Spring Cleaning: How to Clean the Refrigerator
A clean refrigerator is an inspiration. An ideal time to clean it is before you go grocery shopping, when reserves are low. Then you have less to move around. To begin: Take everything out, including the drawers and shelves. Wipe the inside out with a rag that is damp...
Weekend Inspiration
We're snowed in and I'm enjoying the quiet day. My husband already took the girls out to play in the snowfall and now the three of them are watching The Wizard of Oz. I'm tempted to watch White Christmas later; the snow is really coming down! I'm resigning myself to...
Ephemera: Five Things That Brightened My Week
This little Redwing pitcher, a "pre-inheritance" birthday gift from my husband's sweet grandmother. This tiny tissue, which my nineteen-month-old gave me when I was having a hard day. I find it amazing to be the recipient of empathy from my small children. This...
Spring Cleaning: My Kitchen Checklist
While daily monotonous tasks, such as dishes, can get me down, I love the event of spring cleaning. I feel energized by the promise of a completely refreshed space. My kitchen is small and orange and cracked. However, it's hardworking and deserves some spring cleaning...