Recently, I created storage space by clearing a cabinet of things we no longer use. As I moved a box, I uncovered a printed piece of paper and had a sudden memory of this post from my first year of blogging. The post was about running across a cleaning schedule that was a handout at a moms' group I attended when my boys were babies. I found …
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172: Overthinking the Housekeeping Process Podcast
Overthinking housekeeping strategies was a big part of my problem. (Says the woman who has written 2 books on the subject.) The problem is that I like talking about and thinking about cleaning, organizing and decluttering more than I like actually like cleaning, organizing and decluttering. But thinking didn't clean my house and overthinking …
This Evil or that Evil?
Well-used phrases like "the lesser of two evils" are well used for a reason. They put into words a common human struggle. Choosing between two evil (or even just unpleasant or irritating) things isn't fun. But sometimes it happens. Neither choice in a situation makes me jump for joy. But I have to choose. Because that's …
171: 6 Things My Mama Did Right Podcast
Say the name of this episode with a Texas accent. It's important for the proper effect. With Mother's Day coming this week, I'm honoring my own mom and sharing some of the things she did that I seek to imitate (that's the word I couldn't think of!) in my own parenting. Being the mom of a slob is tough. She knows this trial well. But (spoiler …
Spring Cleaning/Decluttering – Dust Covered Clutter? Or Clutter Covered Dust?
I decided to use a recent burst of spring cleaning energy to tackle a problem area in my master bedroom. Sometimes “spring cleaning energy” is best used on a decluttering project I’ve been avoiding. I’d had the great (<-sarcasm) idea to put a table in the corner, next to my side of the bed. My super-logical reasoning was something about needing …
Spring Cleaning Tips Using Great Products from P&G and Walgreens!
Thanks to Proctor & Gamble and Walgreens for sponsoring this post! Spring weather (when it actually arrives) gives me the itch to clean things I’ve successfully ignored over the winter months. Suddenly, messes that were small annoyances become crazy obvious and scream out to be CLEANED! Walgreens and P&G are partnering to offer …
170: Prep Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches with Alea Milham
I'm talking with my friend Alea Milham about prepping breakfast and lunches ahead of time. Alea is the queen of meal prep and has great tips for making this work. I also love what she has to say about organizing her kitchen. Mentioned in this Podcast: Alea's new book (my affiliate link): Prep Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches Form …
5 Easy Meals for a Vacation Rental with a Kitchen
I can get as worked up as the next person about how a vacation isn't really a vacation if mama still has to cook. But I also see our vacation budget and get worked up over how I'd rather get away and have to cook than stay home and cook anyway. We especially love the totally free getaway we have in my parents' lakehouse, and try to go there …
169: Packing and Unpacking for Travel Podcast
This week I'm answering a reader question about dealing with the hassles of unpacking from travel. That's something I've been dealing with A LOT lately as I've been on my book tour! I'm also discussing the packing since doing that right helps with the unpacking. This week's sponsor: PrepDish! - Get a free two week trial of this …
