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.
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.
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.
Travel: Freeport, Maine
Have you heard of Freeport, Maine? It’s home to iconic retail giant L.L. Bean and other well-known retailers such as Claire’s, COACH, Famous Footwear, Lindt, Oakley, Old Navy, Skechers, Sunglass Hut, and Talbots, to name a few. I worked at Banana Republic Factory Store in Freeport for years and so I know my way around…