Can we talk about garage and yard sales? That's what this week's home organization project was all about. We're getting ready for a yard sale tomorrow and we've opened every cupboard, drawer, closet - everything in the house this week.We're walking around asking ourselves what's really important, what do we really want to keep, continue… Continue reading Home Organization Project 24
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Home Organization Project 22
Remember when we had a family of squirrels living in the ceiling of our front porch? Well, we managed to move them out but today the home organization project we dealt with were rats - in our garage. OK, squirrels have been spotted in there, too. Wildlife is really trying to take over at Chez… Continue reading Home Organization Project 22
Home Organization Project 21
Is it just me or does it seem like we just cleaned out all of the cabinets and drawers in the bathroom when we re-did it? Well, that's what I thought, too, but that was 2-years ago so it was time - again! If we're not on top of all the 'stuff' in our lives,… Continue reading Home Organization Project 21
Home Organization Project 18
On our way to drop off including plastic recycling. It's impossible to make this photo look cute! Here's how I know this year-long, New Year's resolutions of reducing the amount of stuff in our home (also known as 'decluttering') has really changed us. While driving home yesterday, Brad and I both spied several boxes of… Continue reading Home Organization Project 18
DIY Furniture Polish
Remember how I've been switching our home over to all natural, homemade cleaning and laundry supplies? Well, this make your own furniture polish couldn't be easier! And, you probably have one of the ingredients in your pantry right now. Cleaning supplies that are good for you, good for the environment, and good for the pocketbook… Continue reading DIY Furniture Polish
But Wait There’s More About Paper Towels
While Go Gingham is my platform for sharing my "Stylishly Frugal Ways" and how we live well on less, I've learned so much from reading the comments everyone else leaves. What you write has improved our methods and helped us realize there's more to be done every day. The comments readers wrote about "Eliminating Paper… Continue reading But Wait There’s More About Paper Towels
Home Organization Project 8
Shoes, glorious, shoes - oh, how I love shoes! How many pairs does one person actually need? How about an active family? This week's home organization project is - you guessed it - shoes! When every activity seems to require a different pair of shoes, we certainly own our share. Remember when we just went… Continue reading Home Organization Project 8
Home Organization Project 7
This week's home organization project took much longer than anticipated. The kitchen pantry got tackled and it took 6+hours. To save time, cookbooks should have been sorted and baskets, bowls should have been rounded up before starting - rather than during the project. After almost 19-years in our home, the kitchen pantry needed attention. The… Continue reading Home Organization Project 7
Home Organization Project 5
Since we began this project of organizing and "de-cluttering" a different area of our house every week, we've been on the same page about what needs doing. This week was different because we organized our "home office." Because both Brad and I work from home, our office files and work are here. Without pointing any… Continue reading Home Organization Project 5
ReUsable Swiffer Cloth Alternative
I like Swiffer for quick cleaning of wood floors around our house. When dust-bunnies threaten to take over, it's the first weapon I grab. What I don't like about Swiffer is there’s something else to purchase and toss away after it gets used. The cloths can be reused a few times but eventually, they have… Continue reading ReUsable Swiffer Cloth Alternative
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