I'm feeling rather bleh today. It's been that way all day. Like . . . I noticed fifteen minutes into my thirty minute drive to Bible study this morning that I wasn't wearing any makeup. Now, I may have no problem stopping by the store foundation-free and with a touch of bedhair. But I do not, ever, go to a real … [Read more...]
How to Use a Self-Cleaning Oven
I was scared of using my self-cleaning oven. But I was even more scared of someone seeing the inside of it. When I created the Kitchen Cleaning Checklist last week, I knew it was time to take the leap and figure out how to use a self-cleaning oven. It was easy. Not magic, but easy. First of all, I would advise that you read over your … [Read more...]
The Key to a Successful Daily Housekeeping Routine
Do it daily. Earth-shattering, right? I committed last week to do my Daily Checklist . . . Daily in December. It's awful that I had to commit to that, since the "Daily" part should mean that I naturally do it every day anyway. But I guess if things like noticing clutter in the bathroom or closing cabinet doors were natural to me, I … [Read more...]
November ’11 Decluttering Update
It's hard to believe that November is over and that the next time I do a decluttering update it will be 2012. Weren't we supposed to have flying cars and robot maids by now? Confession: I didn't do a whole lot of decluttering in November. And I'm feeling that panic in my chest. That seriously-I'm-just-going-to-throw-it-ALL-away … [Read more...]
It’s Saturday Night . . . and I’m Posting My Checklist
Here's a quick post to share that I pretty much did my checklist today. Actually . . . tonight. (Which is SATURDAY night!) Pretty much, because some things on it are weekday things, and I'm just not going to make my bed right now when we're about to get back in it in . . . like . . . an hour or two. Here's what I did: Closed cabinet … [Read more...]
My Daily Checklist and a Christmas Link-Up!
I . . . am one dedicated Slob Blogger. That's right. First of all, I post an end-of-a-long-day, when-did-my-roots-get-that-bad picture for all the world to see just to prove that I did my Daily Checklist as promised. On a Friday. Night. Like, I was gone all day doing Christmas shopping, and would have felt completely justified not … [Read more...]
Printable Cleaning Checklists
This week, I've shared a few of my strategies for getting my home company ready. I've talked about decluttering, cooking for guests, daily upkeep, and deep-cleaning the kitchen . . . but then there's the most obvious. Cleaning the house. Like . . . all of it. Or at least all of it that your guests will get to see. (Like I've said before, … [Read more...]
Getting From Cleaning Day to Party Day (Without Losing My Mind)
Speaking from experience, slobs tend to be procrastinators. Sometimes, with good reason. When it comes to cleaning house, we know how things go. "The house is clean? Woo-hoo!!! I love it like this!! I'm going to keep it this way forEVer!!" "Ummmm, what just happened?" "It's like . . . I blinked . . . and the disaster is back . . … [Read more...]
Feeding Your Overnight Guests – Freezer Cooking
Back when having my own home was only a vision in my not-terribly-realistic head, I dreamed of serving elaborate dinners and breakfasts and snack trays and such to my overnight guests. Honestly, when I lived alone, and then when first married . . . I did. I remember spending an entire newlywed Saturday making seafood gumbo for another couple, … [Read more...]
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