Thanksgiving is almost here! I've been preparing for this day for over a month and now were are in the home stretch. Sunday afternoon I headed out in the pouring rain and purchased all the final grocery items on my list. The linens are ironed and ready to go, my menu is set. The last… Continue reading Preparing For Thanksgiving {2014}
Category: Time Management
Preparing For Thanksgiving – My Menu {2014}
I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year - and my menu is set! The first thing you'll notice is that we're having ham instead of turkey. {gasp} We aren't huge fans of turkey, but my hubby LOVES ham. I figure it's more important to fix what we like instead of making everyone eat something just because it's… Continue reading Preparing For Thanksgiving – My Menu {2014}
Confessions Of A Stay-At-Home Wife
This year I enjoyed five months as a stay-at-home wife. I wasn't bored for one minute of that time...and I could go another seven months without being bored! As a wife with no children and a love for staying home (read: pretty minimal social life), how is that possible? I shared my daily schedule several months… Continue reading Confessions Of A Stay-At-Home Wife
How To Keep The Kitchen Clean While You Bake!
There's nothing worse that spending an hour laboring over a complicated cookie recipe, only to end up with a completely trashed kitchen. Wouldn't it be nice to have your kitchen all clean by the time the timer buzzes for the last batch of those pumpkin chocolate chip cookies? I have a few tips for you!… Continue reading How To Keep The Kitchen Clean While You Bake!
9 Things You Can Do Today To Make Your Life Easier
Wouldn't we all love it if life were easier? Life can be so busy, complicated and unpredictable, can't it? I don't have a magic wand that will make all the difficulties disappear, but I do have some tips for you. Check out the list below with 9 things you can do today to make life… Continue reading 9 Things You Can Do Today To Make Your Life Easier
My Daily Schedule As A Stay-At-Home Wife
I mentioned last Friday how thankful I am that I have been able to stay home this summer. I've been asked on more than one occasion, "what do you do all day long? Aren't you bored?" We don't have children, yet I've managed to fill my days with plenty of domestic duties - and pleasures! I… Continue reading My Daily Schedule As A Stay-At-Home Wife
The Cat Owner’s Struggle to Keep The House Clean
If you have pets, you know that keeping the house clean and smelling fresh requires some effort. I have two indoor cats that shed an insane amount for short hair cats! While we love our fur babies, I'm aware that not everyone who enters our home will share our adoration for all things feline (bless their… Continue reading The Cat Owner’s Struggle to Keep The House Clean
Taking the Stress Out Of Back To School – In Three Easy Steps
It's back to school time! I have three easy tips that you can do today to take the stress out of tomorrow. Ready? Prepare Clothes the Night Before Decide what you - and the rest of the family - will wear. If you haven't worn the outfit in a while, try it on to make… Continue reading Taking the Stress Out Of Back To School – In Three Easy Steps
Accomplishing The Dreaded Chores
My Gramma was a funny lady. She hated washing her hair. Gramma got her hair cut and styled once every few weeks, and in the mean time she'd wash it as little as possible - because styling it was such a chore to her. She was even known to sleep propped up on the couch so her… Continue reading Accomplishing The Dreaded Chores
Don’t forget the kitchen sink!
I believe the key to a clean, presentable home is found in small, daily tasks. You may have to spend a few hours deep cleaning here and there, but there are little things you can do every day that will drastically improve the day-to-day appearance of your kitchen. One of those basic tasks is cleaning out… Continue reading Don’t forget the kitchen sink!
Come Home For Comfort 