I've shared that this week is dedicated to getting the house to the point where the bug-man can come in and spray. While I would love to get the house to the point of perfection so that there is no embarrassment as he enters any-old-room, I'm a slob, and so that just isn't something I can achieve in less than a week. So I'm depending on survival … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
A Tip for Remembering to Take Medication
Last spring, one of my children was diagnosed with a condition that requires medication three times daily. It was a shock to us, partially because of the life change that comes with dealing with a chronic condition, but partly because I'm not exactly the best at remembering medication. Any prescription that's supposed to take 10 days to complete … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – Again with the Priorities
So thankful for my daily checklist on days like today. It helps me keep my priorities in line. I'm starting to freak out a little over how much I need to do before the bug man comes on Monday, and pre-daily-checklist, I would have let that be an excuse to ignore the kitchen, bathrooms, whatever. Whenever I get delusional that I've … [Read more...]
The Big Garage Sale Dilemma
Garage sales. Love 'em. As I've shared before, my slobbish ways came perilously close to hoarding when I discovered eBay and the whole "buy it for a quarter, sell it for 17.01" fabulousness. Garage sales became less of a shopping experience, and more of a grabbing experience. Up at 6:30, crazy-eyes aglow with the anticipation of finding … [Read more...]
Forever Re-Prioritizing
Mamas know all about re-prioritizing. Whether it's the big and noble stuff like adjusting your vision of the mom you dreamed you would be to the mom you are capable of being, or the little stuff like shortening an already short list of must-have items from the store when your toddler falls and puts a gash in her knee. Or maybe it's the … [Read more...]
Ever Thought About Trying the Coupon Thing?
Sorry! This offer has expired. While this isn't a frugal/money-saving blog, I do mention my love of coupons fairly often. If you've thought about getting started, but don't know where to turn, I highly recommend Grocery University, by Carrie Isaac. Carrie is a true money-saver, and takes things to a new level, helping the newbie get started … [Read more...]
Right Place at the Wrong Time?
I talk a lot about my Selective Slob Vision. It is totally true that I tend to not see clutter until I trip over it. And sometimes not even then. But I'll give one to the skeptical-normal-people here. Ummmm, sometimes I choose not to see it. Today I was at the sink at 12:11 p.m. Normally, my daughter and I eat our lunch at 11 a.m. … [Read more...]
Link to My Blog Talk Radio Interview
OK, I just listened to my interview from yesterday, and wasn't totally horrified. Actually, it was a blast!! This link to Girlfriendology.com will take you directly to the podcast and when I went there it started playing immediately. And if you've ever wondered whether Nony is my real name . . . . … [Read more...]
Hi, My Name is Nony . . . and I Have Toys-with-lots-of-teeny-tiny-parts-a-phobia
"They" say that the first step is admitting you have a problem. I have a problem. Actually, I have lots of them, but I'll focus on one for today. I have a fear of toys-with-lots-of-teeny-tiny-parts. Like Legos. This is a prime example of my slob-tendencies affecting my real job . . . being a mom. I've successfully avoided Legos … [Read more...]