People who declutter, organize and clean their homes say not only do they end up with a cleaner home, but it is less stressful to live in a decluttered, organized, and clean environment which is beneficial both mentally and emotionally.
Category: Everything
Shopping the March deals
When I shop online, I try to find items that are on sale. How about you? So even though my links might not show that the item is 20%, 40%, 60% or more off the original price, those are the items I look for.
Games: Jigsaw puzzles you will love
I love doing jigsaw puzzles. I think the attraction is putting everything else out of mind and focusing on the quest of matching up one puzzle piece to the next. I always start by finding all the straight edges. Then, I arrange those straight edges by color and start trying to fit the pieces together.
Birthday gifts 2024 style
Wow, what a terrific birthday I had this year. Friends and family overdid it and spoiled me with fabulous gifts. I recommend all these products (from my birthday list!) through my Amazon associate shop whether you’re looking for yourself or to give as a gift.
Book Review: Anything written by Ruth Rendell
I have favorite authors, both men and women, but since it’s Women’s History Month, I’ll share my reviews of the 30 books I’ve read that were written by Ruth Rendell.
Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup
I’ve been making chicken tortilla soup for years and this is my favorite recipe for it! Depending on the size of your family, you will probably have enough leftover soup to freeze. It freezes well and tastes even better the second time around!
Challenge: Organize, Clean, Declutter the Laundry Room!
Organizing Challenge: Washer, Dryer, Laundry Room and make it pretty, too! Having a laundry room located near the bedrooms seems like an ideal location. The fact is, most homes have the laundry room in the basement near plumbing, in a mud room off the kitchen where the appliances are located near the kitchen’s plumbing, or…
My Banana Republic favorites: Jeans!
I worked at Banana Republic in Freeport, Maine for several years as the stockroom supervisor and I came to love the brand. The clothing is stylish, trendy, classic, and can be purchased in-store or online.
Women in History: Frida Kahlo
It’s Women’s History Month and today we are celebrating everything about legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Check out this book written about her life and art, “Frida Kahlo: The Masterworks” Hardcover by authors Héctor Tajonar and Roxana Velásquez
Doing errands
The perfect outfit for doing errands especially if the weather is finicky: warm one minute, cold the next. What you need to do is use layers. Start with a tank top. Use the sweatshirt if it’s chilly. Top it with the jean blazer. Or just use the tank top topped by the jean blazer.
