October: Get the most of your 31 days
Yesterday I told you that I was going to make some changes in October. I already relinquished the cockatiel we’ve had for 9+ years to the ARL to simplify life here and give Fluffy a less-stressed life. I’m determined to have made some real changes in this place I...
The (Rare) Cleaning and Organizing Post
Since it’s already been a week since Labor Day and I’ve already shared with you the Labor-Less part of my Labor Day weekend, I thought I’d better prove to you that I made good on the “Labor” part of the holiday as well. Before, you know, it’s Halloween. I...
Let Them Eat Cake (Just not in my bed)
I’m not sure if this is a trait of boys in general, or if my boys have some genetic malfunction. It certainly couldn’t have anything to do with my parenting skills… But I’m beginning to notice a trend. Granted, it’s only taken me about five years to recognize the...
There Goes the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval
Conversation that took place tonight: “Mommy, you got a new piwwow (pillow)!” “No, honey, it’s the same pillow I’ve always had.” “But look!” (pointing at the navy blue pillowcase surrounding the pillow) “I just put a pillowcase on it.” “Oooh!” The fact that I had actually put a pillowcase...
So I’m Cleaning My Bedroom After Work Today…
Is your bedroom a sanctuary? A place where can go to get away from it all? A place that you can enter and instantly feel your shoulders relax and your mind clear from all the clutter of the daily grind? A place for you, and only you (well, and...