I cleared out some unused clothes and donated them. I was surprised at how much lighter my closet—and my spirit—felt from this simple act. Little by little, we went through our home and gave away so many things that we had never used before, some of which we never even remembered that we had.

The more we gave away, the less we realized we actually needed. 

But that longing was still there. I now knew that what I wanted with every fiber of my being was to be happy, and I suspected that simplifying some of our possessions was just the beginning. I wanted to simplify my life. 

But what did that mean, exactly? I dreamt of moving slowly and steadily through my days. Of saying no with ease. Of being truly present with those that I love. Of being truly honest with myself.

I no longer wanted to live in a constant whirlwind. I no longer wanted to chase accolades. I no longer wanted to give the best of me to things that didn’t really matter. I wanted life to be simple. 

Could simple be enough? 

I started with the word ‘no’. It was terrifying at first, but I quickly realized that saying no to the things that I no longer wanted for myself brought much peace. Soul level peace that far outweighed the discomfort of saying no. 

The more I said no to things that no longer served me, the more I was able to say yes to the things that I thought were important.

A new appreciation for intention was born, one which has brought with it the gift of presence. Soul level presence that has made me realize just how much we miss when we are distracted by things that don’t matter. 

The more I practiced intention in my work, in my relationships and in my schedule, the more freedom I felt. Soul level freedom. Freedom from guilt. Freedom from expectations. Freedom to slow my pace and quicken my heart.

Years later, I look around and see a life that I had never expected for myself. A life that seems… simpler. And I ask, can simple be enough? 

Now I know the answer.

Simple isn’t just enough. It’s abundant.
It has brought an abundance of joy. An abundance of happiness. An abundance of space, both in my home and in my calendar. 

Simple isn’t just enough. It’s deeper than enough. It’s soul level.
It has taken me from soul level longing to soul level peace. Soul level presence. Soul level freedom. 

Simple isn’t just enough. It is bountiful.
It breeds contentment. It yields gratitude. It nurtures passion.  

Simple isn’t just enough. It is less and it is more. 
Less expectations and more authenticity. 
Less distraction and more connection. 
Less doing and more being. 

I searched for simplicity, wondering if it could ever be enough, and what I found was a life of abundance. 

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Angelina Lee is a wife, mother of three and an Attorney-at-Law in the Caribbean who seeks to delve deeper into the art of being with her blog Exploring Plan Be. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram.

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Justin Bieber, 26, denies accusations of 2014 sexual assault of 21-year-old woman in Austin

Danielle described the alleged sexual assault in detail in a post she put up Saturday, as she said the incident took place on March 9, 2014 at the Four Seasons hotel in Austin, Texas.

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How to Make the Best Japanese Shokupan Milk Bread

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Ansel Elgort denies claims that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl

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Whitney Cummings addresses sexual misconduct accusations against former co-star Chris D'Elia

Whitney Cummings says she's 'devastated and enraged' by recent accusations about former co-star Chris D'Elia's interactions with underage girls.

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D.L. Hughley passes out onstage at Nashville comedy club and is taken to hospital

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Jenelle Evans and husband David Eason reunite after his arrest

Jenelle Evans has publicly reunited with her husband David Eason after saying that she was planning to 'move on' from their marriage, following his arrest for alleged 'assault with a deadly weapon.'

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‘A Sports Car That You Can Wear Into a Bar’

Wristwatches and fast cars: precision machines that have grown together for a century, drawing crowds and connoisseurs.

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🚀 All The Job Search Events You’ll Need Anytime Soon

Announcing JobMob's new Job Search Events Calendar, where you can find chats, webinars and conferences covering every job search topic you can imagine, both virtually and in the real world.

Photo by Curtis MacNewton

When COVID-19 started and most of us began isolating at home, I held my first weekly Job Search Online Hangout (or ‘JOSH' for short) Zoom chat on March 23rd as a way to help you remotely (and for free!) during this tough time.

I wasn't alone, of course. In the weeks since then, other experts and organizations began shifting their events online too.

Many of these virtual events are open to anyone… if you find out about them in time.

There are events every week about every job search topic you need to learn more about, and events like my JOSH chats where you can ask experts any burning questions you have right now and get answers on the spot.

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But how to find these events?

1) You can waste time googling for them.

2) Maybe someone will share an event in a Facebook group you like.

3) You get lucky, with a friend forwarding an event invite, and hopefully in time.

4) You spend hours searching online local networking sites

Not very efficient.

We can do better.

That's how the JobMob Job Search Events Calendar was born.

One destination for finding job search events of all kinds to fit into your schedule: right now, next week, and whenever you like.

Have a question before an event, or maybe you noticed a mistake in the announcement? Leave a comment on the event page.

Have feedback after an event? Leave a rating and a review.

Missed an event you would have loved to attend? If there's a recording available, you can watch it directly on JobMob.

There's more to come, and that besides the over 250 upcoming events that already appear in the Calendar, with more being added all the time.

Check it out now and then bookmark it for easy access whenever you like:

https://jobmob.co.il/events?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

(You can also reach the Calendar from the menu at the top of the site)

In the next JOSH chat – which itself appears in the Calendar – I'll do a full walkthrough of the Calendar, tell you about my favorite features and answer any related questions that come up, in addition to the usual job search Q&A.

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Join us for the next JOSH video chat with job search experts

Time: Monday, June 22nd, at 9:00 PM Israel Standard Time (click here to check your local time)

You can join in the chat using any smartphone, tablet or desktop computer that has an Internet connection.

You'll be able to ask or comment on anything over text chat or video chat.

Whether you have a job search question or just want to say hi, it would be great to meet you online.

Look forward to seeing you!

This JOSH chat will be a YouTube Live, and you'll be able to watch it right here:

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Rihanna and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey donate $15m toward mental health services via her nonprofit

The You Da One singer's organization pointed at cities including Chicago and Newark as places where the prevalent factors have created dangerous environments for the populace.

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This extra-small gluten-free basque cheesecake has a hint of burnt caramel that will win your heart on its way to your tummy.

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The Perfect Home

We live in a culture of unreasonable expectations.

Nearly every day, television, magazines, websites, and billboards offer us countless images of the “perfect” home.

Beaming faces, sparkling eyes, pristine decor, and bountiful tables of food are shown on media platforms of every sort. Many of these images stand side by side with corporate logos and retail stores.

It would seem, from the image on the screen, these items are essential for a perfect home. Because, obviously, the smiles are bigger, the family is happier, and the lights shine brighter—if, and only if, we buy the consumer product to make it so.

This is not a new strategy from marketers. Our entire lives, they have communicated subtle (and not-so-subtle) messages that our lives will be better, happier, and more fulfilled if we buy whatever they’re selling.

It seems our entire economy is built on making people feel dissatisfied with what they have. And nobody is immune to the meticulously crafted persuasion.

I assume one reason for the effectiveness of these ad campaigns is because we all desire a joyful home filled with love, warmth, and comfort. We cherish our time with family and want it to be picture perfect. We love our kids and want them to be happy. And we all enjoy times of celebration and desire them to be memorable.

But let’s remember one important truth today: You don’t need any of those things in the ads for a perfect home.

You don’t need new furniture or updated countertops. You don’t need the stainless steel appliances (or whatever is most trendy this decade). You don’t need the largest-screen television. You don’t need all the perfect decoration. You don’t need expensive food or drink. And you certainly don’t need a Lexus in the driveway with a red ribbon wrapped around it.

Home is about family, thankfulness, acceptance, love, and strength. It’s about reflecting on the life that was and looking forward to the life that can be in the future. It’s about counting blessings. And it’s about slowing down from life long enough to appreciate and enjoy the people who matter most.

Too often, the consumeristic promises and fake photos keep us from all that.

Instead of slowing down, we speed up. We rush from store to store (or website to website), filling our homes with all the things we think we need to make it just perfect.

We fill our schedules with increased commitments and responsibilities. We max out our credit cards. We get so frustrated and weary chasing the perfect home that we never take time to enjoy the one right in front of us.

But once we slow down enough to notice our blessings, we begin to see that we already have everything we need for a perfect home. We just need to appreciate it more.

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Trailer teaser for Zack Snyder's Justice League released

A first look at director Zack Snyder cut of Justice League was shared on Thursday morning. In the short snippet, Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman is seen in never-before shared footage.

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Jennifer Lopez hints at new music with recording booth photos

Jennifer Lopez has teased new music on the way for her fans. The 50-year-old pop superstar fired up her Instagram page and posted an album that showed her singing in a recording booth.

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The Good Place producer Megan Amram apologizes for past offensive tweets about Asian-Americans

The 32-year-old  comedy writer took to her Twitter on Wednesday night to express remorse over offensive posts she had made several years ago that had resurfaced.

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Friends reunion for HBO Max hopes to start filming in August

The reunion, which will bring together Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry and Matt LeBlanc was supposed to debut on HBO Max in May.

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Lori Loughlin 'scared to death' of catching coronavirus in prison

The 55-year-old actress and her husband Mossimo Giannulli are headed to jail over their role in the college admissions scandal involving their daughters Olivia Jade and Bella Rose.

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Matthew McConaughey talks to late father to keep 'spirit alive'

The 50-year-old actor explained his Just Keep Livin' mantra stemmed from the way he responded to his dad's death and made it his outlook on life.

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Raven-Symone is married! That's So Raven star weds girlfriend Miranda Maday: 'I love you!'

The 34-year-old revealed on Thursday that she has wed girlfriend Miranda Maday after sharing a photo of the pair on Instagram.

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Matthew McConaughey talks to late father to keep 'spirit alive'

The 50-year-old actor explained his Just Keep Livin' mantra stemmed from the way he responded to his dad's death and made it his outlook on life.

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Future's $1K monthly child support offer to child's mother Eliza Reign Seraphin is rejected

Seraphin rejected the 36-year-old rapper's proposal of $1,000 monthly and health insurance for the child under the condition she no longer publicly speak about him or the ongoing legal matter.

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Chris D'Elia denies accusations of sexual misconduct with girls

The 40-year-old - who recently played a perverted comic in the hit Netflix show You - denied the reports on Wednesday in a lengthy statement to TMZ.

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Chris D'Elia faces multiple accusations of sexual misconduct involving underage girls

The New Jersey native, 40, was at the center of controversy on Tuesday when a woman, Simone Rossi, tweeted images that depicted a text chat between the pair six years ago.

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Kelly Clarkson struggles as working parent in COVID-19 lockdown

The I Dare You singer admitted life has been 'really hard' while isolating at home due to the coronavirus pandemic because she's been having to juggle all her work commitments.

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Sage and Chicken Liver Ragù Recipe

If you love pâté, you’ll love this cheap, easy, very authentically old school Italian sauce that comes together in minutes.

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Kim Kardashian thanks U.S. Supreme Court for granting convict Ruben Gutierrez a stay of execution

While Gutierrez was convicted of the murder of a 85-year-old woman in 1998, Kim and other activists claim that he was wrongfully convicted. They want police to test DNA and clear Ruben's name.

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Kirstie Alley tells parents not to let kids watch 13 Reasons Why

Kirstie Alley took to Twitter to slam the controversial show 13 Reasons Why, calling it 'non stop f**ked up' and warned parents not to let their children watch, one week after the final season premiered.

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Hilaria Baldwin says it's 'not fair' she receives criticism for using a nanny

Speaking on the Mom School podcast, the 36-year-old said it was 'not fair' that she has been singled out for getting help with child rearing.

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Kylie Jenner's BFF Stassie is a ray of sunshine as she flaunts curvaceous figure in yellow bikini

The 23-year-old model brightened up her 8.4million followers' Instagram feeds on Monday as she shared a very sultry snap of herself in a yellow thong bikini.

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Katy Perry will co-headline Rock The Vote's Democracy Summer 2020 virtual concert

The Daisies singer - who is pregnant with her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom - will be a part of the special event on June 18, which aims to encourage US citizens to register to vote.

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Amber Heard's legal team changes in ex-Johnny Depp's $50m defamation suit

Among those who departed from defending Heard in the suit included Roberta Kaplan, one of the founders of the Time's Up initiative aimed at ending sexual misconduct in show business.

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5 Seconds of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford apologizes for offensive tweets from 2012

Michael Clifford of the Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer apologized on Twitter after he was accused of writing sexist and homophobic tweets in 2012 and 2013.

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Vegan Taiwanese Popcorn Chickpea Chicken Recipe

If you love falafel and you love Taiwanese popcorn chicken, you'll falafel in love with this Taiwanese popcorn chickpea snack.

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Big Updates to Clutterfree

Getting right to the point: I’ve made a few changes to my decluttering app, Clutterfree, and I wanted to let you know about them.

As a reminder, Clutterfree is an app that I started working on last year. I’m on a mission to help as many people as possible own less and live more. This is another tool to help people accomplish that in their home and life.

If you’re already living a minimalist life (which many of you are), this app wouldn’t be particularly helpful to you. But if you’re new to minimalism, or struggling to declutter your home, I built the app to help you specifically.

Now, on to the updates:

1. The biggest update? You can now try the app FREE for 14 days before deciding whether or not Clutterfree is right for you. 

Simply, I noticed that a 7 day trial period was not long enough for people to test out the app if would be helpful to them. So I decided to extend it.

2. If the app is right for you (like it has been for more than 70% of free trial users so far), there’s more good news! I’ve lowered the price from $5.99/month to just $3.99/month.

“Joshua, why isn’t your app free?”

As much as I’d love to make Clutterfree available at no cost to anyone who wants it, I just can’t. For two reasons:

1. I invested a LOT in making this app because I wanted it to be better than any other decluttering app currently available. A team of developers had to literally write the code and design the app from the ground up.
   
   As a result, Clutterfree is the very first decluttering app to literally create a personalized, room-by-room to-do list for your home. There are considerable costs to maintain and update the app.
   
   Clutterfree tracks your progress, unlocks achievements, lets you document donations, and compare Before/After photos. It also includes motivational articles and even bonus plans (how to organize paper documents, etc) from some of the world’s top organizing experts.
   
   
2. More importantly, there’s a lot of research that suggests by paying for an app like Clutterfree—even as little as $3.99/month—you’re more likely to use it and follow through. Clutterfree would be no good to you (or to me) as another unopened icon in the app graveyard on your phone.

With 2 full weeks to try it out, you have plenty of time to start using it before you decide whether living in a clean, visually satisfying, relaxing space is worth $3.99/month—or less, if you choose a longer subscription plan.

You can download Clutterfree on the App Store here, or get it on Google Play here.

**Please note, both Apple and Google require us to ask users to choose a subscription plan before beginning their free trial. Rest assured that you’ll always be notified well before you’re charged, and you can cancel your subscription anytime.

A user named Stephanie reviewed the app on Google Play. She had this to say:

“Well worth the subscription! Perfect app for this challenging time. We all know that physical clutter = mental clutter. This app helps me tackle the clutter we have in our home. We’re all stuck at home anyway so this app couldn’t have come at a better time. Looking forward to a clutter-free home soon ❤️”

There are a lot more great reviews from people who are loving Clutterfree, but I want to keep this post short.

If you’re looking for a new approach to decluttering, or need a minimalist reset in your home, I encourage you to give it a try. Or consider recommending it to a friend today.

Download Clutterfree, start your free 14-day trial, and see what happens when you start decluttering your home step by step.

All the best, Joshua

3. PS: Another really exciting change we made to the app? It’s now available worldwide! Thank you for your patience while we rolled it out slowly. No matter where you call home, it can now be clutterfree.

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Hank Williams Jr.'s daughter Katherine dead at age 27 after rollover car crash

The fatal accident occurred Saturday night in Henry County Tennessee, where Katherine's car began drifting across the center median and subsequently rolled over, according to TMZ .

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Life on the Road in Pandemic America

Truck stops instead of motels, hand sanitizer instead of candy and 16 tanks of fuel to buy an oddball van and drive it home.

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Gucci Mane announces he's leaving Atlantic Records and labels them 'polite racist'

Gucci Mane announced he's leaving longtime label Atlantic Records and calls the company 'polite racist' in a since-deleted tweet.

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Stassi Schroeder 'is expecting her first child with fiance Beau Clark'

Former Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder is reportedly pregnant with her first child.

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Encouraging Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Never underestimate the importance of removing stuff you don’t need.

Encouragement provides us with motivation to persevere. It invites us to dream dreams of significance for our lives. And it begs us to work diligently with optimism and promise.

Overcoming the pull of consumerism is a difficult challenge regardless of our stage in life. Simplicity requires encouragement. To that end, I hope you will find motivation in these articles below.

Each post was intentionally chosen to inspire simplicity in your life. For maximum effect, find a quiet moment this weekend and enjoy them with a fresh cup of coffee or tea.

Quarantine has changed us — and it’s not all bad | Vox by Sigal Samuel. Here are eight new habits people want to keep post-lockdown. #1? Reducing consumerism.

Looking Past the Likes | No Sidebar by Julia Ubbenga. Life is too short to live it trying to impress others. Be true to yourself – your life will be better unmeasurably for it.

The Afro Minimalist’s Small Apartment Is a Peaceful & Practical Oasis | Apartment Therapy by Liz Calka. “Do you need this?” “Do you love this?” “Will you faint if your daughter and/or her friends accidentally destroy this?” These are the questions Christine Platt asks herself before any new purchase.

Mother who loved ‘mindless shopping’ says adopting a zero-waste lifestyle has reduced her anxiety | Daily Mail by Claire Toureille. Since I’ve embraced minimalism, it’s helped me to be more mindful, to clear my mind and think more clearly.

9 Reasons Buying Stuff Will Never Make You Happy | Joshua Becker on YouTube

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Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Make crispy crunchy Korean fried chicken in an air fryer with this easy double air fry technique.

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Aaron Carter and Melanie Martin are engaged after only recently reuniting: 'Love wins'

Aaron Carter and Melanie Martin announced their engagement on Instagram on Friday after only recently reuniting: 'Love wins' the pop singer declared.

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Honda Hackers May Have Used Tools Favored by Countries

A recent cyberattack that disrupted the operations of the company may have been the first time criminals used sophisticated software previously known to be used by state agents.

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Kim Kardashian shares photos and says son Psalm is walking

'My baby boy Psalm is the sweetest! He just started walking!' Kim, 39, wrote to her 174 million followers.

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Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute hire crisis PR and want to be 'part of the solution' after firing

Their new representative, Steve Honig, released a statement Friday, telling DailyMail.com: 'Stassi and Kristen acknowledged what they did was wrong, have apologized and been punished.'

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Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her toned body for Shape

Gwyneth Paltrow has been self-isolating with her two children, and her husband Brad Falchuck. And the 47-year-old told Shape magazine that she has felt both 'emotional stress' and 'peace.'

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Faith Stowers says Brittany Cartwright made racist comments

Faith Stowers is speaking out about former castmate Brittany Cartwright after she denied making a racist comment about Faith's appearance.

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📇 Why Job Seekers Do Need Business Cards

If you want a new job, act like you already have one.

Photo by Saaleha Bamjee

For most people, a business card is a tool your employer gives you to help connect with partners and clients.

But what if you currently have no employer, or just want to connect with your own partners and clients i.e. other employers?

You need your own business cards to give out when looking for a job.

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Here are a few of the benefits of having your own business cards as a job seeker.

But first, this article is brought to you by Zazzle:

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Cards are easier to carry than resumes

Paper resumes – still not dead – need a bulky carrying case or folder to keep them nice enough to give someone, and then that person needs to manage them too, which can be a big pain anywhere except at their office.

Business cards, on the other hand, fit in purses and wallets, and won't bend so easily if printed on good quality paper stock, avoiding the need for a case and making it easy to always keep a few cards in pockets because you never know who you'll meet.

Cards make you more memorable

People love faces, and we remember faces much more easily than names, but in many places, putting your face on your resume is taboo. Putting your face on your business card, however, is much more common and even expected sometimes.

Get the best of both worlds by clipping your portrait-bearing business card to every resume you hand out. That alone will make it stand out from others in a pile, and there's always a chance the recipient will un-clip your card as a reminder about you.

Cards reduce networking awkwardness

It's always a bit frustrating to not have a business card when someone asks for it. More so when they've just handed you theirs and are expecting one in return, and even more so when the reason you don't have one is because you have no employer to provide any.

Some unemployed job seekers will miss conferences and events just to avoid that kind of situation, but having your own cards means you have nothing to worry about.

Personal cards promote YOU

Career coach Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, makes a great point about why you should have personal business cards even if you're employed and already have company business cards:

What information to include on your job seeker business card

There are two kinds of job seeker business cards.

1) Resume cards

Resume cards, also called mini-resume cards, are exactly what you'd imagine: a small version of your resume. If you think cutting your resume down to one page is hard, these might be a bigger challenge.

A good resume card should have your contact information, portrait, and key achievements relevant to your current job search, presented with a clear design that makes the information easy to read even at such a small size.

While clearly easier to carry than a full-size resume, and amazingly effective when done well, resume cards are most useful when given to people you've specifically discussed job search with.

Here are a few resume card samples:

Designer

Graphic Designer

Web Designer

2) Personal business cards

The other kind of job seeker business card is the personal business card: a standard-looking business card, but with no mention of a job search or employer. It's only about you. The impression given is that you work for yourself, and in a very real sense, that is exactly what every job seeker does.

A good personal business card must have:

• Your portrait
• Contact information: full name, one phone number (mobile is best), job search email address. Mailing address is a waste of space in most cases
• Job title or profession you want to be known for (might not be related to your most recent job). It's also ok to put that you're an industry expert or consultant
• Url (and/or QR code of) of a website about you professionally. This could be a personal website, online work portfolio, LinkedIn profile or other high-powered social media profile, etc.
• Clean, minimal design. If you choose from online templates, choose based on popularity
• Heavy paper card stock, which implies quality and will cost more, but it's worth it

A great personal business card might also have:

• Your personal logo, if you have one
• An unforgettable card design that's relevant to your profession
• Short versions of social network profile urls, if you use them for work (e.g. your Twitter @username)
• A bare flip-side (or back) giving recipients the option to jot a note about you. Some people will leave it partially bare except for a QR code or a short 3-4 word text: either a tagline that relates to who you are professionally and puts you in a positive light – a personal branding statement – or a list of your strongest skills i.e. the skills you most want to be known for

Best personal business card samples to inspire you

This is the card I designed myself at Zazzle:

Software Engineer

Personal Trainer

Graphic Designer (2)

Senior Interactive Producer and Technical Director

Interactive Designer and Developer

Designer (2)

Teacher/Language Specialist

Substitute Teacher

Math and Science Tutor

Photographer and Stylist

Designer (3)

Art Director

Photographer

Baby Photographer

Photographer (2)

Make-up Artist

Android Developer

DJ

Graphic Designer (3)

Graphic Designer (4)

Graphic Designer (5)

Multimedia Animator

UI/UX Designer

Graphic and Interactive Designer

Graphic and Web Designer

Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Personal Chef

Personal Chef (2)

Event Stylist

Music Teacher

Personal Trainer (2)

General purpose iPhone-looking card

Where to get your job seeker business cards

I use Zazzle. They have many, many templates to choose from (and you can also design your own) before getting them printed and shipped to you, even internationally. And they always seem to have discounts available.

Questions about job seeker business cards

1. Is it good idea to give out cards if looking for a job?

Yes, but only if you have your own business cards. If you're still employed and trying to keep your job search quiet, don't give out employer-provided cards.

2. I'm using a business card for my employment search. What information should I include? Or: what do you put on a business card if you're unemployed?

The same things you would see on employer-provided business cards: your name, job title, phone number, email address, etc. as listed above, except that none of the information mentioned should come from an employer.

3. What should your title be on a business card when job searching?

If it's relevant to the job you're looking for and clearly explains what you can do for a future employer, you can use your most recent job title.

Another tactic is to say you're an expert or consultant in your field or profession.

4. What are business cards called for people looking for work?

Job search business cards, (career) networking business cards, personal business cards… take your pick.

5. Wondering what to put on the back of a personal business card?

Ideally, the back or flip-side should be mostly blank, allowing the recipient a chance to note something such as the date or event where they met you. However, it's ok to include a small logo, QR code, or a few words such as a short tagline.

What others are saying

• How to Make a Personal Business Card for Networking Today (at no cost)
• Fact: You Need a Personal Business Card (+ Here's What It Should Have On It)
• 7 reasons why you need personal business cards, and 7 facts to include on them

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Question of the article

What was the most impressive job seeker business card you've ever seen? Tell us in the comments.

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