Have you been enjoying your summer so far? Have you picniced in a park, gone to the beach or a lake (if you have one nearby), had a barbecue, eaten at an outdoor cafe, indulged in a fudgesicle, drank an Orange Crush, gone for long walks, stargazed, napped in a hammock, gardened, swung, and run …
I just had the most delightful morning. My teenagers are out of town, I slept in late, drank iced tea on the porch, and read two Martha Stewart Living magazines with my feet up. I lazily made myself scrambled eggs and ate them slowly. After I’m done with my chores today, and before I leave …
Somehow cleaning on a nice sunny day makes me happy. You’d think I’d be bitter about my wasted time indoors – I should be outside enjoying the sun, not indoors bending over my vacuum. But with my doors and windows open to the fresh air, a candle burning, summery music playing, my freshly mopped floors …
Are you an advance planner? Then maybe today you’ve noticed we have six months until Christmas. I’m looking forward to it – I love the holidays! I’ll put some thought into restocking my gift closet, picking up gifts for friends and family here and there when I find them, and negotiating with family which city …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Sweep front and back porches, and front entrance, if needed Set out a pitcher of sun tea if you like to drink tea Look over budget for the rest of June. Can you afford to treat yourself to a little something (a houseplant, a new body wash, a scented candle, …
The days are so nice and long right now. Let’s not squander our opportunities to enjoy warm sunny evenings. Go for walks, go berry picking, sit on the porch visiting with friends, go to outdoor cafes. I’ve banned myself from watching my shows on Tivo until it’s dark or too cold to be outside. QUICK …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Take stock of your citronella candles, mosquito repellent (if applicable), and other outdoor candles. Need to add anything to your shopping list? Using and enjoying the candles you already have? Go for a walk tonight. Hose down patio furniture if needed (Mine has bird poop on it!) When’s the last …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Go for a walk if it’s nice enough out. Do your sheets need washing today? I’m looking forward to sleeping on fresh clean sheets tonight. Look over your calendar for the rest of the month. Any birthdays coming up? Need to write any cards, send any gifts, plan any parties? …
This weekend I’ve been sunning, gardening, swimming, eating outdoors, and only doing the bare minimum of housework I can get away with. Light reading only, and trying to avoid sitting indoors in front of the computer as much as possible. (Right now it’s too hot to be outside, so I’m inside enjoying air conditioning for …