There's laundry. And then there's kitchen laundry. Meaning, wet laundry. My mother did a great job of instilling the fear of wet laundry in me. Not that I always handle it like I should . . . but at least I'm afraid of it. I've seen wonderful ideas from people who have it more together than I do. They have special drying areas, or … [Read more...]
When "So Much Better" is No Longer "Good Enough"
When I began this blog, perfection was definitely not my goal. I just wanted a livable home. One where my family could relax. And find things. One of my proudest accomplishments has been our office/game room. It's the room that sold the house for us, and I'm guessing it would sell the house to someone else if we ever need to move. It's … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday – the Birthday Cake Edition
It's official. I'm in my late 30s now. 37 to be exact. And since my sweet little family made my favorite cake, that will be the dessert on our menu every night until it's gone. Wondering why the "HIRT" candles? Hubby said they couldn't fit the entire set of "Happy Birthday" candles on the cake, so they settled for "Happy B … [Read more...]
Aaaaahhhhh . . . Dust Bunnies
OK, before I get into this post, I want to let you know that the friend I'm going to talk about knows that I'm talking about her. In fact, she's excited about it. There may be bloggers out there who have to worry about friends and family being upset if they write about them, but I'm not really one of those bloggers. I do try to be careful, … [Read more...]
Eliminating a Mess-Maker
I'm pretty sure I have a cold. Grrrr. And yet . . . I mopped this morning. Since, y'know, it's Thursday and all. Why, thank you. Yes, yes I am rather proud of that accomplishment. In order to allow myself time to go rest for a bit before picking up the boys, I'm just going to share a quick beginning-of-the-year decision I made. As … [Read more...]
Decluttering’s Collateral Damage
I'm willing to wear bright red lipstick . . . . . . . . in the proper situation. Like in a play, or for a night out, or even with a particularly powerful daytime outfit. But not really on a Wednesday morning. And especially not today. Today was a peasant skirt kind of day, calling for a subtle shade that would give me just a touch of … [Read more...]
Too Good of a Deal to Not Mention
I've mentioned many times how much I've enjoyed shopping on Amazon, using the giftcards I earned through Swagbucks. It's the first consistent online-shopping I've done, and I must say I've learned to appreciate the ease of searching for the perfect gift while sitting down, and then waiting for it to appear on my doorstep in two days. So, when I … [Read more...]
Having a Garage Sale vs. Donating it All – A Declutterer’s Dilemma
For me, garage sales have always been the answer when it comes to decluttering. They give me a goal/deadline to work toward. The thought of getting a nice chunk of change also motivates me. But a few months ago, a thrift store sent out notices that they would be picking up donations in our area on a certain date. Just put your stuff outside … [Read more...]
Waiting for a Reason
This spot has been bugging me, big time, for several months. Looking at the picture, I'm sure you have no idea why. But even though it irritated me, I didn't do anything about it . . . other than to tell myself how I really needed to do something about it. Hmmmph. So, when I checked A Bowl Full of Lemons' organizing challenge for the day, … [Read more...]
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