Archive for the ‘Cleaning’ Category

Craft Projects That are Works Still in Progress

Earlier this week, I talked about our entryway and shared some finished Ns. I wanted to give you all an update on crafty projects that I talked about last year. Project Number 1:  Journals.  I scrapped this project.  I knew I would never finish them, so I just tossed them. Project Number 2:  Wedding initials. [...]

Using Time Management, Encouragement to Get Chores Done

A while back, Emily discussed chores and how she and her Matt get theirs done. My Matt and I have finally figured out that the best way to keep our home clean is a combination of things: regular guests/church at our house, a chore chart, and mutual encouragement. Let’s go ahead and break that down. Regular [...]

Robot Vacuum 1, Carpet Beetles 0

Today I’m tackling a not-so-pretty subject. It’s a little embarrassing, but apparently it’s common enough that I thought I would share so that it might benefit someone else: carpet beetles. If you just stick with me through some gross bug-talk, I promise there’s a fun video at the end. Over the last six months or so, [...]

Spring Clothing Swap

Need to clean out some space in your closet? Want to add a few more things to your wardrobe for free? Accomplish both (although I make no promises about extra space in your closet) with a clothing swap with your friends. Bobbi invited me to a clothing swap with a few of her friends the [...]

Tidying the Dining Room

I am learning that I need to align my priorities with Matt’s.  As his wife, I need to try my best to meet his needs, and he tries to meet mine.  A tidy house, free of clutter, is very important to Matt. If you know me (hey, Mom), you know that I tend to just [...]

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