My daughter came home from kindergarten wearing this adorable Pilgrim hat last Friday. (That's not my daughter.) Precious, and unbelievably simple to make. Here's how. (I'm using purple paper because that's what I have. I'm sure there were little girls in Plymouth who secretly wished they could have had a purple hat, don't … [Read more...]
Is Clutter Stealing Your Holiday Spirit?
So many of my favorite childhood memories have a Christmas tree or a candy cane in the background of the picture that exists in my mind. As a mom, I ache to create the same kinds of Memory Tableaus for my own chi ldren. But if you’ve ever shoved clutter out of the way to capture a magical moment with your camera (only to see a … [Read more...]
Sometimes It’s Fun to Do Laundry!
Thankfully, having a Laundry Day has worked for me for quite a long time now. We generally make it through the week with undies to spare, and I thoroughly enjoy the fact that I don't have to worry about laundry on the other six days of the week. But there's one thing that makes me antsy to get to the washing machine: BARGAINS!!! In my … [Read more...]
My Steam Mop Fantasy (Or is It Reality?)
I've dreamed of having a steam mop for years. Surely . . . if I had a steam mop, my house would be clean. All the time. Cleaning would be fun and easy and motivation would be plentiful. Right? Over the past two years of figuring out my Slob Brain, I've realized that no tool or system is going to clean my house. I have to clean my … [Read more...]
It’s That Kind of Day
It's after 8 p.m. and I haven't posted yet today. I had big plans to put up my review/giveaway of the Oreck Steam Mop. At this point, I don't know that that will happen until tomorrow. And . . . I broke my mug. Actually, it's hubby's Elvis mug that he received as a gift a few years ago, but I'm the one who drinks out of it every single … [Read more...]
So THAT’S How Those Got in There . . .
My Slob Brain is often a mystery to me. Most of my decluttering efforts involve head-shaking and eye-rolling as I discover things that have no reason to be where they are. Like DVDs in the bathroom drawer. Or toothbrushes in the TV cabinet. But Monday, I caught one of these unexplainable misplacements in action. I was emptying the … [Read more...]
Oops. I Guess It’s Time To Clean Out that Drawer
Last Friday night, as hubby was lovingly frying fish for dinner, he asked for tongs. Right at the moment when he needed them. I decided to not be irritated since I would do the exact same thing. Of course, it so happened that I had used the tongs to cook supper the night before and then left immediately for a rehearsal. Which meant I … [Read more...]
Conviction, Priorities, and Purpose
Loaded title, huh? I wrote out a plan for last week. It helped. Really, it did. Not that I ever looked at it again or printed it out so I could use a pen to cross things off. It was more about thinking ahead. Accepting that even though Tuesdays and Wednesdays are taken up with commitments, not letting the other three days just happen … [Read more...]
Skillet Lasagna Recipe – and My Menu Plan
One of the first recipes I found after discovering the world of blogs was Skillet Lasagna. I wish I could remember where I found it, but I've been making it from memory for years now. To say that this is a family favorite is an understatement. The kids love it. Here's my recipe (which is more like instructions): Ingredients - … [Read more...]
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