Dana K. White

A SLOB COMES CLEAN

Reality-Based Cleaning, Decluttering, & Organizing

Two Second Task: Now You See (Might) See It. Now You (Hopefully) Don’t.

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I've talked about this particular spot in my kitchen before. This almost-impossible-to-clean spot. My dislike of climbing up on counters at the age of 41 is the reason I'd pretended to not see those cobwebs in the top picture? What? You don't see them? Oh good. Maybe the people who have been in my home since they appeared at least a month ago … [Read more...]

Reality Check 2/9

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For the last two weeks, I've posted a reality check on Monday. Who knows if this will keep going, but I like the idea. This week's post has been/will be/is being written over the course of last week. My goal is to write a little blurb for each day to record how the daily stuff goes. Monday - I changed the dinner menu at the last minute … [Read more...]

I Reminded You. You Reminded Me. Thanks!

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Earlier this week, in my Random Reality Check, I shared how I dealt with a pot of beef broth that I'd stuck in my fridge. Over the years, I've pulled that trick many times and it rarely never ends well. That post reminded more than one of you to go deal with unusable egg nog in your own fridge. Your comments reminded me of … [Read more...]

Chicken and Noodles – Comfort Food in Less than Fifteen Minutes

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Again with an embarrassingly easy meal idea using pre-cooked and frozen shredded chicken breast. We've been spared any major sicknesses lately, but have had some Days of General Ickiness happen to each member of the family over the past month or so. Hubby had a cold, two Sunday nights in a row two different kids had fleeting stomach bugs, and … [Read more...]

050 Quick Recipes and Meal Ideas Podcast

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After the big Master Abyss Reveal, I felt like talking about something I'm good at! So this week, I'm sharing quick and easy recipe ideas, most using pre-cooked and shredded frozen chicken breast. These are all recipes that come together super quick. Chicken Fried Rice White Chicken Chili Chicken and Bacon Subs How I Shred Chicken in … [Read more...]

A Few More (Somewhat Important) Details About the Master Bedroom Cleanup Day

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Yesterday, I shared the story of two hours spent cleaning in my master bedroom to be ready for the possibility that I'd have to open the door and let the Insurance Lady see inside. I was happy with the results. My husband was happy. My daughter was in awe. Yay for middle-of-the-night walks to the potty made easier!! But there were a few more … [Read more...]

Spending Two Hours In The Master Bedroom (Cleaning)

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I mentioned last week that my washing machine died. It died a watery death. A watery death that ruined the wood floor outside the laundry room. Which meant I had to call our insurance company. Which meant I had to let someone inside my house. Which meant I feared she would need to open the door to the master bedroom which is just to the … [Read more...]