It's Thanksgiving season here in the U.S., and being thankful is good. But today, I'm focusing my thankfulness a little differently. I'm talking about things I'm thankful I did this week. And why I'm thankful I did them. Things like laundry and dishes and a few little hacks that make my life easier and make me breathe a sigh of thankful …
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188: What About Cleaning and Decluttering?? (In the Midst of Life) Podcast
After talking about fitting in "real" life last week, I am talking this week about fitting cleaning and decluttering in around all that life I want to live. I'm also answering questions about last week's podcast from people over on Instagram. You should totally follow me there. Sponsors: For a free two week trial of …
Ideal Cleaning Vs Actual Cleaning
"We want this to happen organically." Organically is a word of this millennium. I know it existed pre-2000, but its meaning has enhanced over the past 20 years. Without actually looking up its definition, I think that when used in reference to food, it's supposed to mean the food has been grown without unnatural help. Without being …
Monday & Tuesday ONLY: Flash Sale Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2018!
So sorry, but the bundle has ended. If you want to be sure you don't miss future time-sensitive things, sign up for my free newsletter here. Affiliate links included. Did you miss out on grabbing the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle when it was available in the spring? You're in luck, because Monday and Tuesday (November 5th and 6th) it is …
187: How I Do (Or Don’t) Do “It All” Podcast
This one is longer than usual. Feel free to listen at double speed! I'm answering a listener question about "how I do it all" and I've already thought of things I didn't talk about that I should have! The short answer is that I most don't definitely don't do it all, but the very long answer is what exactly I do and don't do and how I decide what …
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If you've been here since the beginning, or even the beginningish, you might remember that I used to have young kids. My oldest was 7 when I started this deslobification journey. Now, instead of reminding him to pick up his toys, I remind him to shave. And we're deciding which colleges to visit. And figuring out when to visit …
186: Ten (More) Things Making Life Easier Podcast
A while back, I did an episode sharing things that were making life easier. I'm back with more. Yay for easier. Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Robinhood RXBAR Enter the promo code slob at checkout for 25% off your first order. Other Important Links (affiliate links included): Fourteen Days to Opening Your …
A Foster Mom Gains Control Over Her Home
Dana here: I received this email a while back, and I hope it encourages you. I hear from so many people who desperately want to foster and/or adopt but are held back by the fear of a home inspection. I love hearing about the power and impact of these four simple habits. If you're overwhelmed and have no idea where to start, start with the habits. …
