The Simplest Things
When my Dad bought his house (over 4 years ago), there was a random assortment of junk in the basement and storage shed that came with it. One of the things he found was a set of 3 magnetic chalk...
View ArticleDealing with the Disaster Area
A couple of days before Thanksgiving, I escorted my girls into their bedroom and unveiled my evil plan to donate all of their most precious belongings. OK, not really. I began my usual “pick up your...
View ArticleDisaster Area, Part 2
This post is a bit long, but I think it’s worth it. So when I left off, the girls’ room had been picked up and the floor swept, but was still in desperate need of some organizing. I recognized that at...
View ArticleAn (Imperfect) Organized Gift
Ever since The Taterbug received her beloved Caroline doll for her birthday, I’ve been pondering what to do with all of the little stuff that goes along with her. Between the little $5 princess dolls,...
View ArticleThe Office, Part 2
I’ll bet you’re wondering where Part One is, aren’t you? Well, as I look back through my old posts, I did Part one back in December. Of 2010. Yes, that’s right. Two years ago. I had great plans to get...
View ArticleThe Office, Mostly Done
I say “mostly” because eventually the two short bookshelves behind my desk are going to be replaced by a cute little school desk. But not until The Husband has time to build me some library shelves in...
View Article2013 Daily Planner (free, of course)
While I have really enjoyed the pastels that I created last year, I thought it was time for something a little brighter and easier on the printer cartridges. The new daily planner page offers two page...
View ArticleRe-Evaluating My Kitchen
Nearly a year ago, we installed a new set of cupboards along a section of the kitchen wall that used to be a big mess. I fully intended to write about the project, but got wrapped up in my craft room...
View ArticleGoing Vertical
When we first acquired our house, the kitchen had very little counter space, and only four drawers. The Husband and I had two kitchens worth of stuff (most of his didn’t make the cut, if you can...
View ArticleJewelry Organizer
Several years ago, The Husband bought me a nice oak toolbox to hold my new and vintage costume jewelry. It was very nicely made, and it had lots of little drawers to hold everything. The problem was...
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