I was so proud of my beginning efforts toward decluttering my kitchen that I was actually eager to do more. Here is a “before” picture of another area of the kitchen: Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate link. The basket on the top shelf contained, among other things, several phone books. I can’t even recall…
Kitchen Decluttering ~ Part 1
A couple of days ago I watched this video about kitchen decluttering: I already was aware of the fact that I have allowed clutter to overtake my kitchen but the video gave me the push I needed to set aside time to tackle it. This is what my kitchen should look like. That photo was…
Music Monday ~ Sea Fever
One of my favorite poems is Sea Fever by John Masefield. This is beautiful:
Menu Monday ~ November 9, 2015
David and Chris are flying to Denver for a USC football game and will be gone Friday and Saturday. I should have plenty of leftovers to tide me over so I’m not planning meals for those nights. Monday: spaghetti salad garlic cheese bread Tuesday: tacos Mexican rice chips and salsa Wednesday: whole roasted chicken mashed…
Sundays Unplugged ~ 11/8/15
This has been a busy week. I’m getting ready to go to church, out to lunch and then to a movie. Looking forward to some time unplugged!
Dee’s Week in Review ~ 11/7/15
Here it is after 10:30 p.m. Saturday night and I’m just now getting this posted. That probably tells you what this week has been like. David had a health scare Sunday night and then my daughter ended up in the E.R. with a gallbladder attack early Monday morning. Her husband had a doctor’s appointment and…
Simplicity, Work, and Enjoyment
Sometimes the “world is too much with us” and I long for simpler times. And yet I also love modern technology. How does one embrace a simple life in these modern times? How do we achieve balance? I have been blessed with several women in my family to whom I look for guidance in various…
Timely Tunes ~ 11/5/15
1. Julien Baker “Sprained Ankle” (From “Sprained Ankle”) Facebook: Julien Baker Twitter: @julienrbaker Julien Baker is only 19 years old, but her songs sound as self-assured and lived-in as someone twice her age. The title track from her new record is melancholy, melodious, and gorgeous. It’s a bit disarming to hear a teenager sweetly…
Dee’s Favorite Homemaking Books
I’ve been reading and collecting books about homemaking ever since I was a new bride. Even after nearly 40 years of marriage I still enjoy reading about homemaking. I don’t always get around to putting it all into practice on a regular basis but I do love a good housekeeping book. Especially the old fashioned,…
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