During blogging break
***NOTE: I wrote this post before schools were out for Christmas break. A medical issue kept me from posting it until now. I’ll write another post for after this one. … Continue reading
So much STUFF
A special note before my blog post. One of the frugal living blogs I follow is Hip Roof Barn. I was shocked to read her post this morning about the … Continue reading
Still downsizing
Ciaos is organizing order just waiting to be born. Its interesting that thousands of years ago people buried their clutter only to have archeologists dig it all up again. I’m … Continue reading
Economy thoughts and organizing
There are those who believe the economy has vastly improved while others believe the economy is getting worse day by day. Wanna know how to tell them apart? The people … Continue reading
Youtube videos ARRRR!
Please be sure to read the note at the very bottom of this post. 🙂 Its so frustrating to do lots and lots of techie work only to find out … Continue reading
Still got STUFF
While Ladybug was on school break she helped me pull, push, lift, sort and generally make a mess of STUFF. There really is a method in all the madness. When … Continue reading
Food storage clean out
A few days ago I was trying to decide what to make for my evening meal. I looked at the food storage shelves which were filled but were in a … Continue reading
Should you be a prepper
With all the news reports of trade wars and nuclear threats and the chicken necking going on between world leaders my daughter asked if I thought she should become a … Continue reading
My never ending to do list
Several years ago I had to face the fact that my memory isn’t going to improve as I grow older so I started using lists. When my mind is focused … Continue reading
My baking cabinet
When I moved here last summer there were lots of spiders. Everywhere! I believe they may have been attracted to the meat eating ants in the kitchen and the carpenter … Continue reading
My kitchen is not a trash can
Back in December I posted about how I no longer wanted to keep a trash can inside my house. A trash can in the kitchen is like an open invitation … Continue reading
Organizing a kitchen drawer
I needed to do something to start organizing so I’d start feeling more at home here. I function better when I can find the thing I need when I need … Continue reading
Moving soon
I’m so excited! I have a house picked out. I’ve been approved for the loan. I have a buyer for my current house. I have someone to move my quilting … Continue reading
Packing to move
Moving is the perfect time for me to downsize my life. I started sorting and packing stuff in preparation for moving. Yes, its a bit early but why wait until … Continue reading
Started organizing early
I’m checking in so that no one thinks I’ve gotten sick or something. I hope all my readers are safe from the storms. Its sad to see so much destruction … Continue reading
Downsizing the STUFF
My Grandma Mama would be shocked to see this. How on earth do I accumulate so much STUFF? It seems to multiply itself when I’m not looking. I can’t count … Continue reading
Chili weather
A few days ago the weather was rather cold. Not winter time cold but cold enough to think about making chili. I went to the pantry to get a jar … Continue reading
Organized freezer
A major part of my food storage is an upright freezer. Maybe the way I organize mine will give you ideas for how to organize your own freezer. If you … Continue reading
Kitchen cabinet organized
There are times when the amount of STUFF I have in my house really bothers me. Being a low income person tends to make me into a hoarder. Often times … Continue reading
What the heck is that?
Have you ever gone to the refrigerator for something and found what looks like a science experiment lurking in the back. Even in my tiny fridge I’ll find something that … Continue reading
Setting goals and making lists
What are my goals for 2015? The same as everyone else of course. To save money, to loose weight, to get my health under control, exercise, organize, downsize, …… yeah, … Continue reading
Closet shelf is fixed
A trip to the hardware and I had three more brackets to fix the broken closet shelf. Did I tell ya nothing goes smoothly for me? Yeah I think I’ve … Continue reading
I knew it would happen
A couple of days ago I posted about how nothing goes smoothly for me. Yeah, I knew something would happen. I just didn’t know what or when. Always, always, always, … Continue reading
No wonder I was cold
I’ve seen the stories on the news about some areas in the USA getting five and six feet of snow or more. Wow, I realized that amount would be over … Continue reading
Dang cabinet
There is a cabinet above my stove where I store the most often used pots. It was always a hassle for me to get the one I needed because everything … Continue reading
Na Na pinches her pennies 