Monthly Archives: May 2020

Day 132: Does Surface Clutter Make You Anxious?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Last week’s mass kitchen decluttering left a lot of surface clutter including items with no home. It finally got to me today and I had to take action. I sorted out some of the remaining cupboards – the top three … Continue reading →

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Day 131: De-stressing the Muscles and Doing Some Planning

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Today was one of those days where I woke up a bit achy round the neck and shoulders which was giving me one of my tension headaches. It was probably all the gardening over the last couple of days or … Continue reading →

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Day 130: Uncovering the Small Water Fountain in the Garden

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

The girls wanted to help in the garden today so I suggested some weeding. I don’t think that was interesting enough for them and before long they were asking questions about the hidden water fountain in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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Day 129: Lots of Help Decluttering the Garden Before Sitting Down to a Nice Roast Lamb Dinner

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

A bank holiday Friday and beautiful weather – can’t ask for more than that! I spent practically a whole day gardening and the girls helped me so much. We focused on the corner which has basically been used as a … Continue reading →

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Day 128: I’ve Had This Solid Marble Rolling Pin For 30 Years But Hardly Used It

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Since receiving this rolling pin as a present in 1990, it has spent most of its years in the back of the kitchen cupboard which is a shame. When we were sorting out the cupboards and drawers last weekend, my … Continue reading →

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Day 127: Quality Time With My Girls and Some Welcomed Help in the Garden

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This morning I woke up at 4.30am and just couldn’t go back to sleep. I thought I was going to be tired all day; however, I have had the most enjoyable day. I started off with the meditation that I … Continue reading →

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Day 126: A Morning Walk and Two Utility Room Shelves Organised

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

The sun was shining down on me whilst out walking this morning; however, the strong wind felt cold against my ears. I still kept walking (occasionally breaking into a light jog) as I needed the exercise. When I came back … Continue reading →

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Day 125: Making Use of a Small Kitchen Cupboard to Store Trays Vertically Instead of Horizontally

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

As part of the mass kitchen reorganisation this week, I was left with nowhere to put the lap trays and serving trays. They used to lie flat one on top of the other and it was difficult to get our … Continue reading →

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Day 124: The Day After the Mass Kitchen Decluttering and a Birthday Zoom Video Call

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I have no idea why everyone was raring to go yesterday and today they have all fled the scenes. My husband actually said this morning that there was nothing for me to do in the kitchen so I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Day 123: How Many Opinions Do you Need When Reorganising the Kitchen Cupboards and Drawers?

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

A couple of weeks into lockdown my daughter somehow came to the conclusion that she needed to help more and around the house, so that I didn’t have to ‘do it all’ (I actually never said a word I promise). … Continue reading →

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