If you're on my email list, you got a sneak peek at my word of the year already. For me, this is the Year of Finishing. From the easy things, like a few specific craft projects I've had in mind for YEARS and a small list of books I've been meaning to read for forever, to the more difficult things, like finishing the decluttering of the whole house, and a few others I'm not ready to talk about just yet. This year, they're getting done. photo credit Over the past few weeks, I've been … [Read more...]
How To Never Miss Another Birthday
I always start the new year with good intentions. This will be the year that I remember everyone's birthday ahead of time. This will be the year that I mail gifts out at least a week in advance. This will be the year that I buy my husband an anniversary gift and don't have to thank God that we still have Amazon Prime, because otherwise it wouldn't get here in two days. Maybe you're like me? But this year, I have a plan. This year, I'm going to get birthday cards, anniversary … [Read more...]
Kitchen Zero
Every night before I turn the lights off in the kitchen, I get back to kitchen zero. For me, this is just a fancy way of saying that I put everything back in its place, make sure everything is clean, and do any prep work for the next day. I get back to kitchen zero every night for a few reasons. First, it might be nice to just get out of the kitchen right away after dinner, but waking up to a counter and sink full of dirty dishes, papers to put away, and no room at all for … [Read more...]
How I Organize Pictures And Announcements From Other People
I love getting mail. Whether it's something I've ordered online, a letter from a friend or family member, or even something as simple as a magazine, I like to see what's new in the mailbox. Except for bills. Those are no fun. But one of my favorite things to get in the mail are Christmas cards. I love seeing how everyone's family has grown, to see what they chose for their family pictures, to read the letters about how much everyone has been doing. Those pictures and announcements are my … [Read more...]
Ingredient Freezer Cooking (Plus A Free Meal Plan!)
We all have those busy weeks. The weeks where we are constantly running around to activities, where we have family get-togethers and church functions and piano lessons and basketball games and you-name-it. Weeks where we'd love to have quick and easy meals ready to go, but we just don't have time. These are the weeks we need ingredient freezer cooking. You've probably heard of freezer cooking before: make up a bunch of different meals, from casseroles and lasagnas to ziploc bags full … [Read more...]
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