Tag Archives: chores

Almost hit by a clotheshorse

Posted on September 20, 2016 by

I have a lot of determination at the moment to clear my surroundings of clutter and mess. So much so, that I spent an hour sorting through baskets of washing and putting things away in the nice tidy baskets that … Continue reading →

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Feeling motivated to declutter

Posted on September 12, 2016 by

Today I did lots of decluttering. My goal was to put the mountains of clothes  away in various family members’ wardrobes and drawers, but I also ended up pottering about downstairs whilst cooking a roast and cleared half the dining … Continue reading →

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Dressing up the household chores

Posted on June 6, 2015 by

When I ask the children to do anything around the house I’m sometimes met with a no. This could be anything from washing to recycling. However, if I say ‘who wants to go round the back of the house and … Continue reading →

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What do you see as you enter your home?

Posted on May 9, 2015 by

Have you ever felt drained as you walk into your home and around your house and know that you need to do something about the mess and clutter? Where do you start? How long is it going to take to … Continue reading →

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Blogging, cooking and no wine

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

I finished the wine yesterday and therefore it’s just blogging and cooking today.  I love writing and wine much more than cooking, so adding a bit of blogging to the mix of making the shepherd’s pie, helps to ease the … Continue reading →

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How to deal with clutter quickly

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

The question I asked myself over and over again this morning was: What shall I do with all this clutter?  I was faced with the task of sorting out the spare room in my house, otherwise known as the study or … Continue reading →

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Last day of my ‘holiday at home’

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

On the eve of going back to work, I wanted to fit in as much as I could into today. I was up early listening to a meditation track, then had a whole hour of writing time. Just as everyone … Continue reading →

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