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...]
End of March Reminders
March 31 seems to be the deadline for sooo many things right now, so I thought I'd make some reminders before it's too late! And this is one of those posts that's full-to-the-brim with affiliate links. You've been warned. My sale on my 2 e-book set ends on March 31. Get both 28 Days to Hope for Your Home (Not for the Mildly Disorganized) and … [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...]
Vote for America’s Biggest Hot Mess
This right here, folks . . . is whatcha call a sponsored post. Remember the contest to find America's Biggest Hot Mess? The one held by Zep Commercial? Well . . . the ten finalists have been chosen! Since you read this blog, I know you have some voyeuristic tendencies when it comes to looking at pictures of other people's messes. And … [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...]
Spring Cleaning Tips and an E-Book Sale
I wrote a post for Home Depot's blog with ten super-simple cleaning tips. Go here to read it. Also, since I know the thought of Spring Cleaning can be overwhelming My e-book 28 Days is now retired. For detailed guides, check out my books:How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind and Decluttering at the Speed of Life. … [Read more...]