An Update on My Life
August 16, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under odds and ends
As most of you know, I will be moving soon. I hope that you’ve enjoyed the great articles we’ve had from our guests.
As far as my life . . . My husband and I have been finishing up some home repair projects, packing, and decluttering. We had a birthday party for the kids and we’ve been out of town twice in the last week at our new location.
Sometimes I just want to do nothing all day long, but I know I can’t do that. Time is ticking and there is lots to be done.
I’m very pleased that we have gotten rid of so many things. I continue …read more
Frugal Friday #11: Top 10 Decluttering Tips
June 8, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, cleaning, frugal friday, time management
Last week, I told you how clutter stresses me out and takes time away from my life. I also promised you some tips for decluttering your house. Here goes . . .
1. Commit to change – I said last week that getting organized and decluttering is like losing weight. Really, it is. You have to be committed in order to change. Being organized is a lifestyle. That also means that some days we mess up, just as if we would when losing weight. But we have to start out new each day toward our goal.
2. Set small goals – Take it …read more
Frugal Friday #10: Clutter Control
June 1, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under cleaning, frugal friday
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again . . . clutter is a major problem at my house. I watch shows like “Clean House” and “Clean Sweep” and I think ‘Geez. If I just had them come to my house, I could get this done.’ Honestly though, I’m too embarrassed to be video taped with all my junk. lol
The truth is, you have to stay on top of the clutter issue or it will overtake your house. The clutter in my house is stressing me out and something has to be done. A few months ago, I began a serious …read more
Time Management is a Thrifty Choice
May 2, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under self-help, time management
I have a very close friend (no names, you know who you are ) that consistently over does it. She volunteers at her oldest child’s school once a week, for holidays she does goody bags for the students at both of her children’s schools, she goes on field trips, takes her son to soccer, takes her daughter to activities at the community center, volunteers for children’s church, . . . I could go on and on.
All these things are great and I’m thrilled that she is an involved mom, but as you can imagine, she is also consistently stressed …read more
Links for April 1st
April 1, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under health, odds and ends
52 Proven Stress Reducers
The Forbes Fictional 15
Coloring and Artistic Activities for Kids
