Lifestyle and Hobbies

Charming original artwork by Kristina Swarner graces the MAKE BELIEVE JOURNAL. Her dreamlike images encourage musings and reflections. With lined pages and magical vignettes that inspire stories, visions and adventures to come, this MAKE BELIEVE JOURNAL will awaken your writing voice.

Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again.

Celebrated author of The Green Beauty Guide Julie Gabriel presents a comprehensive yet simple book thatbrings all four corners of the natural beauty paradigm together: natural skincare, holistic nutrition, stress-relief, and healthy lifestyle.

The book includes an overview of the unique tradition of Buddhist yoga; presentations on the three foundational principles of renunciation, compassionate bodhichitta, and the profound view of reality; and an explanation of the three aspects—body, mind, and subtle body—that comprise our whole being.

A psychologist and longtime practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism shows how emotions relate to spiritual practice--that our feeling life is truly at the heart of our awakening.

Meditators relax An esteemed modern Tibetan Buddhist teacher presents a system of meditation instructions he devised especially for those affected by the too-fast-paced Western world (i.e., most all of us)--to help them relax, as a way of deepening their meditation practice.

This keepsake journal from revered Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön shares thoughtful quotes and offers inviting spaces that await your reflections, insights, and intentions. Find support for challenging times, guidance for uncertainty, and reminders of daily joy. A perfect space for personal reflection and spiritual exploration.

The Little Gardener is an engaging illustrated guide for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators who want to help children explore the natural world through gardening.

This spirited collection features four wry observations from the father of American literature, Mark Twain. The cards are paired with envelopes with four designs, featuring historical images of life along the Mississippi and evoking the magical worlds of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain's classic tales that have inspired generations of readers and writers.

Filled with lush photography, this practical and accessible guide will show you how to make your garden a place of beauty and inspiration during the winter months, as well as throughout the year.

Little notes, sweet and unexpected, say everything you need, when you only need to say a little. Perfectly sized to slip in a sweetheart's pocket, deliver to a coworker's desk, or attach to a bottle of wine, your little notes will delight on all occasions. Each note features a spot illustration-a delicate flower, a graceful branch-that adds charm to your special message.

Julia Child transformed American cooking, on television and in home kitchens across the country, with joy, passion, humor, and a deep commitment to her craft.

What do knights in shining armor have to do with slimy snails and porcupines? A lot, actually! Armor & Animals brings together two things kids love to provide an entryway into the world of art.