Four plastic devices for microwaving eggs Last year I created “Use it or Lose It” week in my house in order to de-clutter and really prioritize space in the house for items we actually use. I’m instituting this again for 2013. I’ll go through my house a room or two at a time, looking for…
Vanilla Verbena Bath Soak, at Bath & Body Works We women are the caregivers of the world. We take care of our husband/partner, our children, our relatives, our friends, and our pets first. Only then do we stop and take care of ourselves. But if we don’t take good care of ourselves, we’ll have nothing…
Jonathan Adler ‘Destination’ Candles, at Macy’s Tonight I’m planning to clean out my wood burning fireplace so it’s ready to use on chilly nights. It’s still too hot in the evening here to even think about burning fires, but at least my fireplace will be ready to go. If it’s still nice and warm where…
Autumn mum baskets greet visitors at my front porch Happy Autumn Equinox! With our still-warm weather here in Seattle, I’m struggling with what to wear every day. Mornings and evenings are chilly, so I want long sleeves, but our afternoons are very warm or even hot. It’s not yet time for a coat, and a…
Decorative Velvet Pumpkins, at Gump’s Right now, stores are filled with beautiful autumn decor. Orange, brown, green, purple, and dark red adorns bedding, candles, table linens, kitchen towels, and dishes. Target, Pier 1, Cost Plus World Market, Michael’s and Joann’s crafts stores are particularly tempting right now – yikes! I’m trying to stay strong and…
Adorable Felt Decorative Pumpkins, from Cost Plus World Market Monday mornings for me can be a total whirlwind of activity mixed with multiple interruptions. I’m always eager to start the workweek off, and frustrated when my work is interrupted. My phone rings multiple times for no reason, and my retired neighbor comes to the door…
Colorful storage footlockers from The Container Store QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to change or scoop cat litter? We sure do – both of our cats are turning up their noses at both of our litter boxes. Made Labor Day weekend plans yet? Inviting people over, or going somewhere yourself? Finalize your plans and…
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Visit an ATM machine and fill up with gas for the long weekend. Do this early in the day, if you can, as everyone will be gassing up today. Tidy house for the weekend. Refresh toilet paper, empty trash cans, wipe sinks and mirrors, vacuum the living room, tidy kitchen….
The forested area near my home – my dogs love to go for walks here! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to scoop out the litter box? Or is it time to fully empty it into the trash, clean and sanitize the box and start over with fresh litter? If needed, grab a cloth and…