I recently shared the shocking (to me) loveliness and effectiveness of dishwasher cleaner. I casually mentioned that the chips on my white plates were discolored. I didn't mention that the backs of my beloved melamine white plates were downright embarrassing. Horrifying, really. I was bumfuzzled. My beloved dishwasher was getting … [Read more...]

My 7yo daughter has been asking if we could PLEASE have a garage sale. Pretty please? Her reason? Garage sales are just so much more fun than donating. She has fond memories of waking up on a Saturday morning and coming out to the garage to find all sorts of lovely people milling around and her mom and dad wheeling and dealing. My … [Read more...]

  I'm on a Space Creation Kick lately. I might (or might not) have a few dumping areas. Fine. I do. One is (once again) the master bedroom, and one is "hidden" behind a screen in the gameroom. These spaces get on my nerves, but at least a part of the master bedroom one is Girl Scout stuff. Honestly, the "stuff" was one of … [Read more...]

Oh, how I don't want to write this post. I'm only writing it because it has been specifically requested many many times. Paper is a slob's natural enemy. And I most definitely don't have paper "under control." This makes me feel unqualified to speak on the subject. But . . . I've come a long way. A VERY long way. So I decided to share how … [Read more...]