As Little J has gotten older and entered toddlerhood, I have been reminded through his screaming protests that he needs treasured items closer at hand while traveling in the van. Yes, his big brother sitting alongside can help pass something to him. But, there is something incredibly powerful when the younger child can have those [Read On]
Finding Bargains at Yard Sales
September 26, 2010 By 1 Comment
This past Spring, I heard from several people that yard sales around Anchorage municipality can net you some great buys. I’ve visited a few and had some success (mostly when some neighbors were moving out of state and gifted us a lot of things…desk, office chair, cupboard, happy light and humidifier.) But, I haven’t felt [Read On]
Preparing for company
November 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
While I’m sitting here updating the blog and doing some initial writing of upcoming product reviews, I have a certain level of guilt building up that the house isn’t “company ready.” These feelings are almost ingrained into my psyche as our society often paints a picture of ‘normal’ that is not always the case. With [Read On]
Trying to get order out of the chaos
September 8, 2009 By 4 Comments
With my ever growing belly, not only do I get the typical “when are you due?” but the next question is often “Do you plan to still homeschool the boys? How will you possibly manage a newborn AND educating the boys?” Honestly, I have had days where I have questioned that myself. But, prayer and [Read On]
Clutter or Mess ????
September 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Long ago, I was a neat and orderly gal. Then, about 14 years ago I went through a depressive episode and things have never been quite the same again in the housekeeping arena. Now, we don’t keep a filthy, disgusting house with things growing where they shouldn’t, etc. But, what I do become blind to [Read On]
