If you rang my doorbell today, I might actually answer it. I might even let you in (if I knew you, of course). All I would have to do is smile and say something funny to distract you while I quickly directed you into the dining room. The dining room looks nice. And even if the doors to the kitchen were open halfway, I would still let you sit … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Houses: Part 2
Yesterday, I posted what I originally thought was going to be a quirky post about the differences between my own home and that of a close friend of the same age and similar experiences. I was surprised to find myself in tears as I re-told the history of all my moves, and the boxes that I've lived among for too many years. First, let me share our … [Read more...]
Focus Check Friday is Hopping on Over to my Blog Frog Community
I know, I know. Such a cheesy title. Anyway, I've decided to move Focus Check Friday over to my Blog Frog Community. I could go on and on about how this is a much-considered decision . . . blah blah blah and yada yada yada. But, the real truth is that no one linked up last week. Don't feel guilty. Ok, maybe a little bit. Anyway, I … [Read more...]
A Tale Of Two Houses – Part One: My Clutter History
Last weekend, the kids spent two nights living it up with my mother-in-law, so we went to dinner with some old college friends of mine, and then saw their new house.They know about the blog. It only made sense to tell them . . . since they are fully aware of my, ahem . . . issues.As theatre people, we were together pretty much … [Read more...]
How to Get Dried Up Pancake Batter Off of Your Kitchen Counter – A Tip Normal People Don’t Need
Yesterday, as I was doing the massive clean-up from our Kid-Friendly Freezer Cooking Session, I decided that I should share a little tip. I don't like smelly, chemical-ly cleaners, but often end up having to use them, due to . . . ummm . . . lack of using the less-lethal-stuff when I should. Meaning, if I had wiped up the spilled pancake … [Read more...]
The Dark Side of Freezer Cooking Day: Clean Up
Some people can't go to sleep if their kitchens aren't clean. I've always felt strangely jealous of them. This is what my kitchen looked like when I went to bed last night . . . . and I slept like a baby. The Dark Side of Freezer Cooking is that while I can throw myself wholeheartedly into playing the character of the energetic, fun, … [Read more...]
Freezer Cooking: A Fun Day in the Kitchen With the Kids
I'm calling today's freezer cooking adventure with the kids a success. Even though it's also Laundry Day today. Even though it was universally decided last night that after nine whole years of never having had a real birthday party, today was the day that our dog MUST have one, which means that she's queen for the day and keeps getting let in … [Read more...]
What Can I Accomplish in Five Minutes?
I've been putting off working on my laundry room because: It has a door that closes, and therefore falls waaaayyyyy farther down on the list than things that can easily be seen. Compared to how it was before I got my laundry routine under control, it's not that bad. I mean, I can see the floor on an almost daily basis! And the biggest … [Read more...]
Blog Hop ’10
I'm participating in Blog Hop '10, and the instructions are to keep things short and sweet and share a little about your blog. ------------------------------------- I started my blog on the first day of school, in August '09, because: I'm a slob. I was sick and tired of being a slob, and of feeling helpless to change. I had STUFF, … [Read more...]
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