Two nights ago Money Saving Mom announced that she was going to do a "Clear Out the Clutter Challenge." Perfect, right? I mean, that's what I'm all about here at my blog. I have no lack of clutter, and I'm all about clearing it out. But then, the assigned area and linky went up last night. Last night after my daughter's birthday dinner. Last … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2010
Entering a New Phase
It's official.I'm no longer the mother of a toddler. (Not that she's "toddled" in a very long time.)My youngest child, my daughter, turned 4 today.Yes, I had to take a moment just now to blink hard so I could see the screen through my tears.I've always had a difficult time with change/time-passage/moments going too quickly. I have a very clear … [Read more...]
How to Make Chicken Stir-Fry: Tutorial, Tips and Tricks
This post has been rattling around in my head since I started blogging. But my dilemma? Since stir-fry is supposed to be so easy, would anyone want to see a post/tutorial on it? But as I began making some last week, I decided that I would write this post, since after all, it took me years to figure out my own tips and tricks for making a good … [Read more...]
So Glad to Have a Daily Checklist
I often blame my chaotic home, scatter-brainedness, lack of ability to organize paper clutter, etc. etc. etc. on my creativity. I'm probably flattering myself, but I've decided to be okay with that delusion.I love getting in the creative "zone." Ideas start flying and everything else disappears as my focus zeroes in on whatever project I'm working … [Read more...]
Freezer Cooking Results
We just returned from dinner out, and I saw that Money Saving Mom has her link-up posted for Freezer Cooking Day. Honestly, it doesn't feel like I spent much time cooking, but I did everything on my list. I think I'm a great example of how you can use "freezer cooking" to make your life easier without devoting an entire day to it. Wednesday … [Read more...]
Even if I Find A Place For Everything . . . .
It's my goal for 2010 to find a place for everything. No more frantic searching for lost items, no more sinking feeling when I realize that I need something that is probably buried in one of many piles of random stuff. No more piles of random stuff. But of course, being only March, I'm not there yet. Better, but not there. For … [Read more...]
The Watermelon Went Splat
Sometimes I love being the go-to mom for my son's kindergarten teacher. Sometimes I don't. I always seem to get assigned the more difficult party item. Like ice cream. Ice cream can't exactly be sent in a 6yo's backpack. Today was watermelon. Not that watermelon is in season or cheap or anything. Actually, it was watermelon, cut into … [Read more...]
My Decluttering Progress for March
Amy at The Finer Things in Life is again hosting her monthly link-up in her decluttering challenge. Her goal is to get rid of 730 things in 365 days. That's an average of 2 items a day. I linked up in January and was incredibly proud of my progress. I linked up in February and was inspired to do better in March when I went back through my posts … [Read more...]