Category Archives: Organizing
Do You Need an iPad Mini?
Or any tablet? Probably not, but they’re so much fun. Skip to the end to find out about my indispensable apps! I resisted buying a tablet until now because I was holding out for an all-in-one device. Here are the
Do You Need an iPad Mini?
Or any tablet? Probably not, but they’re so much fun. Skip to the end to find out about my indispensable apps! I resisted buying a tablet until now because I was holding out for an all-in-one device. Here are the
2012 Goal Update: Month 11
Oi, end of November – that means all my goals should be 92% complete or better! Let’s have a look. Concerts Goal: 12 for the year Attended: 10 events including two 3-day festivals, saw 39 bands Status: Exceeded Rom and
2012 Goal Update: Month 11
Oi, end of November – that means all my goals should be 92% complete or better! Let’s have a look. Concerts Goal: 12 for the year Attended: 10 events including two 3-day festivals, saw 39 bands Status: Exceeded Rom and
Wardrobe Under 200 Pieces and Decreasing!
I’m popping in with an “interim report” on my wardrobe paring-down project. I jokingly said I had 480 pieces of clothing on January 1, but that included every scarf and pair of socks! The number of “substantial” pieces of clothing
Wardrobe Under 200 Pieces and Decreasing!
I’m popping in with an “interim report” on my wardrobe paring-down project. I jokingly said I had 480 pieces of clothing on January 1, but that included every scarf and pair of socks! The number of “substantial” pieces of clothing
2012 Goal Update: Month 10
It is 5/6 of the way through the year – that is 83% ! I have been reporting my progress on: Going to concerts and movies Reading books and watching DVDs Going to restaurants Making Real Food at home Planned
2012 Goal Update: Month 10
It is 5/6 of the way through the year – that is 83% ! I have been reporting my progress on: Going to concerts and movies Reading books and watching DVDs Going to restaurants Making Real Food at home Planned
Am I Crafty?
I am not a big-time crafter, but I have my moments. My longest-lasting craft interest was always cross-stitch. I have done a few substantial pieces and had them framed. When I was a kid, my grandmother taught me traditional embroidery.
Am I Crafty?
I am not a big-time crafter, but I have my moments. My longest-lasting craft interest was always cross-stitch. I have done a few substantial pieces and had them framed. When I was a kid, my grandmother taught me traditional embroidery.
Wardrobe Pare-Down
One of my goals this year was to wear all the clothes I already own, throughout the year, and decide if I want to keep them. Summer has just ended and it’s time to switch wardrobes! I tried to be
Wardrobe Pare-Down
One of my goals this year was to wear all the clothes I already own, throughout the year, and decide if I want to keep them. Summer has just ended and it’s time to switch wardrobes! I tried to be
Where I Blog
Come on in and visit my desk! Here is where you will find me blogging 2 or 3 times a week. However, I spend more time here than I care to admit, reading blogs, browsing the Internet, budgeting and paying
Where I Blog
Come on in and visit my desk! Here is where you will find me blogging 2 or 3 times a week. However, I spend more time here than I care to admit, reading blogs, browsing the Internet, budgeting and paying
Housework: Like or Loathe?
I like the feeling of a clean and orderly house: it makes my brain feel clean and orderly, too. And not just cleaning, but organizing and doing all the other tasks that beg to be done. I jump into some
Housework: Like or Loathe?
I like the feeling of a clean and orderly house: it makes my brain feel clean and orderly, too. And not just cleaning, but organizing and doing all the other tasks that beg to be done. I jump into some
Be Prepared?
This post was inspired by my ongoing contemplation of the Canadian Doomer’s Blog. Home safety is second nature to me because my dad worked as a safety officer. At my house, I have smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, and
Be Prepared?
This post was inspired by my ongoing contemplation of the Canadian Doomer’s Blog. Home safety is second nature to me because my dad worked as a safety officer. At my house, I have smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector, and
Junk Drawer Warning!
I didn’t know that your junk drawer could be fatal – thankfully I cleaned mine out recently! This news story on Yahoo says it all: How Your Junk Drawer Could Set Your House on Fire. I have a desk in
Junk Drawer Warning!
I didn’t know that your junk drawer could be fatal – thankfully I cleaned mine out recently! This news story on Yahoo says it all: How Your Junk Drawer Could Set Your House on Fire. I have a desk in
An Exacting Life 