Summer is almost over. Not the hot weather part, just the fun part. My goal is to have a normal summer week. Lots of play-time, swimming every day, etc. Also, I'm trying to little by little recover from summer's chaos-inducing-lack-of-routine. I wouldn't trade a minute, but it definitely makes it much more difficult for this slob to stay … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2010
World’s Most Fabulous Olive Dip
Total departure from the "journey to an orderly home" thing here. But hey, when you have a sudden inspiration to make your very favorite and easy dip, you actually have the ingredients on hand, and you have a blog. . . it kind of makes sense that you should take a picture and write it up. Right? First, let me acknowledge the elephant in … [Read more...]
It’s Official! My Car is Not the World’s Messiest!
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...]
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...]
A Tale of Two Houses: Part 2
Yesterday, I posted what I originally thought was going to be a quirky post about the differences between my own home and that of a close friend of the same age and similar experiences. I was surprised to find myself in tears as I re-told the history of all my moves, and the boxes that I've lived among for too many years. First, let me share our … [Read more...]
Focus Check Friday is Hopping on Over to my Blog Frog Community
I know, I know. Such a cheesy title. Anyway, I've decided to move Focus Check Friday over to my Blog Frog Community. I could go on and on about how this is a much-considered decision . . . blah blah blah and yada yada yada. But, the real truth is that no one linked up last week. Don't feel guilty. Ok, maybe a little bit. Anyway, I … [Read more...]
A Tale Of Two Houses – Part One: My Clutter History
Last weekend, the kids spent two nights living it up with my mother-in-law, so we went to dinner with some old college friends of mine, and then saw their new house.They know about the blog. It only made sense to tell them . . . since they are fully aware of my, ahem . . . issues.As theatre people, we were together pretty much … [Read more...]
How to Get Dried Up Pancake Batter Off of Your Kitchen Counter – A Tip Normal People Don’t Need
Yesterday, as I was doing the massive clean-up from our Kid-Friendly Freezer Cooking Session, I decided that I should share a little tip. I don't like smelly, chemical-ly cleaners, but often end up having to use them, due to . . . ummm . . . lack of using the less-lethal-stuff when I should. Meaning, if I had wiped up the spilled pancake … [Read more...]