Big news in our house: We got a new remote!!! Our DVR died recently. This seems to happen every five years or so, and thankfully the company sends us a new one without a lot of hassle. But as I learned last time, new DVRs don't come with new remotes. Sooooo, the remote we had was about ten years old. The battery cover was long gone. … [Read more...]
A Solution That Works! (Finally!!)
I wrote a post a while back about how I was giving up on how I wanted things to be and just going with how they are. I wanted that basket on the other side of the TV. So it wouldn't run the risk of hanging halfway off the side of the dresser. That never worked. As you can see in the top picture, the pile o' games and movies kept happening on … [Read more...]
Random Reality Check – 1/26/15
Welcome to today's Random Reality Check. I love sharing tips and recipes and such, but the main thing that matters around here is reality. There's Theory of Keeping a House Under Control, and then there's Reality of Keeping a House Under Control for Someone Who Really Wishes It Would Just Stay Under Control On Its Own So She Could Do Fun … [Read more...]
How to Cook and Shred Chicken in Bulk (Fast!)
I can't declare loudly enough how much I love pre-cooking chicken and ground beef. If you really want to cook regularly, but feel overwhelmed at the thought, cooking some basic meats ahead of time will change your life. That's kind of dramatic-sounding, but true. Think about it. The biggest time-factor in preparing most meals (even the … [Read more...]
41(ish) Things – For my 41st Birthday!
I'm 41 today!!! Who woulda thought that would ever happen?? And why-oh-why does 41 seem significantly older than 40? I'm having a little fun today for my birthday. I'm sharing 41 things that I think may or may not have something to do with my slob problem. Absolutely nothing scientific here, but they're just things I wonder as I stumble upon … [Read more...]
So Totally Useful (If I Only Used It)
See that thing? I was confused, too, but as soon as I picked it up I remembered exactly what it was. It's the elastic holder-together-thingy for my exercise mat. Normal people roll the mat, wrap the two loops around the ends of the roll, and have a handy-dandy handle to carry it to their car after a good workout. Those people might even … [Read more...]
2 Days for Free Clothes at Schoola (& How to Donate Clothing to Benefit Your Local Schools)
(All the links are my Schoola.com referral links. Keep reading to see how to get your own referral link!) (Please note that the free shipping ends sooner than expected! I've tried to change dates. It now ends on Jan 21st!) Who likes free stuff? I sure do! Last month, I shared several sites that allow you to mail in used clothing to be … [Read more...]
Cute Story on Tuesday Night. Wednesday Morning, Tops.
What's that? You see a strange white film on my dining room table? Your hand sticks to the surface? Oh. Well, that's because we made ice cream at our Brownie meeting Tuesday afternoon. You know the kind. You measure the (white and sticky) ingredients into one storage bag and then place that inside a larger bag filled with ice and salt. You … [Read more...]
From the Mailbox: A Professional Organizer Who Is Learning to Speak Slob
I loved this email I received recently from Jane at Sappari Solutions: Dear Dana, I have been following your blog for awhile. I found out about you when I purchased a book bundle and got your first book (28 days). I really appreciate you sharing your experiences with the world. I am a professional organizer. Reading your blog and … [Read more...]
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