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
Donating excess foods
It’s organizing month. Lots and lots of people are planning to clean and organize STUFF. Me? I’m planning to rid myself of excess STUFF. I was almost ashamed to write … Continue reading
Food storage
I share food with my neighbors and family when there is a need. I’m good at finding bargains and I don’t mind helping someone by giving them some of the … Continue reading
Aww, how could they?
Who is “they” and what is it I’m thinking? I’m wondering how someone could take such a really great idea and screw it up so badly? Let me explain. I … Continue reading
