You do know that when I talk about "reality" I'm talking about my own reality, right? OK. Good. Here are some posts mentioned in this week's podcast: Reality-Based Green Cleaning My Pinterest Board of Homemade Cleaners Heavy Duty Shower Cleaner Two Plates Left Something to listen to while you clean: … [Read more...]
Decluttering the Pantry (And Breakfast Nook)
It was time for a pantry clean-out. Summer, how I love thee. Summer, how you cause havoc in my home. Actually, it was time for a whole-house clean-out. When things get crazy around here, it's time to declutter. Some people might just call it "cleaning up" but it helps me to think of it as decluttering. It's the only way I know to get some … [Read more...]
How to Remove Sticky Residue (And Convince Your Family You’re Crazy)
This is a two-in-one post. First, I'll share the method my mother taught me for removing gum from hair and sticker residue from glass. Spread a little peanut butter on it. For example, these glasses I was thrilled to find at the Dollar Tree recently: They're HUGE. My one complaint about the glass glasses I've been using for over a … [Read more...]
Extra vs. Excess
Everyone needs an extra pair of tennis shoes, right? It only makes sense. Right? Right. Yard work, muddy camping trips, the (very real) threat of falling off the boat while on a fishing trip. Life happens, and it's good to have an extra pair of tennis shoes. But what about an extra extra pair? Every time I buy new tennis shoes I … [Read more...]
Do You Do That, Mom?
On our trip in July, there was an unfortunate incident. There is one member of our family (I won't name names) who has an extreme aversion to . . . Ummmm . . . . (How exactly do I put this??) . . . wet undies. Now, before you defend this unnamed person, let me explain that I completely and totally agree that no one should have to … [Read more...]
033 Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess Podcast
Podcast #33 is up!!! In it, I share the ideas from this post: How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess So, in order to get this up ASAP, I'm just sending you there for links to the things I mention!!! Connect with me here. See all my podcasts here. … [Read more...]
But . . . What If She Wants to Play With It Again?
Last April, we got a new puppy. She's almost perfect. (Other than the occasional tinkle in the house.) She has claimed about four of my daughter's (400) stuffed animals as her own. We get such joy out of watching her play with her toys. She shakes them and throws them across the room to play fetch with herself. She obsesses over one for a … [Read more...]
Two Plates Left
Pre-blog, we depended on paper plates. Lots of 'em. When I forgot to get them at the store, Hubby would start to panic. We used them for survival. Their purpose wasn't to keep us from doing dishes, it was to allow us to eat when all non-paper plates were dirty. Which was a regular occurrence. Once I started doing the dishes every … [Read more...]
Turning Off the Automatic Put Back Feature
Oh, how I struggle with the Automatic Put Back. Do you? Oh. You have no idea what I'm talking about? Well, it's the thing that happens when I pull something out of a cabinet/drawer/closet and think "Oh, we can't use this because it's broken/ugly/I-just-don't-like-it." Those thoughts go through my head. My response? Put it right back … [Read more...]
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