As I head into my blog-free summer (ideas of how you can get your deslobification inspiration needs met are at the end of this post), it's time to reveal something exciting!! That's my book cover, y'all!!! I love it so so so much. My main request was that the cover show that this book will be funny. I think my publisher nailed … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids – Book Review
I've always viewed myself as my kids' main teacher, even though they go to public schools. At 10, 12, and 14, they've passed the point of me helping with math or science homework. Now, I mainly fulfill my role through in-the-car lectures on a vast array of subjects. From dissecting why that particular building at that particular corner has housed … [Read more...]
As Soon as I’m Done, I Always Find One More Thing
It happens pretty much every time I declutter or straighten or whatever. I think I'm done and I smile smugly and turn away from my totally finished project. Only to run smack dab into One More Thing. One more thing that needs to go in the spot I just filled as full as it can be before it morphs into a mess. One more thing I can't … [Read more...]
Keeping a Move-In Ready House Clean With Swiffer Giveaway!! (Sponsored post)
That's me in the middle. If you know who that is, you're excited! But you might also think something looks a little funny. Here's the real picture: Within moments of posting that photo, a friend edited it. I met Jonathan Scott (and only Jonathan) at a Swiffer (and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser) event recently. (Remember, I'm a Swiffer … [Read more...]
Straightening Up the Dining Room Table (Because Better is Good)
There’s a difference between a ridiculously cluttered table and a table with stuff on it. Even a table with too much stuff on it. Oh. You don’t think there is? Well, it’s my blog and I say so. There is. Oh the dining room table. The bane of my Slob Existence. The glorious flat surface just inside my front door that doesn’t HAVE to be … [Read more...]
How to Remove Hairy, Scary Dust Bunnies from a Broom Without Touching Them
Dust bunnies happen. Especially with wood floors. Hairy ones happen, especially in our family of hairy people. They stick to the end of the broom and won't come off into the dust pan like I totally think they should. So, I bend the broom as flat on the floor as possible, and vacuum them off. Yay for no need to touch … [Read more...]
Moving Stress – How Clutter Doesn’t Help
Hubby is moving to a new office after 11 years. 11 years in one place means there's clutter to deal with. As the wife, I've been helping. Strangely, though, he doesn't seem to value my decluttering expertise the way someone else might. I've mostly been trying to be supportive. Just being there as he goes through things and offering opinions … [Read more...]
4 Things I Found When I Cleaned My Laundry Room
My Laundry Room has a wonderful feature. It's called a door. A solid one. And it closes. I use this feature all the time. Doorbell ringing soon? Throw it in the Laundry Room. Not sure where that goes? Throw it in the Laundry Room. Know I'll use that someday but just don't have time to deal with it right now??? Throw that sucker in the … [Read more...]
098 What to Do Before You Get Started Podcast
Mentioned in this podcast: Sign up for the Newsletter See all my podcasts here (and get link to itunes) How to Clean a Messy House Podcast Part One How to Clean a Messy House Podcast Part Two Decluttering Momentum Podcast Containers and Limits and How they'll Change Your Life Podcast 64g2pn8i … [Read more...]