Random thoughts from a mom whose blessings are overflowing.
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As you may know I have made a goal of not purchasing any new yarn until I use up my stash. However, I didn't say anything about making my own yarn. :) Making yarn out of upcycled T-shirts is really quite easy. You just need scissors or a … [Read more...]
It’s week 9 of my quest for organization and so far I have been reading from the Bible, trying to get 8 hours of sleep, dressing for success, exercising and drinking more water, keeping my bathrooms “company ready”, establishing a laundry routine, … [Read more...]
Last week my goal was to plan my menu so that I wouldn't have everyone asking me at 5:00 pm what I am fixing for supper. The week went very smoothly with regards to fixing supper thanks to my plan. Planning ahead always makes things easier, … [Read more...]
February seemed to fly by in a flurry of basketball games, practices, snow, and more. The biggest event of the month occurred last week when my family threw a surprise 40th birthday party for me. Yes, you read that right, I am now the big 4-0! … [Read more...]
I've been sticking with my plan to not purchase any new yarn until I use up all that I have on hand. I'm beginning to think my yarn has been multiplying when I'm not looking because I feel as if I many never use it all, even after everything I … [Read more...]
Last Summer Joseph needed some new shorts. He helped me pick out some fabrics and I got to work making several pairs of simple, elastic waist shorts. I didn't even bother with a pattern but drafted my own using a pair of shorts that fit him … [Read more...]
It’s week 8 of my quest for organization and so far I have been reading from the Bible, trying to get 8 hours of sleep, dressing for success, exercising and drinking more water,keeping my bathrooms “company ready”, establishing a laundry routine, and … [Read more...]
This past week my goal was to keep my kitchen clean. I kind of feel like I failed at this one even though I did make some progress with keeping a few of my counters clean. Maybe I should start with my successes before I get to what I still need to … [Read more...]
It's week 7 of my quest for organization and so far I have been reading from the Bible, trying to get 8 hours of sleep, dressing for success, exercising and drinking more water, keeping my bathrooms “company ready”, and getting into a better laundry … [Read more...]
Week 6 of my quest for organization has come to a close. This week my goal was to do one load of laundry each day (washed, dried, folded, and put away). On Monday morning my laundry room was a complete disaster. There were clothes all over the … [Read more...]
