Somehow, that feels like an accomplishment.First, let me admit that my car (actually a pre-millenial Suburban) is messy. I have cleaned it out twice this summer, BIG cleanouts. But as I'm learning with my house, big clean-outs are not the answer to clutter problems. It's those pesky, small-but-consistent clean-outs that make the difference.Anyway, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 16, 2010
Menu Plan Monday – Last Week Reminded Me Why I Have to Do This
I didn't make a menu plan last week. Again, I was reminded me of how much of a difference menu-planning makes in our overall home-sanity. Having a menu plan, especially in these fun-but-unscheduled last days of summer means that we can survive. I generally have enough to throw together some meals, but if I don't plan ahead, I invariably am … [Read more...]
Come On In! – But Stop There, Please
If you rang my doorbell today, I might actually answer it. I might even let you in (if I knew you, of course). All I would have to do is smile and say something funny to distract you while I quickly directed you into the dining room. The dining room looks nice. And even if the doors to the kitchen were open halfway, I would still let you sit … [Read more...]