Here in Seattle, we have a beautiful three or four month summer – sometimes it rains all June, sometimes it’s sunny all October. The rest of the year, as you can imagine, is rainy, cold, and windy. So I like to spend as much time outdoors while I still can. I maximize my time by…
I really don’t like gardening, so I’m bribing myself to finish today’s weeding project with the promise of lounging on my chaise with magazines and wine later tonight! Today I have to break down and do some weeding, especially in my front yard (I prioritize that because it’s visible to my neighbors). All that horrible…
My balcony at the Edgewater Hotel in Seattle I had intended to have all my Spring Cleaning all finished long before the end of April. However, I couldn’t resist taking advantage of two opportunities to vacation with loved ones this month. I enjoyed a weekend staycation at a hotel with my boyfriend’s mom, and a…
Stonewall Kitchen Lemon Pound Cake Mix, on Amazon Tonight after work I’m planning to get into the kitchen and cook up a bunch of yummy things to eat over the weekend and into next week. I have a bit of work to do later tonight on my blogs, so I probably won’t be doing a…
Some of the plants I’m putting into the ground today Today I’m forcing myself to get my gardening chores done. I’m dreading the planting and weeding, but I do enjoy watering, so at least I can look forward to that ritual at the end of the evening! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Have you shopped…
Sterilite Storage Bin, at Target Today my Spring Cleaning project is to clean and organize my garage. It’s half full of family keepsakes, Christmas decorations, and kitchen/home decor storage; and half full of merchandise for my eBay business. I actually have done a good job of sorting lately and have cleared about 25% of the…
Pear Blossom Agave All Purpose Cleaner, from Caldrea It’s Saturday, a perfect day to take on a larger Spring Cleaning task than I would on a weekday. Today I’m tackling the Spring Cleaning of my kitchen and its breakfast nook. I can make today fun by watching a movie on my kitchen TV, playing fun…
Some flowers I picked up to bring some Spring into my living room It’s the first day of Spring, officially finally. It’s sure seemed like spring around here lately with our warmer-than-normal weather. Today here in Seattle it’s a bit cloudy with some raindrops. Cherry blossoms are falling off my tree at random moments. I…
Spring Cleaning Sponges, from Ocelo, on Amazon QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Look over your list of upcoming birthdays this month. Write cards some evening this week, and mail them ahead of time to anybody with a birthday in the upcoming week. For further-out birthdays, order flowers, and prepare to send gifts if you’re planning…
Here’s the lovely view out my front window right now: My neighbor’s cherry tree in full bloom. I have to admit it can be quite distracting when I’m trying to write. Good problem to have! I’ve felt like it was Spring ever since March 1st! We’ve had unusually warm, sunny days here in Seattle. I…