Dana White, Author at Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

Focus Check Friday – Come Join In!

May 28, 2010 By Dana White 6 Comments

I'm pretty sure it's Thursday night. It doesn't seem possible, but if yesterday was Wednesday, and tomorrow is Friday . . . So here we go with the third Focus Check Friday. I was so excited to wake up to multiple links last week. I hope that it helps you to stop for a moment and collect your thoughts on what is and isn't working in your home, … [Read more...]

A Clutter-Free Purse . . . What a Nice Thought

May 27, 2010 By Dana White 17 Comments

I love a clutter-free purse. Not that I have one. Sometimes, if my house looks nice for a fleeting moment, I think, "What will I blog about if I really do get my home under control someday?" But then, my mind starts filling with the many other areas where clutter reigns. Like my purse. For the past three weeks or so, my purse … [Read more...]

Daily Checklist of Aches and Pains

May 27, 2010 By Dana White 6 Comments

Really? One day of a 20 minute workout can make every single muscle in your entire body sore? Really?And then I did it again this morning? This 30 Day Shred thing better work. Today I:Made bed - Ow.Emptied dishwasher - Ooph.Swept kitchen - ah-ah-ah.Cleaned up kitchen, including lifting an always-heavy-but-way-heavier-today set of bowls to the TOP … [Read more...]

Daily Checklist, Jelly Legs, and More Thoughts on Finishing

May 26, 2010 By Dana White 4 Comments

Today I cleaned bathrooms. Cleaned 'em good. That's the good news. The bad news is that for the most part, I went against what I'm supposed to do and let the big stuff be more important than the little stuff. I did: Make bed. Empty dishwasher. Wash the bigger dishes left from last night. Do a pathetic attempt at a … [Read more...]

Bathroom Cleaning Checklist for the Kids

May 25, 2010 By Dana White 43 Comments

I shared on Monday that I'm determined to not let our home slip back into total chaos over the wonderfully-routine-free-summer. Part of that focus includes creating this printable, super-detailed bathroom cleaning checklist that can be used by kids (or adults, like me, who need a little help with focus!). When I was a teenager, from 16-18, I … [Read more...]

I Can’t Afford Library Books

May 25, 2010 By Dana White 145 Comments

Here goes. This is it. That post. The one that will likely make you avert your eyes, pretend you don't know me, and start scanning for an "unsubscribe" button. I'm frugal. I hate to pay more money than I need to . . . for anything. But I buy books at garage sales. That's frugal to me. Other people, even ones who aren't as cheap … [Read more...]

Daily Checklist – Finishing Stuff

May 25, 2010 By Dana White 10 Comments

I have issues with finishing stuff. For some reason, it's that last little step that trips me up. I heard Dr. Phil explain years ago that some people are that way because they want to avoid criticism. If they don't finish, no one can criticize how they did because they aren't actually finished. That might be part of it, but … [Read more...]

Here Comes Summer!!!

May 24, 2010 By Dana White 8 Comments

We're counting down the days until Summer Vacation!!! I love summertime. I love to relax, sleep a little later, have leisurely breakfasts chatting with the kids, play together at the pool, etc. I truly can't wait! But . . . there's something different for us this year. It's called, "Mama's worked really hard to get this house in better shape … [Read more...]

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