Do you ever wonder ‘WHY’ you have such a difficult time with many of the ‘Organizational Systems’ out there? You try and try to fit their mold only to be defeated once again. That Was Me Back in ‘2005’! Pajama ‘Junkie’ The closest system I could follow was ‘www.flylady.net’. To this day I consider her […]
Enjoying Fall Cleanup 2016 When it comes to fall clean up many know the work involved. Back breaking work is what many will describe it. There is garden clean up involving pulling out the annual flowers and cutting back the perennials. All of this needs to be carried somewhere. What if there was a ‘System’ […]
The following 3 things have made a world of difference in the overall upkeep of my home. If you would like to make mornings easier and nights calmer, please read on. 1. Shine Your Sink It is a proven fact that if our kitchens are clean, we are more likely to make dinner at home […]
It is that time of year in South Dakota where the pests are looking for warm places to live. One of the pests that have made their way are Boxelder Bugs. One of the reasons they like to hit my place hard is boxelder trees are planted close to the house. Various reasons why […]
How many of you have struggled with keeping up the house while you work and take care of a family? Many I suspect given all the books out in the market about cleaning and organizing. What if I told you there was a different way to approach this area of your life. Would you be […]
October is Paper Clutter! Yes, you heard it! Paper Clutter! We all have it. In the electronic age, we still have paper clutter. Why? Many of us have not gone to paperless. It is that simple. Many don’t feel comfortable. There is something about getting that envelope in the mail to make it real. 3 Stages Of […]
I am taking the time to write about an ‘Off Day’. Guess What! They Happen! I am experiencing one today! I am not happy about it because I did have a list of things I planned to do. How am I going to get around this? Allow Some Time To Stew I allowed myself an […]
Let’s Be Frank Let’s be frank here. Decluttering is a tough job! Lots of emotions are involved during this process. Many organizational gurus will say it will take you X amount of time to declutter. PLEASE NOTE: This is a general statement to get you started. Too Many Factors Way too many factors are involved […]
Traffic At Rainbow Bridge Rainbow Bridge has been rather busy within my family this past month. First it was Abby, then Lucy. Today I regret to inform you that ‘Sage’ has also crossed Rainbow Bridge. Dreaded Making The Phone Call It was a rather unsettling start of the day. I had to know how ‘Sage’ was. I made […]
They Were Destined To Find Each Other Every dog and their owner have a story to tell. For most dogs, they will spend an average amount of 11 years – 16 years with their owner. Many stories in their life span. Here is how Lucy and my mom Joyce found each other. Mom had just […]