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You, Technology, and Homemaking

We live in a world now where technology and automation is easily accessible. And personally, I really love it!

Some people worry that technology is going to take over one day. Others worry that it is continuously making us…

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Design vs. Art Simplified

There are many ways explain design and art. And a lot of debates have been going on about it.

Understanding these two gives me clearer perspective on functional living. This is my interpretation based on my experiences. It constantly helps me understand and appreciate the things around me…

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Review: Townew T1 Smart Trash Can

I will tell you off the bat that it does not take out trash for you or give you money when you use it (just like the NanoTouch Touchless Trash Can in the Sims). Come to think of it every-time you take out the trash, you are actually spending money. Speaking of spending, I bought this with my own money and am reviewing this as an actual end user…

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Does it have form, function, and maintenance?

I always hear people say that we should not be materialistic. Some even say that we have to practice minimalism and constantly purge ourselves of material things in order to find happiness. To some extent, I agree with this. But the problem here is that it becomes a cycle of obtaining things and getting rid of them. Purging becomes an excuse to get something else which has a pretty good chance of becoming purged in the future.

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How to know if the price is worth it for you. The Object Usage Worth Formula.

Price is very tricky. Everyone has their own take on it, especially when it comes to determining if something is worth paying a certain amount for. 

This post is about determining if the price given to something is reasonable, after you have decided that it is for you. Notice that I said "after" you have decided that it is for you. Many people fall into the trap of buying things because…

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How I Choose my things.

Does it spark joy for you? Was one of the most confusing things for me when I was reading Marie Kondo’s books.

For me, holding onto things and closing my eyes to “feel” if it sparks joy did not work. For some reason everything just felt the same.

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