Smashbox Studio Pop for Eyes, at Sephora I’m going out to lots of fun events this weekend (including a rare Girls Night Out). I want to look my best, so it’s time to work on my appearance, hygiene and wardrobe. It’s time to exfoliate, moisturize, shave, give myself a manicure, touch up my pedicure, touch …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to fill up with gas for the weekend, get cash out of an ATM, return library books, return Redbox and Netflix DVDs? Go through your fridge and throw out any leftovers, take-out food or sack lunch leftovers from the week. You’re probably not going to eat them this weekend …
The special Back-to-School dinner I made for my teenager and nephews. The menu was fish sticks, baked beans, cheddar broccoli rice, strawberries and corn; with tiny samplers of sparkling apple juice and limeade to wash it down. Now that September has begun, most kids in my area are back in school. I live right next …
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 …
Three inexpensive potted plants I picked up from Trader Joe’s to decorate my front porch. I smile every time I come home and see them. September 2012: Tips and resources for starting a book club, dinner party club or tasting club for your friends, neighbors, family, etc. “Back to School For You” – Encouragement to …
Green Tea and Lemon Candle, from The Body Shop August is over, but that doesn’t mean summer is gone. Here in Seattle, it’s pleasant – maybe not sunny, but dry and in the low 70’s. I’m so hoping we have a relatively sunny and warm September and October like we did last year. Look back …