Just to be clear, I am NOT necessarily starting a new challenge for the realm of the internet.  lol.  I’d love to have several of you join me in this and  I’m just wondering if any of you have given any thought to participating in this challenge in January 2012. This challenge has already been undertaken several times by a variety of bloggers and women everywhere.  And Sarah Mae has created a wealth of resources and opportunities...

Sometimes, okay very OFTEN, throughout my day, I come to a point where I have 15 minutes to work with.  An extra 15 minutes that takes me by surprise.  Rather than sitting and fretting over what I SHOULD be doing, I am trying to learn to get up and actually DO something with that time.  Whether it’s the time before Curly gets home from school and her sister & brother are napping – or when Little Man falls asleep in the morning...

As much as I love technology, I have not been able to fully commit to an online or virtual calendar/schedule/life planner situation yet.  Instead I’ve downloaded free (or purchased) printables that I could use to my own liking in 3 ring binders or day planner binders – and they have been a great investment. I need pretty.  I need functional.  And they were so helpful! when i used them. ahem. A notebook sized binder is too big to...

Do you have a means or method for emptying out all those thoughts that swirl around in your head and maybe even keep you awake at night? Are you super organized and have a dayplanner that you record your notes in and track them from day to day? Do you make little lists as you need them and track them on index cards or note paper to help you remember the tasks of your day? Do you use a weekly or monthly calendar to help you track your...

Do any of you thrive in your favorite hobby?  Is it one of those things where you JUST have to do it – find a way to enjoy your hobby to its fullest – on a regular basis?  What is your favorite hobby? I’ve always had hobbies.  My mom was a really great teacher when it came to needlework and crafts, except for sewing which she does not enjoy much, and as a kid, I would get to sit alongside her and learn the newest thing: ...

You know – the truth of the matter is this:  December is just another month in our 12 month calendar.  It’s true!  So maybe you have to clean your home more often, and maybe you see your family more than you normally would.  But really – it’s just another month.  Right? Okay – you can SAY that as many times as you want, but maybe you still feel panicky and breathless at the prospect of all the baking &...

This has been a week of serious soap-opera proportions! Curly is no longer sick, and Georgie only ever gagged – but they were both off kilter for the first 3 days of the week.  And by “off kilter” – I mean they didn’t want to take naps!  Nap Time – especially when I’m in school – is CRUCIAL to my sanity and ability to accomplish everything.  Typically, on Thursday nights I have writing...

Last week, I posted about having A Homekeeper Notebook, and then due to the wonders of technology, lost the post.  It has been reposted…  This week, I can write about the way a home notebook is set up and practically used. You know the things that are important to your life.  You are aware of the things you need to stay on top of and keep track of, and when and how you actually lose track of those things.  This is why A Homekeeper...

It’s a disease that affects thousands – even millions – and someone you know suffers from it.   It affects people of all ages and walks of life.  Men, women, and children are affected, and it can range from moderate to severe in its intensity.  It’s called I’ve Got All Day disease…  It’s the mindset that procrastinators deal with on a regular basis.  Or rather, DON’T deal with…  It...

Would you join me for a cup? I’ve got some Tazo Calm (lovely stuff) or my PG Tips, excellent with a little milk and honey for sweetener. Yesterday, after writing about cleaning my desk, and then reading Nans post at Moms The Word, and knowing about Bliss Challenge Week 1 at Blissfully Domestic, I tackled the project with some trepidation because I had let my desk go for sooooooo long.  (How many “encouragers” one needs is in...