I'm going to be honest . . . . I haven't cooked a lot since I got my new Maytag oven. Things have been more-than-a-little busy around here. I use the stove all the time, but now that Christmas is here . . . I'm so excited to have a BIG, HUGE oven for baking! While I'd love to show pictures of fancy-schmancy stuff like leg of lamb or … [Read more...]
Creative Christmas Decluttering
I have to admit that I stole this idea. 7 years ago, a friend gave a framed and signed photo of himself at a gag gift party. I/we've now done that (or something similar) at least four times. Don't worry, we try not to repeat with the same group in order to maximize hilariousness. This year, I've used four of my hard-to-declutter … [Read more...]
My Mother Has Nine Cutting Boards
First, let me state that my mother is wonderful. And she knows I’m going to write this post. And that she still defends her need for nine cutting boards. In one kitchen. In one lakehouse kitchen. Seriously, every time I go to her lakehouse, I understand my own “issues” a little better. I once read a blog where the writer said she … [Read more...]
A Great Big Decluttering Fail
Twelve Days of Christmas Decluttering didn’t happen. I have several excuses, and one of them is even valid. Mostly, though, “filling a box” or “filling a bag” or just randomly going through the house looking for things to declutter doesn’t ever seem to work for me. I’ve tried it ever-so-many times, and though I generally find a few things … [Read more...]
I Could TALK about Cleaning All Day Long! (My Trip to the Maytag Labs)
I've always loved reading cleaning tips and tricks. I love discussing the whys and how tos of all things related to home management. Actually doing them? Oh. Well, that isn't nearly as fun. So my trip last month to the Maytag labs in Michigan and the World of Whirlpool in Chicago was truly fascinating. Seriously. I LOVED hearing what … [Read more...]
A Few Elf on the Shelf Ideas
I mentioned last week that my kids made their own Elf on the Shelf, which relieved some of the Mommy Guilt I felt when I saw pictures all over the internet of the cool things other mamas were doing. Here are a few ideas from my friend Crystal. (But I'm still not doing it! Maybe next year . . . ) Are you doing Elf on the Shelf at your house this … [Read more...]
Hubby Did the Laundry!
Last Monday, Hubby was sick. Sick enough to be home, but not flat-on-his-back-in-bed sick. I spent the day up at the church working on things for the Christmas show. When I finally came home . . . I saw that the laundry was done. Like . . . all the way. Every single pile. Photo Credit: Tyne & Wear … [Read more...]
Checking BIG Stuff Off my List! (Getting my Disney Princess Castle out of Layaway!)
Last week was crazy . . . but the majority of my Christmas shopping is DONE! I know. I can't believe it either. Some of that was from one quick stop where I knocked out a huge chunk of my list, but the other was due to the fact that I'd prepared ahead enough to get my daughter's BIG gift into layaway at Walmart a few weeks ago. With … [Read more...]
What I Want for Christmas – A Key Finder
Yesterday, I saw this Amazon promotion (Sorry, this offer has now expired.) where you share what you want for Christmas (on Facebook), and then you get $5 off a $25 purchase. I couldn't think of anything I wanted. Then, I lamented on my Facebook page about my still-lost-after-almost-24-hours keys. Among the mostly understanding comments, … [Read more...]
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