Category Archives: Inspiration

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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Day 122: New Process for Labelling Plastic Bottles of Water Helps Reduce Clutter

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This might sound a bit over the top, but since lockdown I’ve been getting my girls to put their initial and a date on their bottled water so that when a bottle gets left around the house we know whose … Continue reading →

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Day 121: Useful Kitchen Drawer In Need of a Bit of Love and Attention

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Some drawers are more prone to getting random crumbs falling in them than others. The drawer that sits below our raised chopping area in the kitchen is the perfect candidate for this. As I opened the drawer this evening, it … Continue reading →

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Day 120: Decluttering the Tea Cupboard After My Morning Walk

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

After a quick ‘me time’ walk this morning before the rain came. I then made myself a cup of tea and had a quiet ‘me time’ breakfast. I don’t know about you, but I only tend to use certain cups … Continue reading →

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Day 119: Downstairs Hallway Got Some Attention After a Visit from the Ants

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

We noticed a few ants downstairs yesterday evening so I put some ant powder down by the front door. Thankfully there were no more ‘alive’ ants 🐜 when I got up this morning. I never did get around to finishing … Continue reading →

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