We all have had those things that we've gotten and never used because we were keeping them for special days. They are beautiful, too beautiful to use all the time, we think, possibly because they were expensive or given to us by a loved one, and we don’t want to damage them. So, we … Continue reading Just For Good
Memories
A Swedish Midsomer Party
This year Greg and I decided to have a Swedish Midsomer party. Well, maybe I should rephrase that. I decided a party would be fun and Greg went along with the idea. Midsomer is traditionally celebrated on the last Friday between June 19th and the 25th in Sweden. It’s a prelude to the long … Continue reading A Swedish Midsomer Party
Decluttering Stumbling Blocks: Storage Units
I thought I’d tackle storage units today. On the outside, the premise for having a storage unit can seem very practical. For a monthly fee, and short term plan, this can seem like a great way to store your belongings while you travel, while you tidy, or just until you can get the time go … Continue reading Decluttering Stumbling Blocks: Storage Units
Decluttering Stumbling Blocks: Photos
Oh... the photos! One of my "inherited treasures" from my sister was her collection of thousands (not kidding here) of photos. My sister traveled all over the US and at every State or National Park entrance. She would stop the car and take 4 photos. All were the same shot of my nephew, … Continue reading Decluttering Stumbling Blocks: Photos
It’s Okay To Have Stuff
It’s okay to have stuff There. I said it. It just doesn’t seem like a popular topic these days. I belong to several online groups about the life changing magic of tidying up, living a simple life, living tiny, and being minimal. I joined one of these groups because I needed help getting my … Continue reading It’s Okay To Have Stuff
Joy and Relationships (part two)
Relationships can be challenging. Last post I mentioned my life with my wonderful hubby. It’s a hugely important part of why my life is a joy-filled one. He's my rock and my strength. But our lives are comprised of relationships with different levels of impact in our lives. We have close family, extended family, … Continue reading Joy and Relationships (part two)
Joy and Relationships (part 1)
I adore my hubby. He is my best friend; smart; playful; and a mountain of a man. Everyday, he tells me I’m beautiful. Everyday, he calls and texts me. Everyday, he thanks me for the meals I make, and the little things I do. He always checks to see how I am doing and … Continue reading Joy and Relationships (part 1)
What to do with the small stuff (or how I learned that I had outgrown my great ideas).
I'm going back a couple of years here. When topics come up my facebook KonMari Tidying group that everyone seems to struggle with, I can't help but add my two cents worth. And since it's Spring, and I'm freshening up my home, the topic of purging the little things, seems timely. One of the hardest … Continue reading What to do with the small stuff (or how I learned that I had outgrown my great ideas).
Saturday Mornings
It’s a Saturday morning. I go in the storeroom and grab the cart filled with water and potting soil and bring it out into the next room. Then I get the step ladder and the broom. Thus starts my volunteer job at the library. What does potting soil have to do with the library? Plants. … Continue reading Saturday Mornings
Life Lessons From Gardeners #3
Spring just can't come soon enough for me! We had some hints in January of what is to come, but now we are back to the bitter wind and weather. This year has been light on the snow for us, so we need what storms we can get. But, I can't seem to get … Continue reading Life Lessons From Gardeners #3
Tread Joyfully 