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Amihan Organics Christmas Edition

December 15, 2020

So many of us have not finished sending out gifts this Christmas. I usually finish gift wrapping by September and then send out my gifts in November. But this pandemic has ruined all our rhythms and . . .

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Christmas Gift Idea: The Daily Knead Goodies

December 13, 2020

I love suggesting the gift of really good, better-for-you food! If it's this good, it never clutters the recipients home because it's finished immediately! WHY SOURDOUGH IS BETTER Commercial . . .

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Sustainable Christmas: Angels for Angels

December 10, 2020

My best friend Jenn gave me these beautiful and meaningful Angels for Angels Christmas ornaments! I love that they are upcycled Nespresso Capsules! I want to share this effort of the Swiss . . .

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Sustainable Gift Idea: Digital Family Portraits by Ging

December 4, 2020

My co-admin in DeclutterMNL, Ging, is one talented lady! Not only is she a architect, business owner, super mama & home organizer, but she is also an amazing artist. During the pandemic she . . .

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Personalized Christmas Cookie Gift Ideas from The Little Whisk Ph

December 3, 2020

As a professional declutterer, I personally prefer to receive more sustainable gifts that won't add clutter to my home. A lot of people loved the idea of my last gift recommendation, but here are more . . .

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Where to Get a DIY Gingerbread House Kit in Manila

December 2, 2020

UPDATE: Contact details of supplies is in the bottom of this post. This I feel is a great more-sustainable christmas gift for families with children Christmas! We just made sure to clean and dry . . .

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How to Tidy Ribbons & String for Easy Reuse

November 19, 2020

Though I have plastic tape, I try my best to avoid wrapping with it because it's single use plastic that never gets recycled. One of the ways I do this is to use the least amount of washi tape . . .

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How to Pack Glass Ornaments With Reused Giftwrapping Paper

November 19, 2020

The amount of waste produced during Christmas is staggering so I want to share some ways we reduce our waste after opening Christmas presents! Even though our building recycles, we know that not . . .

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The Thoughtful Bow

November 18, 2020

This was first posted on minimaluxe.com in December 2018 Have you ever tried to open a present and the bow was tied so tightly that you gave up and just snipped it off with scissors? The result . . .

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3 Tape Gift-wrapping

November 18, 2020

If you really must use tape with your gift wrapping, then I recommend using the minimum amount possible, which is my experience is THREE! I recommend using paper or washi tape over plastic tape, . . .

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Hello! I’m Ayessa, trailing spouse to a diplomat, mama to DiploBaby and DiploDog and founder of Declutter MNL. I love talking about how to achieve a minimaluxe lifestyle one step at a time.

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