There is a strong possibility that this blog post is going to seem obvious to almost everyone who reads it, but I’m thinking there’s a possibility that not everyone knows as much as they think they do about the topic. And today’s topic is…using the publicly available services offered by your municipality! I know, exciting, […]
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TV – Tidying Up with Marie Kondo (Netflix)
At the beginning of the year, right around the time that everyone has New Year’s resolutions and makes a vow to change their life, Netflix dropped a bomb on all of this: Marie Kondo’s TV show. If you don’t know who Marie Kondo is, chances are you’ve been living under a rock (or don’t care […]
Day of Mourning, Day Off
Hey everyone. Because today is the funeral for former President George HW Bush, federal employees like me get the day off. And instead of writing a blog post, I’ve decided to be productive around the house and get rid of a bunch of things the Boy and I have been saving to donate. So I’ll […]
Home Stuff – Hiring a House Cleaner
When I was a kid, I don’t remember our family ever having a house cleaner. I think it’s because during that time my mom stayed at home, so she had time to devote to things like maintaining the cleanliness of all the different parts of the house over time because she had time. But again […]
Personal – Resolutions and January Challenges
First off, I’ve mentioned my resolutions for this year a couple times – that is, to finish projects instead of just letting them go undone. But in addition to that, I’ve taken on two challenges for January, even if I’m not doing particularly well with them. But they’re the kind of challenges that I’m going […]
Personal – In Bloom
In Bloom | What do you buy vs. make yourself? We’re talking food items and recipes, but also crafts, home decor, personal items, etc… Do you have any specialties? So, obviously I cook – I’ve got an entire section of this blog dedicated to the more focused and interesting things that I make. I cook what […]