All things house and home
When I was 10 years old, my mom started working outside of the home. I was a latch-key kid and would often start dinner before she and my dad got home. I made meatloaf and I learned how to cook a pot roast. I peeled and mashed potatoes and heated up frozen vegetables. When I… Continue reading Fledgling Hospitality
Last week, I helped a friend move a bunch of stuff out of her storage unit. Interestingly, I had helped her family move out of their apartment more than a year ago and most of the items in storage came from that move. Most of the items in the unit had not been gone through… Continue reading The Storage Unit Quandry
Lately, I’ve been working on a move-in job for a client in Seattle. I’m part of a team of people and it is a big job. I’m learning a lot, but I’m also contributing a lot. Since relocation is on my mind this week, I thought I’d share some tips about preparing for a move.… Continue reading Getting Ready for a Move
Last week here on the blog I wrote about why you should create a homeschool space this fall. Later in the week, in the newsletter I wrote about how to create an efficient and functional homeschool space. Today I'll be sharing spaces I've had a hand in creating as well as other spaces that are… Continue reading Inspiring Examples of Home School Spaces
I live in a community in which the school district has determined that students will not be able to return to campus in the fall. I know this same scenario is playing out all around the world. Alas, it appears we will have our K-12 students home for at least another semester, if not longer.… Continue reading Why You Need to Create a Homeschool Space This Fall
What's the first thing you do when you move into a new house? Do you set up the beds? Do you line the cabinets with shelf paper? Do you make a list of the rooms you want to paint? Do you immediately go out and buy a new welcome mat? Well, I do all these… Continue reading Creating a Home You Love (Use Your Words)
We are about three months in to this global pandemic. It's safe to say we have spent more time in our homes than we ever have before. How's it going for you? Are you feeling comfortable? Managing all the things you now need to manage? Home office? Home schooling? All the meals? All the organization?… Continue reading Finding Pain Points in Your Home
I know I got a little excited back in April. We had some beautiful, sunny days that really got me revved-up for summer. I even called the farm store to pre-order some annuals and the nice woman in the garden center talked me off the ledge. "It really isn't warm enough for plants to stay… Continue reading Sprucing Up the Outdoors
This week I'm doing a presentation via Zoom for a Rotary Club up in Seattle. I thought I'd put my thoughts together here in preparation for the talk. If you would like my literature review on this subject (including a section on compulsive hoarding and complete with research and references) please send me an email… Continue reading How Household Clutter Can Negatively Impact Your Physical, Emotional and Mental Health
Ah, spring is in the air. Can you feel it? Bright sunlight flooding through the windows, warm breezes, a plethora of pollen (ah-choo!) and a general sense of ease as the days grow longer. It's sneaky, this shoulder season between winter and summer. Here in the PNW we can reach a high of 70 one… Continue reading Transitioning Into a New Season
