“I can’t stand this!” declares Husband. Yikes! This place is a mess. The clutter is driving us crazy. Something has to be done…now. How can stuff take over so quickly? So I take a hard look. Wow. I sure let things pile up on the very small surfaces we have in this RV trailer. Let’s…
Category: Organization
After Christmas Tips
The first part of this article includes ideas for cleaning up Christmas decorations which aren’t original. They are from the Houzz website with my comments added. The second part of this article are my ideas for spiffing up your home after the holiday decorations are put away. Take photos of your decorations. Document how…
Celebration
Why does last Thanksgiving feel like it happened 5 years ago? Maybe because our lives have turned upside down since last Thanksgiving! Nothing is the same as last year. Then: we had a newly redecorated house, an established routine, knew where we fit and what to do, many long-term, close friends, but far from…
Evening Prep = Calm Morning
Yikes! Where did the time go? I got up early enough this morning, but now I have only 10 minutes till I have to leave and I must choose between make-up and breakfast. A family member needed a little extra love this morning and now I’m rushing like a crazy woman to get ready to…
Six things to do now to make the holidays less stressful
How can I set myself up for an enjoyable holiday season? 1. Plan Guests and Dates. Ask friends and relatives what their plans are and if they would like to join us for a celebration on the day of the holiday or on a more convenient day. Write it on my calendar. Be gracious if…
September Shift
Fall is upon us here in the Pacific Northwest with cool temperatures and drizzle. The change of seasons evokes mixed emotions for me. Relief that the heat is over providing cooler working temperatures, a dread of the coming cold and rain, and nostalgia about the end of wonderful summer days with our granddaughters. Below is…