Let it snow
I couldn’t resist sending this parody from Let It Snow by my colleague, Karen Sheesley. Enjoy and stay warm! Let it Snow Oh, I’m clutter and I am frightful, I make your home less than … Continue reading
Blue bins in cities and elsewhere
I thought I knew all about Chicago’s city recycling program, but I learned some new things about it today. In the “blue bin” program, homeowners use a separate blue city recycling bin for paper, glass, … Continue reading
Less stuff = less stress
Madeleine Somerville is a green-living columnist who also writes about the stuff in our lives. She talks about how acquiring things becomes a never-ending cycle, especially as homes grow bigger. (In 1950 US homes on … Continue reading
Racing with a buddy
I’m training for a race at the end of this month, going a bit longer than the usual 5k races. About three days a week, I run on my own. I run with a buddy … Continue reading
“Dear New Parents Don’t Buy Any Toys”
I came across a blog post via Scary Mommy written by Leigh Anderson addressing overabundance of toys for little kids, and what toddlers/kids prefer to play with. She talked about using found objects in home … Continue reading
An extra long life for garments
I came across a Gudrun Sjoden catalog (Fall 2015) which talked about extending the life of garments. I got curious and one of the things that I found to be true is that it’s “better … Continue reading
Oh knives
I used to have a set of chef’s knives in various sizes, plus a knife sharpener. They fit neatly in a knife block, and looked great on my counter. Then I got a roommate who … Continue reading
“How Boston’s Winter Made Me a Happier Mom?”
Did I get your attention? Boston’s last winter was so awful that the last of its plowed snow piles didn’t finish melting until a few weeks ago. For one family, ice damage left their roof … Continue reading
Instead of moving, try invitations
If you stay in the same home for a long time, things accumulate. Because I’ve moved so often over the years, I’m in the habit of shedding unnecessary items and being cautious about what I … Continue reading
Closet make over with Elfa
Eliora had a beautiful walk-in closet, but its minimal shelf and rod setup left the space underutilized. She decided to make it over with Elfa shelving from the Container Store. To make sure she got … Continue reading