I am so random. I act like changing the sheets on four beds deserves an "Extreme Home Makeover!!!" moment.Although I'm grasping the concept of the need for daily tasks slowly but surely, I am still so incredibly random when it comes to non-daily tasks.I love clean first-night sheets. Oprah once said something about changing her sheets every two or … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – Off the Rhythm
I'm off rhythm. I have forgotten to start the dishwasher the past two nights. This means that I obviously can't unload it the next morning before the kids get up, and start putting in the day's dishes as they happen. It really throws things off. I also forgot/refused to wipe down the bathrooms two nights ago, so I did it during the middle of … [Read more...]
My Blog-Related Goals for 2010
I'll start with the big one. (The completely obvious one.) 1. Focus The content of the blog isn't going to change. It can't. The content is my recorded journey to get my home in order, and I have a very long way to go. I must stay focused on my home. Making it truly functional, welcoming for my husband and children, and … [Read more...]
What’s YOUR best trick?
Today is a reverse Works for Me Wednesday. We're supposed to ask a question of you, the readers. So here's my question. What's your best organization trick? Now I know that some of you may have struggles in the housekeeping area if you read my blog, and feel like you don't have advice to give. Believe me, I'm there. I generally try to not give … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist
Made bed.Started the dishwasher (since I forgot to start it last night, grrr).Did 5 minute pickup.Checked bathrooms for clutter.Wiped down bathrooms (since I forgot/refused to do it last night).Made lunches (same reason as above).Hung up/put away clothes in our bedroom, including a pile of slips and pantyhose (kept because they are needed on an … [Read more...]
Daily Tasks
Today I:Made bed.Emptied dishwasher.Did a not-totally-focused-could-have-been-better pickupcleaned up kitchen (tonight)swept kitchen (tonight)Last night I: put out clotheswiped down kitchenmade luncheschecked laundryAs I type the last night list, I realize I have to go do those again right now for tomorrow. Ugh.Didn't make a list and didn't check … [Read more...]
Wearing My Stretchy Pants
I adore Tim Gunn. Do you know him? He's the nicest guy ever. He reminds me of my dad, except for, you know, the obvious. I love him on Project Runway, and whenever he surprises me by showing up on one of my other shows, I break into a spontaneous face-lighting smile and get a warm fuzzy feeling. I want him to like me, but I'm afraid that … [Read more...]
Back to My Daily Tasks – What a Difference!
Back to normal. The only problem is that most weeks, it's normal to never have a normal day. But hey, I'll enjoy it while it lasts!I remembered this morning, as lots of long-put-off to-dos were flitting through my brain, that I didn't put "make a to-do list" on my list of non-negotiables that I posted last night. I knew I was forgetting … [Read more...]
Back to Menu Planning!
I'm ready to get back into the Menu Planning mode after the loosey-goosey holidays. Since I've committed to use up what we have and only spend 50 dollars a week for the next few weeks, I have to plan. I really don't have a choice. Besides, I'm always amazed at what a difference it makes in how the household runs when I don't have to rack my brain … [Read more...]
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