Random thoughts from a mom whose blessings are overflowing.
This past week my goal was to spend 10 minutes each day decluttering my home. I could probably spend 10 hours per day decluttering, but 10 minutes was a good start. I did accomplish a couple of big decluttering projects like this bookcase in my bedroom. (See the before here.) In addition to decluttering this [...]
Let me just tell you up front, I am not a cake-lover. However, the cake recipe I am sharing with you today is an exception to that rule. At my husband’s last job he had a co-worker who made the most delicious cake. It was her signature dessert that she would often bring to carry-in [...]
It’s week 10 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, trying to keep my kitchen clean, menu planning, and making my bed. This week I am going to make a decluttering goal. I [...]
This past week my goal has been to make my bed every day. I am happy to report that I accomplished this goal every day. The amazing thing that happened as a result of making my bed was that I also had a desire to keep my entire bedroom picked up. Our master bedroom can [...]
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 rotary cutter and mat, a ruler, and a [...]
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, trying to keep my kitchen clean, and menu planning. This week I am going to try making my bed each morning. Now, [...]
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, especially when there are 7 hungry people to feed. [...]