On Sunday we came back from a week at the lake.
I am refreshed and energized!
I read an awesome book while on vacation, Mitten Strings for God by Katrina Kenison. It was wonderful. It's not a book about God, it's a book about slowing the pace of life down and letting your children soak up childhood, being happy with what you have, and appreciating all of the little things that make life so amazing.
I was thinking it would be really fun to do a read-along here on the blog. If you are interested let me know.
More later :)
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Plans and Things
I had great blog plans this week. I was totally going to implement a new "schedule" for my posts; Monday for cleaning and organizing, Tuesday for cooking and entertaining, Wednesday for decorating, Thursday and Friday for whatever else is running through my brain.
You'll notice I only posted on Monday.
Ok, and Friday ;)
That's just how it is some weeks.
Today I am packing, for we head to the beach tomorrow :) Hooray!
And maybe I will finally make a concerted effort to figure out Live Writer. Maybe.
You'll notice I only posted on Monday.
Ok, and Friday ;)
That's just how it is some weeks.
Today I am packing, for we head to the beach tomorrow :) Hooray!
And maybe I will finally make a concerted effort to figure out Live Writer. Maybe.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Direct from Clutter-ville
Let's talk about my closets....there are six in this house and at the moment, I feel like they are about to explode.
clutter to the right
perhaps I have a third child living in there?
Hooray!
Actually, the timing is perfect because in about a month my service organization is having a garage sale fundraiser. So I can clean out the clutter, and instead of just dropping everything at the GW I'll send it to the garage sale. Two birds, I'm all about it :)
I had a little time yesterday (double nap!!), so I tackled the hall closet.
wasted space below
I decided the easiest way to do it was old-school, Clean Sweep style (I loved that show!). So I labeled three areas in my hallway "Garage Sale," "Keep," and "Craig's List" (CL was for the few items that weren't GS worthy, but still not garbage), and I had a small bag for any trash I might find.
The only trash I came across was an ancient package of plastic knives which had spilled all over the floor. Knowing that I wasn't storing actual garbage made me feel much less like a hoarder :)
About an hour later I had a clean and shiny hall closet!
What are your current organizing goals?
clutter to the rightperhaps I have a third child living in there?
It's not that they are too full (although, they do contain a ridiculous amount of randomness). It's that they are so unorganized. It drives me nuts. So I've decided to make closet organization a priority for the next few weeks.
Hooray!
Actually, the timing is perfect because in about a month my service organization is having a garage sale fundraiser. So I can clean out the clutter, and instead of just dropping everything at the GW I'll send it to the garage sale. Two birds, I'm all about it :)
I had a little time yesterday (double nap!!), so I tackled the hall closet.
wasted space belowI decided the easiest way to do it was old-school, Clean Sweep style (I loved that show!). So I labeled three areas in my hallway "Garage Sale," "Keep," and "Craig's List" (CL was for the few items that weren't GS worthy, but still not garbage), and I had a small bag for any trash I might find.
The only trash I came across was an ancient package of plastic knives which had spilled all over the floor. Knowing that I wasn't storing actual garbage made me feel much less like a hoarder :)
About an hour later I had a clean and shiny hall closet!
What are your current organizing goals?
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Today's Mommy Must Haves
I woke up at 3:00 to nurse* Bun this morning, he went right back to sleep but I just couldn't.
So today I am relying on some of my favorite things to keep me going.
Headbands - so I don't have to "do" my hair
Giant Coffee - it's called caffeine, it is my friend
Hotsling - currently my favorite sling for Bun, it allows me to get work done (or blog), and play with Peanut all while cuddling the bebe :)
Crock pot - I was up at 3 AM, I can only assume I'll be completely useless by dinner time. Enter crock pot, pot roast and veggies. Hello healthy dinner!
So today I am relying on some of my favorite things to keep me going.
Headbands - so I don't have to "do" my hair
Giant Coffee - it's called caffeine, it is my friend
Hotsling - currently my favorite sling for Bun, it allows me to get work done (or blog), and play with Peanut all while cuddling the bebe :)
Crock pot - I was up at 3 AM, I can only assume I'll be completely useless by dinner time. Enter crock pot, pot roast and veggies. Hello healthy dinner!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Ready for the Weekend!
I've got almost everything ready for a baby shower I am throwing on Sunday.
And, just like I wanted, Hemnes has a new home in the master bedroom.
Now, if I could just find the time to organize my clothing...
And, just like I wanted, Hemnes has a new home in the master bedroom.
Now, if I could just find the time to organize my clothing...
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Regaining Control
Today I feel completely out-of-control.
There's just SO MUCH to do.
*children are still both in pajamas
*the house feels about one-step away from a CPS nightmare
*I feel completely unprepared for a baby shower I am throwing on Sunday
*I have yet to cook a decent meal for anyone this week (we had frozen pizza for lunch yesterday, and SPAGHETTIO'S today (that's how desperate I was))
*the baby is 10 weeks old and I still haven't mailed out his birth announcements
*and so much more....
So I decided to start at the beginning and gain control of ONE little thing.
I cleaned out my purse. And I consumed a healthy dose of caffeine. And the Heavens parted and the Angels sang :)
Now that I feel better, I am ready to get some things done!
Happy Thursday! I hope it's productive!
PS - super article from Simon Doonan - enjoy!
There's just SO MUCH to do.
*children are still both in pajamas
*the house feels about one-step away from a CPS nightmare
*I feel completely unprepared for a baby shower I am throwing on Sunday
*I have yet to cook a decent meal for anyone this week (we had frozen pizza for lunch yesterday, and SPAGHETTIO'S today (that's how desperate I was))
*the baby is 10 weeks old and I still haven't mailed out his birth announcements
*and so much more....
So I decided to start at the beginning and gain control of ONE little thing.
I cleaned out my purse. And I consumed a healthy dose of caffeine. And the Heavens parted and the Angels sang :)
Now that I feel better, I am ready to get some things done!
Happy Thursday! I hope it's productive!
PS - super article from Simon Doonan - enjoy!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Clampett-Mobile
First - A huge thank you is in order for all of the sweet comments on my last post :) I wanted to write back to each of you, but the children have been needy - and I need my sleep - but I really appreciate all of your positive and loving comments!
We took a little trip to IKEA on Sat...
And by the time we left, our Jeep pretty much looked like this:
with a few diaper boxes (there was a great sale at BRU!), a stroller, and two car seats for good measure.
Hubs has been honing his Allen-wrench skills - I should have pics to share soon (need to remember to charge the camera).
I hope you all had an equally exciting weekend!
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