We have the cousins spending the night tonight. 3 kids plus 2 more does not increase the noise factor to only 5. More like 20.So this morning, I did my normal kitchen clean-up, and then decided to go pick up the rest of the house before leaving, so you know, there wouldn't be too many gasps from the cousins whose mother always keeps her home … [Read more...]
Garage Sale Tips: From the Girl Who Knows Too Much – Part 1
First of all, let me give you my resume here. What exactly qualifies me to give advice about garage sales? I've been to many garage sales. Many many garage sales. Too many. I've plotted out my course the night before, mapquesting directions and marking the newspaper with order of priority. I've awakened at 3 a.m., disappointed that it was too … [Read more...]
Clear Out the Clutter Challenge – Kitchen and Stockpile
Today's area for Money Saving Mom's Clear out the Clutter Challenge is the Kitchen and Stockpile. Although my main focus for today is my post - Garage Sale Tips: From the Girl Who Knows Too Much, I knew that I had to do it. I tend to not want to be on someone else's timetable (on a good day that makes me a free spirit, on a bad one it makes me a … [Read more...]
Clear Out the Clutter Challenge
Two nights ago Money Saving Mom announced that she was going to do a "Clear Out the Clutter Challenge." Perfect, right? I mean, that's what I'm all about here at my blog. I have no lack of clutter, and I'm all about clearing it out. But then, the assigned area and linky went up last night. Last night after my daughter's birthday dinner. Last … [Read more...]
Entering a New Phase
It's official.I'm no longer the mother of a toddler. (Not that she's "toddled" in a very long time.)My youngest child, my daughter, turned 4 today.Yes, I had to take a moment just now to blink hard so I could see the screen through my tears.I've always had a difficult time with change/time-passage/moments going too quickly. I have a very clear … [Read more...]
How to Make Chicken Stir-Fry: Tutorial, Tips and Tricks
This post has been rattling around in my head since I started blogging. But my dilemma? Since stir-fry is supposed to be so easy, would anyone want to see a post/tutorial on it? But as I began making some last week, I decided that I would write this post, since after all, it took me years to figure out my own tips and tricks for making a good … [Read more...]
So Glad to Have a Daily Checklist
I often blame my chaotic home, scatter-brainedness, lack of ability to organize paper clutter, etc. etc. etc. on my creativity. I'm probably flattering myself, but I've decided to be okay with that delusion.I love getting in the creative "zone." Ideas start flying and everything else disappears as my focus zeroes in on whatever project I'm working … [Read more...]
Freezer Cooking Results
We just returned from dinner out, and I saw that Money Saving Mom has her link-up posted for Freezer Cooking Day. Honestly, it doesn't feel like I spent much time cooking, but I did everything on my list. I think I'm a great example of how you can use "freezer cooking" to make your life easier without devoting an entire day to it. Wednesday … [Read more...]
Even if I Find A Place For Everything . . . .
It's my goal for 2010 to find a place for everything. No more frantic searching for lost items, no more sinking feeling when I realize that I need something that is probably buried in one of many piles of random stuff. No more piles of random stuff. But of course, being only March, I'm not there yet. Better, but not there. For … [Read more...]
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