Some things I just don’t do often enough to have the pages memorized. Like things I do once a year for putting up the harvest, or workout insights or sewing that I only need to refer to occasionally. But it bugs me to have to scour the index again. Or sometimes look through a list of […]
How to Sew Your Favorite Apron
I am not a particularly violent cook, but getting into the apron habit has had several benefits. All it takes is one little spot of grease or stubborn fruit stain or bleach from cleaning solution to permanently alter a piece of clothing. Although I try to dress for the jobs at hand, I don’t like […]
Using an Un Schedule to Help Organize My Days
It happens after a vacation or a few days being sick or when several kids leave for college all at once. The solid daily rhythm that was established turns to sand and getting a grip on it is frustrating. Sometimes, all that needs to be done is make a list of goals, but if […]
The Efficient Laundry System
As a mother of seven, I have longed for the proverbial limit of two outfits per person: one for everyday use and one for special occasions. However, I have to wonder what was worn on laundry days, not to mention issues with odor and disease. Forced to concede that I like habits of regular cleanliness, […]
Organize Your Household Chores Room by Room and Teach Your Children to Do Them
I’m going to alter an old saying. Can you figure out which one I altered? I’m going to say: “If anything is worth doing, it’s worth teaching it to your children patiently.” And I’m going to apply this saying to household tasks. That means that “If anything is worth doing, sometimes it’s worth getting done […]