Sometimes it helps to just sit down for a moment. Because then you have a new perspective . . . and you see things like this: No, I'm not talking about the out-of-place-since-their-weddings-to-Polly-Pocket wisemen. Or the socks on the table. Or the trash on the floor. This: No, not the stacked-on-top DVDs or the candle that I … [Read more...]
Sometimes Clutter Can Have Its Advantages
Two huge boxes. Hidden in plain sight. Two boxes that, if you look closely, actually say on the outside what they are. And Christmas is less than a month away. But somehow, my kids haven't even noticed that these are sitting in the corner of the master bedroom. Yes, sometimes clutter has its advantages. … [Read more...]
That’ll Show Me!!!
Noticed the lack of posts about what I'm actually doing to keep my home out of chaos right now? I've been sharing slob-stories, storage frustrations, and decorating ideas, but not a single mention lately of sweeping the kitchen. Yeah, that's because . . . I haven't swept the kitchen. My tunnel vision is bad right now. This week is … [Read more...]
Vacuuming the Christmas Tree . . . And Other Dos and Don’ts for Storing Christmas Decorations
It would make more sense to talk about storing Christmas decor . . . . after Christmas. Except that by then, I'll have forgotten all the things I grumbled to myself while getting our decorations out of their boxes. Like while I was vacuuming my Christmas tree. 1. DON'T store your Christmas tree in its … [Read more...]
Are We Ready to Use My Favorite Nativity Scene Display Idea?
Years ago, I saw someone use this display idea for their nativity scene. They placed the figurines on top of a large Bible, opened to Luke 2. I loved the idea, immediately re-created it in my own home, and assumed that I would use it every year for the rest of my life, modestly admitting that it was a borrowed idea when others gasped at its … [Read more...]
The Case of the Caramel Corn Larva
I don't wear brown shoes very often. In fact, I must not wear them at all. I didn't even remember that I had some. So while looking through my closet for something to wear with my new brown skirt, I was overly excited to see that I do have brown shoes. So excited that I completely forgot about the news-show-story I saw 10 years ago about … [Read more...]
Thankful For Any Help I Can Get
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for every moment that I have with my little family. For every laugh, every tear, every conversation, every opportunity for a snuggle. The perfect moments, and the imperfect ones. My 4yo daughter decided to clean the bathroom . . . mirror and all . . . with baby wipes. Now I've shown her where the … [Read more...]
Ever Wondered What a Slob Looks Like While Eating Chicken Soup on a Thursday Night?
There is officially no point to this post, other than that I loved the look on my husband's only-a-little-surprised-because-we've-been-married-for-11-years-and-he-knows-I'm-always-up-to-something face when he came home to me glitzed up and stirring soup. I was headed to a dress rehearsal after supper. I guess it's possible that you … [Read more...]
Making Room for Christmas
I cleaned my house today. I . . . had to . . . clean it. I've been milking the "I'm so busy, I'll get back to this deslobification process soon" excuse until it was completely dry. I remember the joy I felt last year when decorating for Christmas. It was a joyful experience because there were uncluttered surfaces to decorate for the first time … [Read more...]
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