Poor little me had a band-aid on my poor little finger last week. Crazy Weather = Dry Skin = The Side of My Thumb Splitting Open = Kind Of Hard to Type Which Is a Big Ol' Part of My Job as a Blogger So I used a band-aid. And then took a shower. And then the band-aid fell off. I felt it fall. I saw it on the floor. And I walked … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
How to Dust Kitchen Kitsch – Easy Spring Cleaning Tasks
Kitsch. Oh how I love that word. Along with tchotchke. (Which my spell-check says isn't a word but Wikipedia says is.) I first heard and said "kitsch" in an audition monologue I used to do in college. In case you're not familiar with these lovely words, they basically mean . . . stuff. Baubles. Display items. Dustables. I don't have … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Sentimental Clutter
Sentimental Clutter is a real thing. I want to be clear that I haven't yet had to deal with it in the way so many of you have. My parents and in-laws are all still living and I haven't been called upon personally to find a place for huge amounts of stuff. But as I've gone through the large amounts of clutter in my own home, I've run across so … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Ground Beef
I've written a similar post before, but I've come up with an even better (faster!) method. You know that I pre-cook the vast majority of our ground beef to use in spaghetti, soups, tacos, casseroles, etc. Oh. You didn't know? Well, I do. But I like to have some that is not pre-cooked (especially in warmer weather) so I can make things like … [Read more...]
The Best of the Bad Ideas
When I decluttered/created-space-in that cabinet in my kitchen recently, I found that candle. So cute, right? Actually, if I said words like "presh" I would totally call that presh. (Presh is short for precious. I think.) I have a soft spot for Christmas decor, for gingerbread houses and for candles that smell like food. And that candle … [Read more...]
If They Don’t Fit . . .
Can you see them in that Donate Box? Three cute pairs of little-girl tights. I was rather proud of myself as I grabbed those while Christmas shopping. So cute! AND practical!! But alas, though the packaging was ripped and tossed immediately, a certain someone claims they don't fit. I kindof sortof believe her. Though if it were someone … [Read more...]
Washing Curtains – Spring Cleaning a Little at a Time
The idea of Spring Cleaning used to send me into a funk. I could not see the point. The corners and rugs and shelves that were begging to be deep-cleaned would have had to be unearthed first. Decluttered. I would stick my fingers in my ears and close my eyes and sing gibberish until the season passed. Not really. But almost. But now … [Read more...]
023 Dishwashing Strategies and Tips Podcast
In this podcast, I'm sharing tips for making the most of your dishwashing routine. Blog Posts Mentioned in this Podcast: Why I Have to Run My Dishwasher Every Night How Long Does It Actually Take to Empty the Dishwasher? My Trip to the Maytag Labs More Tips and a link to find out how much it costs to run YOUR … [Read more...]
Admitting It’s Time to Let Go
I recently shared the shocking (to me) loveliness and effectiveness of dishwasher cleaner. I casually mentioned that the chips on my white plates were discolored. I didn't mention that the backs of my beloved melamine white plates were downright embarrassing. Horrifying, really. I was bumfuzzled. My beloved dishwasher was getting … [Read more...]