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If They Don’t Fit . . .

March 23, 2014 By Dana White 11 Comments

Can you see them in that Donate Box?

Three cute pairs of little-girl tights.

I was rather proud of myself as I grabbed those while Christmas shopping. So cute! AND practical!!

But alas, though the packaging was ripped and tossed immediately, a certain someone claims they don’t fit.

I kindof sortof believe her. Though if it were someone who didn’t have such an aversion to tightness, the verdict might be different.

They are called tights, after all.

But even though I could decide to fight this battle for warmth and cuteness, I’m choosing not to. As someone who had to mature out of my own aversion to tightness, I do understand. And I’m choosing to send these never-worn items off to someone who will love them.

Whom? Oh, I don’t care one little bit about that.

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Washing Curtains – Spring Cleaning a Little at a Time

March 21, 2014 By Dana White 23 Comments

The idea of Spring Cleaning used to send me into a funk. I could not see the point. The corners and rugs and shelves that were begging to be deep-cleaned would have had to be unearthed first. Decluttered. I would stick my fingers in my ears and close my eyes and sing gibberish until the […]

023 Dishwashing Strategies and Tips Podcast

March 21, 2014 By Dana White 6 Comments

In this podcast, I’m sharing tips for making the most of your dishwashing routine. Blog Posts Mentioned in this Podcast: Why I Have to Run My Dishwasher Every Night How Long Does It Actually Take to Empty the Dishwasher? My Trip to the Maytag Labs More Tips and a link to find out how much […]

Admitting It’s Time to Let Go

March 20, 2014 By Dana White 29 Comments

I recently shared the shocking (to me) loveliness and effectiveness of dishwasher cleaner. I casually mentioned that the chips on my white plates were discolored. I didn’t mention that the backs of my beloved melamine white plates were downright embarrassing. Horrifying, really. I was bumfuzzled. My beloved dishwasher was getting them “clean” still. Food and […]

My Changing View of Stuff and Value

March 19, 2014 By Dana White 71 Comments

My 7yo daughter has been asking if we could PLEASE have a garage sale. Pretty please? Her reason? Garage sales are just so much more fun than donating. She has fond memories of waking up on a Saturday morning and coming out to the garage to find all sorts of lovely people milling around and […]

So THAT’s How My New Chairs Look

March 18, 2014 By Dana White 10 Comments

I’ve been missing for a while. I had big plans to write ahead and have posts scheduled to go up while I took Spring Break off to be with my family. And then, the Monday before Spring Break was a completely unexpected Ice Day. With everyone home, I was determined to spend time with them […]

Super Simple Banana (and Whatever) Smoothies

March 11, 2014 By Dana White 10 Comments

This is my newest obsession. Banana smoothies. Frozen bananas, blended, taste basically like ice cream. But they’re bananas. Which means I feel like I’m eating ice cream for breakfast. Which makes me happy. This has made me go a little crazy on the banana-buying lately, hoping they’ll start looking like this before we eat them […]

Creating Space In My Home by Decluttering

March 9, 2014 By Dana White 18 Comments

I’m on a Space Creation Kick lately. I might (or might not) have a few dumping areas. Fine. I do. One is (once again) the master bedroom, and one is “hidden” behind a screen in the gameroom. These spaces get on my nerves, but at least a part of the master bedroom one is […]

How to Reduce Paper Clutter

March 6, 2014 By Dana White 72 Comments

Oh, how I don’t want to write this post. I’m only writing it because it has been specifically requested many many times. Paper is a slob’s natural enemy. And I most definitely don’t have paper “under control.” This makes me feel unqualified to speak on the subject. But . . . I’ve come a long […]

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