Category Archives: Organization

A New Perspective, Part 2

A few days ago, I posted about gaining a new perspective on housekeeping.  After writing that, I started thinking that there should be a follow up.  A Part 2.  Because the opposite can happen as well. Let me explain.  How … Continue reading

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A New Perspective on Housekeeping

Have you ever sat at a red light and waited, and waited, and waited.  Like for 5 minutes sitting at that red light, while you get more and more frustrated at how LONG the light is?  Have you ever actually … Continue reading

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Backwards Trick or Treating

put a plastic trick or treat pumpkin on the kitchen shelf to gather lost and found items to be put away

If your little ones are like mine, Trick-or-Treating is too much fun for just one day. My four year old is so into it, that we don’t have to use candy. She likes it so much that she’ll do it … Continue reading

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Online Computer Backup: Carbonite

I have been married for almost 8 years. In those 8 years, we have had 4 computer crashes. Four complete computer meltdowns. Where we’ve lost everything. The first time it happened, I had just returned from a study abroad in … Continue reading

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And the Winner is…

Jenn M.! In response to “Why You?” she wrote “They’re brilliant and I want to try it!” While the results were completely random, thanks for thinking they’re brilliant! We know you will love them. Thank you for participating in our … Continue reading

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Save the Socks!

For years now, I’ve been baffled by one single phenomenon…the case of the lost socks. Week after week I set aside a pile of socks who have sadly lost their mate in yet another tragic laundry day disaster. I don’t … Continue reading

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Saving the Back of Trampoline Owners

I’m hoping this will apply to those who don’t live in Denver. But, I know it’ll help out those who live nearby. Here in Denver, our winters are beautiful. We get snow, but it only lasts for a few days … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 4

(For a great holiday gift idea for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, or pretty much anyone, check out www.hearthappybaking.blogspot.com!) It is starting to get very cold around here. This morning, as I dropped my daughter off for kindergarten, it was a mere … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 3

How was your Thanksgiving?! Ours was fantastic. The weather here in the midwest has been beautiful and Thanksgiving was a really beautiful and warm day. The cooking all went almost seamlessly and the company was even better! This week, we’ll … Continue reading

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 2

**I updated the first post in this series with better instructions how to package, freeze, and store your meals. Check it out here.** First of all, my baby DID arrive before the first post of this series…but only by an … Continue reading

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