I took my daughter to the doctor today for what was thankfully an easily diagnosed and treated ear infection. While there, I ran into a high school friend I haven't seen in years. She asked if I had heard about another friend. A friend who I also haven't seen in a long time, but whose Christmas cards I always look forward to. She died suddenly a … [Read more...]
Rethinking Christmas Gifts
Isn't this a constant struggle every year? As my kids grow, I am working to get better at this gift-buying thing. And as I work to streamline my home, I am much more aware of bringing "junk" into the house. Therefore, I tried really hard to not buy anything just because it looked cool. That momentary gasp of excitement is not worth the total … [Read more...]
I did SOMEthing.
Today was filled from beginning to end with Christmas shopping. The kids were farmed out and I got almost all of it done. But after two hours round trip of driving to get to decent shopping, and arriving home just in time to go immediately to basketball practice, I didn't feel like doing anything. At all.So my checklist for today is:Made … [Read more...]
Weekly non-negotiable
Here's my non-negotiable for the week.Do the tasks I already have as non-negotiables.We're now in the final stretch of Christmas prep/parties/general craziness. It is so easy for me to completely ignore our home in the midst of craziness. So, my goal for the week isn't anything lofty. I'm not going to kid myself about adding some new task. … [Read more...]
Will I Always Have this Struggle?
I get so irritated with myself sometimes. How many times have I posted about the wonders of consistency in my daily tasks? The great feeling that I get when I do them, even though I didn't feel like it? The importance of placing my family high enough on the priority list that I see a reason to keep a clean house even when no visitors are coming? … [Read more...]
Personalized Ornaments – Fun and Easy
I love these. I generally don't consider myself a crafty person, but these make me feel crafty. I learned how to make them about 5 years ago, and now it's a definite tradition. I know that many families give an ornament to each child every year. These have become our version of that, and they cost truly pennies apiece! The kids can't wait to see … [Read more...]
I Live for Compliments
I'll admit it. I love compliments. In fact, when someone says something nice about me, it takes much maturity and self-control to not ask them to repeat themselves and elaborate further.My mom was here last night and today while I took my oldest in for his surgery. We had a great time, and at one point, she mentioned how much different my house is. … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist
Today I:Made Bed.Loaded dishwasher.Last night I:Put out clothes.Wiped down bathrooms.Moved the one-load-pile of clean clothes off my bed and onto the floor instead of folding it and putting it away.Also today I:Spent the day at the surgery center with my 7yo having tubes put in and his adenoids removed.That's it. … [Read more...]
My One Year Decluttering Anniversary
I started this blog a few months ago, in August. But last fall (over a year ago now), I got really serious. I was incredibly frustrated, consistently at the verge of tears, and was truly considering buying a shovel and renting a u-haul.I couldn't handle the clutter anymore. I had so much stuff that any attempt at organization was temporary because … [Read more...]
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