Meri Meri Owl and Daisy Baking Set, from Sur la Table QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Maintenance clean one shelf, one drawer or two door pockets in your refrigerator. Also maintenance clean one shelf in the freezer. And don’t forget I have an inexpensive refrigerator and freezer outside in my garage too, so I’m actually…
Philosophy’s “The More the Merrier” Shower Gel Set, at Sephora Tonight I’m looking forward to going out to dinner with friends. I’ll also be working on my Christmas shopping. My goal is to be completely done shopping by December first; then finish wrapping the first week in December. Then I can relax and enjoy the…
A sunny tree-lined path at the dog park today Today isn’t supposed to be just a day off from work. Call your friends and family members who have been members of the military (even if they haven’t been on active duty in war time) and thank them. They’ll appreciate it so much. Even if you…
Holiday Candle Trio, from Henri Bendel Are you ready to host holiday guests? Even if you don’t have any plans for family or friends to visit, you might want to see if your guest room (or pull-out sofa) is ready for company. You never know who might drop in, or if someone will get stranded…
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Fridge and freezer maintenance – Clean one drawer, one shelf, or two door shelves in both your fridge and your freezer. Doing this every week means your fridge gets cleaned out every month, not once or twice a year like so many other US households. Check your coat closet, which…
What I’m spraying in my home today to help get rid of the scent of three dogs: Glade Apple Cinnamon, from Home Depot Surprisingly sunny weather has inspired me to take my dogs on longer walks around the neighborhood. Crunching leaves under our feet on the wooded trails, we stop often so they can sniff…
Spiced Vanilla Candle, from The Body Shop QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Time to turn over and rotate our mattresses! It’s a good idea to do this twice a year – usually corresponding with the time change. It helps keep the mattress wear even. While I’m turning and flipping the mattress, I will vacuum both…
Driving over to my friend’s house for dinner, I had to stop to photograph this tree in her neighborhood QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Do you need to light a fire under someone in your family to rake leaves? I’ll be raking leaves today after we get back from the dog park. There is just…
I can’t get bored of these beautiful fall leaves! Now it’s November. How the year flies by! Thanksgiving is 24 days away, and Christmas is 56 days away. Think about things you might want to get done this month regarding these upcoming holidays. Last month we thoroughly cleaned and organized our kitchens. This month it’s…
My neighborhood in autumn QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Fall Spice Soap and Lotion Set, from Crate and Barrel Daylight Savings Time Ends November 6 Quickly tidy up before you leave the house (or even if you are staying home today) so you come home to a fresh relaxing home. Put dishes in dishwasher (or…