Making time for the important things in life
My recent musings on the topic of cleaning should make it obvious that I’m no cleaning powerhouse. Even so, I’m going to jump in with some of my favourite cleaning recipes. I’ve failed to note the sources when I’ve jotted them on my recipe cards, so unfortunately I can’t give credit where it’s due. Simple [...]
I used to feel more together than I do these days. Never completely together, but like I had a handle on one or two areas of my life. Maybe I would be on top of my work and still be growing in my faith; or perhaps I’d be exercising regularly and growing some good friendships. [...]
I thought that my quest to de-accumulate might be aided by reading the thoughts of “America’s #1 Cleaning Expert,” Don Aslett, so I picked up Clutter’s Last Stand from our library. (Aside: I wonder who conferred the title “America’s #1 Cleaning Expert” upon the author of this book? Do you think it’s a lifetime position? [...]
It’s the time of year when runny noses, scratchy throats, and aching muscles abound. In our home, we try to use inexpensive, natural remedies first before resorting to pills or doctors’ visits. Of course these aren’t cures, nor should my recommendations in any way be construed as valid medical advice. They’re simply our proven first [...]
A few days ago my smoke-filled kitchen forced me to admit that I could not put off cleaning the oven any longer. I rummaged around, found the oven cleaner and read the directions. That’s when I noticed the warning emblazoned on the can: CAUTION: DANGEROUS FUMES WHEN MIXED WITH OTHER PRODUCTS. DO NOT GET IN [...]
I do not thrive on housekeeping. I suspect that all of those years that I spent on post-secondary education and international jobs were partly a way of escaping housekeeping. After all, no one expects a student to keep anything organized and clean. Living far away also allows one more latitude in housekeeping standards, and sometimes [...]
