I've learned a thing or two (or twenty) about how to de clutter. Unfortunately, I also seem to be pretty good at re-cluttering. Anyway, I've mentioned this "technique" in many of my posts, webisodes, and talks about decluttering . . . but I've never given it its own "How To" post. I have to keep decluttering as simple as … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Quick (But Awesome!) Parmesan Bread
I don't serve bread every time we have spaghetti, but if I'm in the mood for some loudly-proclaimed-expressions-of-love-and-appreciation, I know that some kind of buttery bread will always do the trick. This "recipe" is one of our favorites. And it's quick. And easy. A win-win-win. Ingredients: One (or two) cans of biscuits 1/4 … [Read more...]
Things I’ve Written Around the Web
Since I'm taking the week off for Spring Break, I thought I'd share links to some of my other writing projects around the web. Over at About One I've shared: Indoor Physical Activities for Kids Ways to Save When Dining Out with Your Family (Part One) How to Save EVERY Time You Dine Out (Part Two) At All You, I've shown off some … [Read more...]
Not proud, but not ashamed
I've mentioned our '97 Suburban many times. My love for that SUV is a special kind of love. As a chronic "hauler" of both stuff and children, it meets my needs like no other vehicle ever has. But I don't know that I've mentioned much about our other vehicle. And how it's also a '97. Yep, we have a pre-millenial Toyota Camry as well. As I … [Read more...]
Slob Vision Does Exist (I Have Proof!)
The first decluttering webisode I made was of my Kitchen Drawer Project. I had so much fun making it, but the real fits of laughter for hubby and I came from watching the outtakes. The outtakes PROVED what I have claimed for our entire twelve-year marriage: I truly do not see open cabinet doors. I do not choose to leave them open. There's … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Weekends
Last Monday, as I was trying to get ahead on posts so I could take this week off for Spring Break with my family, I checked my email. Right there in my inbox was an email from Erin. It was probably the most creative email I've ever had, and I immediately replied and asked if I could publish it as a guest post. It's creative, it's … [Read more...]
I JUST decluttered. That’s it.
A few weeks ago, I was attending a Harlem Globetrotters reenactment. The reenactment took place in my boys' room, and it was in the midst of the show that I finally grasped what was really going on during those moments when the answer to my yelled-across-the-house questions of "WHAT are you doing in there?" was a simple, "We're just playing … [Read more...]
Sometimes, Storing Stuff for Later is a Good Thing
In the Gameroom Saga, Amy mentioned in the comments that a rug would help pull the room together. I just happened to have one! And I actually knew where it was! And . . . it had been stored perfectly so I could pull it right out and use it! I should probably mention here that the storing-perfectly wasn't really something I … [Read more...]
What the Grandmas are Talking About
This is what the Grandmas are talking about. Y'know, the well-meaning Grandmas who (when I complain of my messy home) assure me that I'll miss the mess someday? I know their hearts are right and they're speaking out of wisdom gained from experience, but I do doubt that they truly understand what "messy" means to me. I absolutely will … [Read more...]