I really love those ads where the camel goes around an office on a Wednesday, asking everyone what day it is and waiting for them to say ‘hump day.’ Camel humor. Many folks think the Wednesday-dread is common only to those in a 9-5 job, but we all fall into this temptation of thinking that […]
For the past 25 years, I have tried to recreate the “Most Perfect Christmas Ever” with my family. Should we always make gingerbread cookies? Do we put a star, an angel, or something unique on top of our tree? Drive around to see the Christmas lights? Dress up in matching sweaters? Get new pjs? There […]
When was the last time you cleaned the cobwebs out of the upper corners of your rooms? How about dusting the ceiling fans or cleaning the top of your refrigerator? I know. Those chores are not as critical as cleaning the toilets or making sure the spilled honey on the floor of the kitchen is […]
If you have children, it is a given that laundry is a big part of your week. I know it has been for us. Of course, as the kids got older, I began to have them take on some laundry chores to help. Yes, it builds skills and teaches them a good work ethic, but […]
I have seen this idea floating around the Internet, and I thought I would finally try it for myself. Living in Florida, we don’t often have need to wear lots of sweaters, but I always like it when I can hang clothes versus folding them and storing them in drawers. You know what eventually happens; […]