I hope no one thinks I'm cured of my Slob Problem. I'm not. But a huge part of not having it rule my life anymore has been that I've accepted that this will always be a struggle. Knowing that helps me keep going. As I'm pulling posts from the archives to share this summer, I'm enjoying reading some of the moments of discovery that have … [Read more...]
Random Summer Update #1 (2013)
It's possible you've noticed that I only posted twice this week. And the posts were a link post and a guest post. I haven't quit blogging. But I am consciously taking a step back for summer. I say "consciously" because it's actually an effort for me to NOT blog. My mind thinks in blog posts and I generally create cutesy titles for … [Read more...]
Decluttering/Organizing the Kids’ Medicines (Guest Post)
I'm glad to share a decluttering guest post today from Kristi of . . . . IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor.com. Did you catch that? Her blog is called "I Should Be Mopping the Floor." I met Kristi at a blogging conference, and immediately knew we'd be friends just from that blog name. Organizing kids' medicines makes it easier when someone isn't … [Read more...]
Three Fun Summer Activities for Kids
It's summer!!!! We are so excited! Around here, we're making lots of plans for summer fun, so I thought I'd share some posts from years past: How to Host a Water Balloon Fight Our Made-Up Water Baseball Game Apple-Juice Popsicles Kids Can Make Save … [Read more...]
The Finish (or Starting?) Line: 2 More E-Books on Amazon
In addition to the insanity of the final days of school, I put two more e-books up on Amazon this week. I was determined to have those things over and done with before today, the much-anticipated Last Day of School. Yep. I can't wait to put my energy, my TIME, and my creativity into my kids for the next few months. Wanna know what the … [Read more...]
Did I Really Just Say That???
I'm meeting my best friend for one last lunch date before the kids get out of school. Usually, we try to combine them with some thrift store shopping. But right now, I'm running ragged trying to get e-books up on Amazon and such so I can relax at the pool next week with my kids. I told her I could meet half-way for lunch, but . . . "I don't … [Read more...]
Don’t Try to Tempt Me With Your Trash
Friday was one of those wonderfully unexpected days that included a friend stopping to stay the night with her four kids on their way through town. And two more mutual friends coming down to "hang out for as long as we can stay awake." Basically, it was an impromptu party. Oh my word, I'm so thankful I can have impromptu parties. Granted, … [Read more...]
Messy Kitchen Prep (And How I Deal With It): Ground Beef
I know summer is already here for some of you, but I have one more week to go before those glorious days begin. I. Can't. Wait. I looooovvvve the days/weeks/months of family togetherness. Because those days are deliciously crazy and loosey-goosey, I'm doing what I can to help us survive the summer without getting on a first-name basis with … [Read more...]
I Can Only Be So Good For So Long
We have a new music minister at our church. He made nice, new music folders for each and every choir member. I assume he recycled all the old ones but mine. Mine had been lost for who-knows-how-long before he came. When I saw my pretty new folder (with my NAME on it and everything), I determined to change my music-losing ways. I'm known … [Read more...]
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