Please note: I'm claiming artistic license more than scientific fact in this post. I'm okay with that. I think I have some sort of disability when it comes to caring about weather predictions. I can not watch the weather. I'm incapable. I've tried. There are times when I know inside my logical-grown-up brain that I need to find … [Read more...]
I’m Off to Learn More About Blogging (Way More)!
Later this week, I'll be heading to the Savvy Blogging Summit to learn more about how to improve this little ol' blog of mine. And I'm so very thankful that part of my trip is being sponsored by Clever Girls Collective. If you've been around here long, you know that I don't apologize for wanting this blog to be my gig. My paying gig. I … [Read more...]
Practical Tips for Teaching Kids to Cook
I've shared that one of my summer goals is to teach my boys to cook. Nothing fancy. No chef hats or complicated techniques. Just survival cooking. The kind that will keep them alive in their bachelor years. They are seven and nine, and they've helped me in the kitchen in the past, but I want them to gain some independence. I had each … [Read more...]
A Small Improvement for Those Reading Backwards
If you were in the middle of reading backwards when I switched from Blogger to Wordpress last month, you were probably frustrated that the way you were reading changed. I was frustrated too. Frustrated doesn't even describe it. I'm still working to figure out how to make it the way it was, but I did happen upon the "Calendar" feature this … [Read more...]
Organizing Systems Don’t (Do the) Work
I've purged. I've figured things out. I've established routines. And yet, there are still days when I could totally qualify for "one of those" shows. The ones where they take before pictures and viewers are horrified. Then a heroic organizer comes in and establishes wonderful systems that will forever change the person's life. Many … [Read more...]
Hearing a Strange Voice
During a conversation regarding whether the Chinese umbrellas that were used for VBS decorations should be saved or included with the things passed on to another church, a strange voice said: “Can you think of ANY specific reason that you might need them? No? Get rid of them!” After seeing that my mother has new deck chairs and finding the … [Read more...]
Random Progress
I arrived home after a weekend away to find . . . . . . a messy house. So today, I have: Exercised Loaded the dishwasher Emptied the dishwasher Washed large dishes Unpacked clothes from trip Gathered laundry Sorted laundry Washed laundry Dried laundry Folded laundry Entertained my children Sounds impressive, right? Unfortunately . … [Read more...]
How I Freeze Ground Beef (Hamburger) in Meal Sized Portions
I love pre-cooking ground beef. Many of my survival meals depend on it. Maybe I’m the only one who, even when she has a menu plan, finds herself with only 15 minutes to get a meal ready. Maybe. But sometimes, I need my ground beef to not be pre-cooked. Freshly grilled-by-hubby burgers are much tastier than defrosted-by-mommy ones. And … [Read more...]
Decluttering Five No-Brainers – and the June Decluttering Update!
It's 9:43. I said that I was going to post the June Decluttering Update, with a last minute purge of five No-Brainers . . . at 10:00. So here goes. Packaging. Of some sort. Part of a pirate play set that was rarely used. The rest of which was purged long ago. A broken souvenir shell necklace from Hawaii. I've never … [Read more...]
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