Some days, is your physical mailbox just filled with un-asked for and un-wanted mail? I read something stunning recently, in of all places, a mail order catalog. I stand by the trash can to check my day’s mail and sometimes just glance at an item and throw it away. (A hint I learned years ago. I’m always looking for those "Clear Your Clutter Away” type ideas.) But this catalog was ...
Motherhood
Because some Mondays you don’t have time to make anything…
You might have a child home from school and a meeting in the middle of the day and a house full of laundry to wash or dry or fold. You might have a to-do list ten miles long and a plan that won't play out. You might be feeling a little bit like I am today... If you are, you MUST read Kristen's latest post at WeAreThatFamily.com! And, by commenting on it, you could win a book that just might ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Empty the Sink.
Lately, I've been trying really hard to keep a bit more order in our home, in my life, and this is one thing that really seems to be helping. To all the neat freaks out there, this probably goes without saying, but for people like me who struggle to get anything done some days, I'll go ahead and say it: Empty the kitchen sink. EVERY NIGHT. Seriously. Waking up to an ...
Thursday Thoughts: What’s the deal?
I find myself asking that a lot this week. Like: What's the deal with wanting the crust cut off? She's never cared about crust before. What's the deal with dogs who like to lie down on things that are freshly planted? What's the deal with my dishes? Weren't they all done earlier today? What's the deal with my internet connection? I thought we paid for "high-speed" not ...