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 …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Visit an ATM machine and fill up with gas for the long weekend. Do this early in the day as everyone will be gassing up today. Tidy house for the weekend. Refresh toilet paper, empty trash cans, wipe sinks and mirrors, vacuum at least the living room, tidy kitchen. Clean …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Make any Memorial Day preparations. If you’re traveling, do you need to pack? Hosting a party so you need to shop and clean? Need to buy any graduation presents for upcoming June celebrations? Can you fit the gifts into your budget? Freshen up bathrooms for the weekend. Launder towels and …
I just gave these pretty “popsicle” lollipops to a friend for her birthday It’s raining again, but still so warm I can have the doors and windows open to let in the fresh, wonderful smelling air. I’m glad I didn’t pack away all the hot cocoa and teabags, and that I left a few Duraflames …
I am so delighted to be able to work outside for a few hours every day. Sometimes it’s too sunny to see my laptop’s screen, but there’s plenty of other things I can do: pay bills, read books for research, skim through magazines related to my jobs and blogs, etc. My outdoor office is all …