Laundry is one of those household tasks that not only takes a lot of a homemaker’s time but can also have a big impact on the environment. Detergents, bleach, fabric softener, and dryer sheets all have potential issues. Not to mention water usage and energy consumption considerations. But we can take steps to lessen the…
The Wisdom of Grandma
If we are fortunate there will be someone in our life who provides an example of a life well-lived. For me, that person was Grandma. I grew up next door to my grandparents and spent much of my childhood in their home. I continued to spend a lot of time with Grandma until she died…
How to Make Your Home Cozy for Fall
Fall is a time to begin turning inward. The days get shorter and the temperatures drop. As we begin to spend more time indoors, making our homes warm and cozy becomes a priority. For me, a self-professed summer girl, making my home extra cozy for fall is one way I make the best of this…
Returning to My First Love ~ Homemaking
Many of my earliest memories are of “playing house”, a child’s version of homemaking. I loved nothing better than to set up a corner of my grandmother’s den as my “house” and play with my cousin who claimed another corner as hers. We “cooked” and played with our dolls and visited one another. My childhood…
Things I Need After Watching Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners
I love the British series, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. I like it even better than How Clean is Your House? and that was a favorite. I know the point of the show is to highlight that both ends of the spectrum are dysfunctional but I have to admit a certain amount of admiration for the compulsive…
I’m Giving the FlyLady Another Chance
I first discovered The FlyLady many years ago, before she even had her own website, and have been a follower off and on throughout the years. I’ve read her book, Sink Reflections, and at various times signed up for her email reminders. I’m currently working on getting my household cleaning routines in place for the fall so…
September: A New Beginning and an Updated Planner
It’s Back-to-School season and even though my children are grown, this time of year still feels like a new beginning. I think of September as sort of “January Light”. It’s a good time to evaluate progress on goals and adjust schedules and routines if needed. Following the more laid-back months of summer, September feels like…
Homemaking: A Personal History
A few of you may know that my first foray into online writing was a newsletter called “Tea With Dee”. It focused largely on homemaking. I started it in February of 2005 and wrote more or less consistently through 2011. I picked it back up in the latter half of 2013 for several months but…
Organization Videos – A Few of My Favorites
I LOVE to watch cleaning, decluttering and organizing videos. I also enjoy the occasional episode of Hoarders or Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. Okay, maybe more than “occasional”. 😉 I find these interesting and often inspiring. And I’ve learned some good tips from watching them. I’m about to embark on a decluttering and organizing challenge of my…
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