Dana K. White

A SLOB COMES CLEAN

Reality-Based Cleaning, Decluttering, & Organizing

Panic

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I got into bed last night and was startled to notice, AFTER getting in, that my bed was not made. I panicked. I had taken a Sunday nap, and thought maybe that was why, but could see that my husband's side was unmade as well. I hadn't made the bed at all yesterday, and I hadn't noticed. That's what brings the panic. I'm trying so hard to keep my … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday – Woohoo!

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So strange that I'm this excited over menu planning. When Laura over at orgjunkie.com says that menu planning is a great way to start getting organized, she's right. I'm not sure why, but she is. It actually seems that my kitchen stays cleaner when I have meals planned. This is a crazy week. My quite-intense Bible Study begins this week as does … [Read more...]

My New Non-Negotiable Task for this Week

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I've been thinking a lot about this one. Like I've said the last two weeks, it is difficult to not want to add 5 new things a week. But taking it slowly is working so far. I don't want to mess with what's working. Two weeks ago I added sweeping the kitchen daily as a non-negotiable. Last week I added picking "stuff" up off the bathroom floors. … [Read more...]

Lest I be prideful . . .

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If you've been reading the last few days, you have noticed that I have been quite proud of myself that I got "most" of my house clean for this weekend of birthday celebrations. I think that's one of my problems. When I clean, I expect a parade in my honor. I expect everyone to notice how great things look even though I don't have them over when … [Read more...]

The down side of cleanliness

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Here's the part I dislike about having my house as clean as it is today:I turn into Crazy Mommy.DON'T BRING YOUR TOYS INTO THE LIVING ROOM!WHY WOULD YOU PLAY IN THE RAIN AND THEN WALK ACROSS THE LIVING ROOM!ETC.ETC.ETC!I would like to achieve a place of balance. If it wasn't so rare an occasion, maybe I wouldn't freak so much about keeping it this … [Read more...]

Goofy lightbulb moment

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I love being a mom. I love being home because it is my passion to give my children the freedom to be imaginative, creative, and independent at their own personal pace. I love having a fridge with water in the door because it means my kids can get themselves a drink of water whenever they need one from a very young age. It seems like a small … [Read more...]

Clean and Shiny!

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The house AND me. I have scrubbed and sweated and then had to disinfect myself because of all those disgusting bathroom germs. Maybe that's part of my germaphobia/slobbishness together problem. I can't clean behind the toilet unless I can take a very hot shower immediately after.There are very good things about having company over. For me, it's … [Read more...]