That’s a how-interesting-so-that’s-the-way-it-works kind of “huh.” Not a Texan version of “Pardon me?” I love (affiliate link alert) my dishwand. I’ve blabbed about it already this week. And I really love using my favorite mug to keep it clean and dry and out from under dishes in the sink. But alas, about three weeks after … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
My Must-Have Kitchen Cleaning Tool
I'm so going to stick an affiliate link in this post. Just sit back and watch it happen. I love this tool. I’ve mentioned that before. But lately, I’ve solved the one problem that keeps messing it up for me. While I love my dishwasher and running it every single night is THE thing that keeps my kitchen under control (and the kitchen being … [Read more...]
$110 Bucks Worth of Clutter!!!
Nony here: I loved this email from one of you. I'd love to hear what you have laying around waiting to be returned! Dear Nony, Let me start by saying....I am really bad about returning items. I (or hubby) will purchase things, get home, find they don't work for what we needed/don't like it, blah blah. So I'm just like, Oh well. Put it over … [Read more...]
68 Easy Dinner Ideas w/Pre-Cooked Ground Beef Podcast
Mentioned in this podcast: Did you like this podcast? My printable cleaning checklists. Freezing Ground Beef In Meal-Sized Portions Taco Soup Two Hour Crockpot Lasagna Skillet Lasagna Pizza Casserole Ways to Use Ground Beef Mexican Casserole How I cook pre-cook ground beef. How I deal with the mess. Meatballs … [Read more...]
Pretty Much Done Isn’t Done
I’m not naming names. I’m not doing a Mom Vent. I’m just using this example to make a point. A point I need made in my own life. A certain person living in my home was desperate for a black binder. Embarrassed that he/she (see how I’m not giving a single clue) didn’t have a black binder yet, more than a week into school. Every other (in … [Read more...]
A Few Things
Thanks to my amazing assistant, Linda, I'm able to write blog posts ahead so I can focus on book-writing. But with that, I find I'm missing adding little things to let you know about current stuff that might be time-sensitive. So here's an in-real-time post to catch up on a few things. I did my first Periscope on Monday. Periscope is an app and … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Cross-Contamination in Your Cleaning Products
I know. That is such a fancy, educational-sounding title. And the tip I’m going to give is too simple. The tip: Label them. Permanent markers are your friend. So why a big ol’ fancy-sounding post on this subject? First of all, keeping cleaning supplies separate is necessary. Don’t use the same cleaning tools in your bathroom … [Read more...]
Sometimes It’s OK to Not Get One for Myself
I love that cutting board. It's big, and it's pretty. I bought it in the gift shop of an art museum in Houston. I picked out four, choosing according to the kitchen colors of my mother, my mother-in-law, and my sisters-in-law. I didn't choose one for myself. I stood there a long time, trying to decide if I should. I loved them so much, but … [Read more...]
067 Frugality and My Clutter Problem Podcast
Mentioned in this podcast: My Thoughts On Hiring Cleaning Help The blog in e-book form. Or how to read the blog backwards for free. Save Save … [Read more...]