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“Let all things be done decently and in order.” (1 Corinthians 14:40) Evenings are a quiet opportunity to bring a touch of order into our homes, not perfection, just enough peace to greet the morning with joy. That’s why I love keeping a short evening reset in my fall routine. In just fifteen minutes, you can create a calm start for the next day, and it doesn’t require a spotless home or a huge time investment. Why a Gentle Evening ... read more
As a "brand new" adult, finding a place to live that isn't completely infested with rodents, isn't surrounded by gang bangers, and doesn't cost your entire paycheck can be hard. Even with a spotless reputation and references, you can't always find what you dream of. (You lied to me House Hunters!) So when it came time for my (now) ex-husband and I to find a place to call home, we ended up in a less than 300 square foot, tiny, one-room cabin on ... read more
I'm sure we have all drooled over looked appreciatively at some amazing pantry spaces and food storage areas online, right? Maybe you are like me and have even felt a twinge of envy. So imagine how I felt when my dad agreed to help me build a new pantry area exactly the way I wanted it! Finally, I could have a perfectly organized and always stocked area that was worthy of Pinterest! For a few weeks, it did look like ... read more
I wrote this post four years ago when I was still married, but I wanted to share it again because I still believe that this is a wonderful practice for married couples. I've got to be honest, I have been struggling a lot lately with two things. 1. Keeping on track on a day to day basis. 2. To stop wearing the pants in the family and to work as a team. But one thing that has really helped me with both of these things in my life: is to have ... read more
When you're ready to start spring cleaning, keeping your cleaning supplies organized so that you can easily tackle cleaning your home can be hard. Whether you're losing supplies between people sharing them, or having a hard time bringing them room to room, there are easy and cheap tips and tricks that I will give you to help you keep your cleaning supplies organized! 1 | Gather Your Supplies You can't organize your cleaning supplies if ... read more