In this process of "coming clean," decluttering has made the biggest impact. I've said many times that I'm in no position to give advice. I'm a slob who is working hard to change and I share my struggles on this blog. I'm figuring out what works for me and hopefully that can help someone else figure out what works for them. In the past, when … [Read more...]
Painting My Daughter’s Bookshelf/Dollhouse!
I've had this cute (potentially adorable) bookcase for more than three years. For more than three years, I've wanted to paint it. But because of my "issues" it has remained unpainted. It's that same old tale of the guilt over my messy house preventing me from spending time on fun projects. I also tend to think that I need to carve out an entire … [Read more...]
Laundry Results, A Few Great Links, and Daily Checklist
The first day's results are in on the New Laundry Routine. First, I love not worrying about laundry today. No nagging concern about whether or not my family will have clean undies tomorrow; their drawers are full. Second, I got my normal feeling of frustration this morning wondering what on earth I had to wear today, only to walk into my closet … [Read more...]
Reworking my Laundry Routine . . . Again
Laundry and I are not on the best of terms. I feel that he/she/it is is needy, high-maintenance, never satisfied, ungrateful, and constantly undermining any efforts I make. I've tried. Really I have. I added it to my list of daily non-negotiable tasks a very long time ago. I even gave it several weeks of focus, trying to come up with a way … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday
The menu plan didn't go quite perfectly last week. So this week, I have a few "let's try that one again" items. Monday - I'm in the mood for goulash. Unfortunately, there are about a million recipes for goulash on the internet, and they're so incredibly varied. I'm guessing that this is because what I'm thinking of as goulash isn't really … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist
Today I:Ran dishwasher.Swept kitchen.Cleaned up kitchen.Made bed including changing sheets.Did 5 minute pickup.Checked bathrooms for clutter.LAUNDRY. (post about that coming right up)Last night I:Made lunches.Convinced myself that the dishwasher wasn't full enough to run, so somehow that meant that I didn't need to clean up the kitchen.Wiped down … [Read more...]
A Glimpse Into My Scattered Brain
I went to the garage to get this: And for some reason, returned with these: As in, I walked through almost the entire house, carrying them (much heavier than a broom and quite unwieldy), one in each hand. I then realized that I had no need for them whatsoever and no idea why in the world I was carrying them. Upon returning them to the … [Read more...]
Timed Myself Cleaning Again . . . Not the Results I Expected
Last month, I timed myself cleaning each of the main rooms of the house. It had been a pretty rough week and I felt like I was starting "behind" in each room. I said then that I should do the same thing during a week when I felt like I had been doing pretty well. So today, I again timed myself cleaning each room. I thought that the house was in … [Read more...]
So This is What it Feels Like to Be Hospitable?
I am a people person. Hanging out with friends energizes me more than a solitary walk in the woods ever could. When I was in high school, I thought that the worst thing that could ever happen would be to spend a Friday or Saturday night at home . . . alone. And in college, every night was like that. I've definitely changed into more of a … [Read more...]
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