People like to talk about accountability. There are accountability groups, accountability systems, accountability partners and such. I set up this blog as a way to stay focused and hold myself accountable. In so many ways, that has worked. But truthfully, it's not the best kind of accountability. Part of what I've committed to do here is …
Archives for September 2013
Google + Hangout – Habit Four “The Daily Pickup”
I'm just now adding last week's hangout from Google +. Last week was a crazy week . . . Anyway, I enjoyed the hangout, and learned a lot about the technical side of things. As one of you predicted after my technical difficulties in the first hangout, as soon as I figured it out, Google changed things. Thanks to the lovely Shelly of Frugal …
Normal Days Don’t Happen Often (or Soup Isn’t Picnic Food)
It was suggested that I write a "normal day" type post. I totally planned to do that, but then this week happened. Not a normal day to be found. Which is pretty much normal for us. I had totally planned to share cute and funny pictures. Cute: My daughter making meatballs while I browned ten pounds of ground …
Dealing With Clutter Like Normal Friend Would
I haven't mentioned Normal Friend in a while. But I did channel her last Saturday. I was decluttering a big pile of . . . ummm . . . stuff in the garage. There will be a post coming about that soon, but basically I was cleaning up scattered (and stacked and thrown) summer stuff on the first cool day we've had. I came across a few …
A Huge Moment for this Slob Mama
I have two boys who are ten and eleven. They totally crack me up. Lately, they've been choreographing detailed "wrestling" matches and performing them for the rest of the family. Sunday, as they put on their scheduled pay-per-view (a penny per person) match during half-time of the Cowboys game, I used my fancy new camera to video …
Depending On My Maytag Appliances
Sponsored post alert! We're five weeks into this school year, so our routine is in full swing. Oh my word, routine makes such a difference. As you know, the biggest deal breaker in my personal housekeeping routine is doing the dishes. It's the one habit that keeps our house out of chaos. So, when Maytag asked me to share how I'm …
The Un-Fun Part of Laundry
I know what you're thinking. There's a fun part of laundry? Comparatively, yes. I actually love Mondays. Mondays are my Laundry Days. There is a 60% chance that a Monday will be a normal Monday, which is pretty good around here. And Mondays come after Sundays, which are the nights when I pick up and make things decent-looking for our …
Bathroom Cleaning Day – A Few More Details Here and There
My bathrooms are clean!!! Yes, I totally feel like someone should throw a parade. But the real congratulations should come because I've cleaned them three times in the past four weeks. My main struggle? Consistency. The thing that makes the most impact on my home? Consistency. The first time I cleaned them after a rather long break …
Podcast 004 – The First Decluttering Question (Of Only Two)
My 4th podcast is now live! You can also listen to it in iTunes and subscribe there so you don't miss a podcast! In Podcast #4 I shared Part Four of my Slob Story. I also gave the first of my two decluttering questions, explaining the reasons behind such simple questions. Things mentioned in the podcast: My e-books - all on sale …
