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And the purging continues….

May 18, 2010

This time, as we continue to prepare for our move at the end of June, we attacked my daughter’s room…again.  Outgoing pile number one consisted of two boxes of books that went to a friend’s house and a bookshelf to help her organize all those books :)

Outgoing pile number two (below) went to the thrift [...]

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Menu Plan Monday ~ May 17th

May 17, 2010

Hello, hello, hello!  We had a great weekend and enjoyed another picnic, this time at the lake.  I love picnics and relaxing with a good book in nature.  I also love stealing away from the computer and being unplugged for awhile.  So nice!  This was my lovely view:

A couple of weeks ago I posted a [...]

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Clothes Purging ~ How To Let Go

May 13, 2010

This weekend found me with a few hours to myself which meant I was finally able to switch out my seasonal clothes.    I’m not sure what kind of mood I was in but boy I wish I could have bottled it.  Let’s just say ruthless doesn’t even begin to describe the fierce parting I was [...]

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Purse Perfector Winner + coupon code

May 12, 2010

Just wanted to let you know that a winner has been chosen for the Purse Perfector and it’s Gina from Gina’s Bookkeeping!  Congratulations Gina, you’ll have to send me a picture of your organized purse :)
Some of you were asking about a discount code and I was able to arrange one for 10% off.  Use [...]

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The Perfect Car Trip

May 10, 2010

By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore
Mothers and fathers, start your engines! Summer is fast approaching, which means more car time, be it going to the beach, going to the park, or taking a big road trip to a fun destination. Road trips can be a wonderful way to spend time together as a family, [...]

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Menu Plan Monday ~ May 10th

May 10, 2010

Hello my friends!  Welcome to another edition of Menu Plan Monday!  I hope everyone had a lovely relaxing weekend.  My husband is here for another weekend visit so I’m keeping this short and sweet today :)
First though I’d love to know how your recipes turned out last week?  Any new family favorites you want to [...]

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Purse Perfector + Giveaway!!

May 6, 2010

I am so so so excited to tell you about this giveaway today and the newest product in my OpenSky Shop.  This product has changed my life, seriously.   The minute I tried it out there was no going back.  Finally a purse organizer that works, nothing else compares to it!  Let me introduce you to [...]

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Projects in progress ~ are they holding you back?

May 5, 2010

I received a lovely inspiring email the other day from a reader that had an “aha” moment while clearing some clutter in her basement.  I love to read these types of success stories.  I hope you find it as motivating as I do.
I just had to tell you about my experience today while doing some [...]

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Storage Star ~ Packed Activity Bags

May 3, 2010

One of the reasons I am so addicted to organizing is because of the freedom it allows me to have by being prepared for most things that might be thrown at me.   Of course I can’t possibly predict and be ready for everything but most definitely I can eliminate many stresses simply by taking the [...]

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Menu Plan Monday ~ May 3rd + giveaway!

May 3, 2010

Updated to add: The winner of the menu planner is Shannon from Light at Home!

Hi everyone, happy new month to you!  My recipe highlight from last week goes to the Cheesy Ham and Pasta Bake.  Oh my goodness this recipe was so good and my kids gobbled it up which always makes me happy.  [...]

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