Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to see the Genghis Khan exhibit at the Irving Arts Center in Irving, TX. I'll be honest. I've never thought much about Genghis Khan other than some vague memories of him as a peripheral character in Mulan. But I love to broaden my horizons, expand my understanding of the world, and expose my kids to the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
Experiencing End-of-Summer Panic
It hit me last Friday that I had exactly one month until my youngest child started kindergarten. As in . . . one month until things change. Big time. I'll no longer be a mother of a pre-schooler and the nine-and-a-half-year period of my life that has included a little one by my side at all times . . . will be over. Handling it well? Not … [Read more...]
Re-Cleaning
I’m not talking about the daily cleaning that makes me feel a little dizzy thinking, “Didn’t I just wipe down the table? How is it already covered in syrup?” I’m talking about cleaning things that are clean. Or at least clean . . . in theory. It drives me crazy to wash laundry that I know is probably clean, but somehow got mixed in with … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Water Balloon Fight
I know. You come here expecting to read about cleaning, organizing, or maintaining. But this week, I haven't even thought about cleaning, organizing or maintaining. Instead, I've been directing a musical-in-a-week camp. So today, I'm sharing a little advice on how to prepare for a water balloon fight. Because slobs tend to be fun and … [Read more...]
What if You Are Ten Minutes from Success?
I'm overwhelmed right now. I returned home Sunday night from the Savvy Blogging Summit with my head still spinning from everything I learned. Everything I could do, should do, and would love to do. And I look at my home and see many MANY things that I could do, should do, and would love to do. Monday morning, as I still felt the … [Read more...]
Decluttering Decisions are Personal
When my husband gathered up trash this morning, and picked up this newly-broken lamp . . . I felt the familiar pang in my chest. Am I really going to put that lamp in the trash? But I love that lamp! LovED that lamp. Because now, of course, it's broken. When I arrived home Sunday evening from my trip, I was brought back to Mama … [Read more...]
Oh, That’s Right! It’s Monday . . .
My days are all confused. I am bone weary from my non-stop learning at the Savvy Blogging Summit, and haven't quite registered that today is the beginning of a brand new week. But when this pile outside my laundry room caught my eye, I realized that today is Monday. Because Monday is Laundry Day. And today is the day when hubby knows … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken and Spinach Enchilada Recipe
I'm tired. Crazy tired from my fun, mind-boggling, and totally-worth-it trip to the Savvy Blogging Summit. A menu plan is the last thing on my mind, but I know I'll be grateful for this blogging-for-accountability thing tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. if I can get one done tonight. And in an effort to not have to use too many overworked brain cells … [Read more...]
Introducing Myself as a Slob
I'm at the Savvy Blogging Summit, and that's my view as I write this morning. This very early morning when I should be sleeping, but can't. Perhaps that is due to my still-spinning head after only a half-day in the presence of blogging greatness. It's fun (and frightening) to go into a situation where I openly introduce myself as Nony the … [Read more...]