Kosta Boda “Vision” Vases, at Bloomingdale’s How much time do we spend taking care of, dusting, cleaning, touching, or moving our things? You’re here today reading this housekeeping/homemaking blog, so I’m fairly positive you, like me, sometimes think about the cost of owning as many possessions as we do. I muse about how many items …
Crayons for back-to-school, at Target QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to eat up, use up or throw out leftovers from the long weekend? Is it time to clean your fans and put them away for the year? It’s been so nice here I haven’t used my bedroom fan in a few days. I’ll probably …
Mums Wreath Kit, at Paper Source I’m taking time today to look at my budget for the next couple pre-holiday months. (I’ll worry about my Christmas shopping budget a bit later). My budget is different from last year, due to family emergencies, new family responsibilities and another teenager living here. I need to think about …
My dog Edgar relaxing in Puget Sound at the dog beach yesterday QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Fridge and freezer maintenance – Clean one drawer, one shelf, or two door shelves in your fridge and freezer. Doing this once a week means your entire fridge and freezer gets cleaned out every single month. Create menus …
This stunning display of colorful mums at the market has me inspired to plan which potted flowers I’ll decorate my front porch and steps with this autumn A new month begins. We’re easing into fall, and slowly saying goodbye to summer. But it’s still nice weather, and I’m getting ready for my child-friendly Labor Day …