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There is No Clearing Without Self-Care
I had no idea when I wrote the post Thirteen Days in Decluttering Mode last year, that it’s more difficult to clear the clutter when you’re not balancing it with lots of self-care. I got better at the self-care towards … Continue reading →
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Day 352: Hallway Walls Finished, and an Evening of Self-Care After Work
Our decorator, Vanessa, worked hard today giving the hallway, stairs and landing another coat of paint and she also started an undercoat on the woodwork including doors. She’s doing a fantastic job and we’re really pleased with it. It looks … Continue reading →
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Day 324: Knowing When to Listen to Your Body… and Relax
I didn’t have the best of days today. It started off ok but by the time I’d done the school run and then gone back out late morning to my orthodontist appointment, half the day had gone. Also, how did … Continue reading →
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Day 323: A Solution for My Broken Vacuum Cleaner and More Clutter Sold
Facebook Marketplace is serving me well at the moment. I haven’t advertised anything for a couple of weeks due to limiting my contact with people; however, I managed to sell something today that’s been on there for a few months … Continue reading →
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Day 316: A Non-Stop Day… I Now Need Time for me
I bought a new candle which smells amazing and I am just about to use it in the bath this evening and enjoy a bit of me-time. The house didn’t get much attention from me today as I had a … Continue reading →
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Day 309: Lockdown Eve… Two Hours in Herne Bay Was a Wonderful Start to My Day Off
I could only fit in a short trip to see my mum and dad in Herne Bay today as I had other commitments in the afternoon but I had such a lovely time and wished I could have stayed for … Continue reading →
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Day 307: More Money From Clutter… It Feels Good When There’s a Constant Flow of Stuff Exiting the House
I’ve been trying to sell my daughter’s old sheepskin lined leather Ugg boots for a few weeks now and today someone came round to pick them up for £45 cash which was £5 more than I originally had them up … Continue reading →
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Day 304: After a Few Weeks of Building Work and Decorating… I’m Now in Need of Me-Time
I’m really pleased with the progress of my daughter’s new room. I can’t believe how much has been achieved over the last two weeks. The plumber turned up this morning and finished off boarding up the walls in the en-suite … Continue reading →
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Day 256: You Can Get a Lot Done By Being at Home All of the Time
I do love being at home and just pottering around doing whatever takes my fancy. Although I feel this way (and therefore staying in has and will continue to suit me fine), I appreciate that there are people out there … Continue reading →
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Day 248: An Evening of Self-Care
It’s so calming just staring at a perfect flower (in this case my geranium plant), especially when you know that you’ve grown it and nurtured it yourself. That’s also how I feel about my two lovely daughters. They said to … Continue reading →
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