Tag Archives: worklife balance

Day 106: Decluttering the Ingredients in my Fridge for Today’s Dinner

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Today I kept hearing the words ‘I’m hungry’ from the girls. I was working, and although we had a small jacket potato with a little bit of left over chilli at lunchtime, it still didn’t stop them being ravenous by … Continue reading →

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Day 105: An Out of Control Utility Room. How Can the Smallest Room be the Messiest One?

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It’s become a bit of a dumping ground really and I’d finally had enough this morning. I was up early because I heard the rubbish truck outside and panicked as I’d only put the food waste bin out last night … Continue reading →

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Day 104: Making Use of Plant Pots and a Solar Lantern From the Garage

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

My seeds have been doing well in the conservatory from when I planted them just over two weeks ago. Here is one successful tray of seedlings 🌱 … As mentioned yesterday, I searched the depths of the garage for some … Continue reading →

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Day 103: Easter Fun, Continued Decluttering, a Movie and a Tasty Dinner

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Even though my children are teenagers, they still love the Easter egg fun. I don’t think that there should be an age limit do you? The cream eggs were eaten before breakfast and I think they started on the large … Continue reading →

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Day 102: Decluttering the Final Corner of the Conservatory and Re-sorting Rubbish Bags (Who Else Does That?)

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I got up earlier than usual this morning and before anyone had even got up, I had moved everything from the final corner of the conservatory so that I could clean it. I then started rearranged the furniture again. There … Continue reading →

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Day 101: Decluttering the Emotions

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

How is it possible to feel down whilst having a relaxing day in the garden? I have absolutely no idea. Anyway, I knew that exercise would help so I started with that. Here’s the full list of the pick-me-ups that … Continue reading →

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Day 100: Broken Tooth, Broken Glasses and Lots of Clearing up to Do

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I’m trying to find the positives in my situation today, which, in comparison to what’s going on in the world, I shouldn’t complain about. I’m feeling fed up (which hopefully my readers will know is not like me). Firstly, I … Continue reading →

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Day 99: An Enjoyable Birthday in Lockdown

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It started with a cup of tea in bed, a present hunt from my girls and then a surprise breakfast of fruits and pastries. Being my birthday, I was thinking of having today off from decluttering. That was until these … Continue reading →

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Day 98: Tidying and Cleaning the Kitchen Ready for Tomorrow

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

The kitchen was getting out of control today but I had to focus on shopping and working before dealing with all of that. My husband came into the conservatory this afternoon whilst I was working and said ‘I like what … Continue reading →

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Day 97: Bees, Broken Glass and Bin Day

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It happened so quickly… the bee flew in through the conservatory window whilst I was on a work call. I ran out of the conservatory into the garden and then into the dining room to find my net that I … Continue reading →

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