From the category archives:

cleaning and organizing

book pick: it’s all too much.

by Alma July 17, 2008cleaning and organizing

So I mentioned earlier this week that my husband and I have a great de-cluttering problem to tackle in our home. We’re not the worst collectors in the world, but I think that we can both agree that we have too much stuff. At my last job, I could get nice, quality purses for free [...]

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spring parties.

by Allison April 7, 2008cleaning and organizing

I’ve really got an itch for Spring right now; maybe because it won’t stop snowing in my neck of the woods! At any rate, I’ve been searching for fun warm weather ideas {fantasizing really} and I love this one from Martha Stewart. I’ve had this particular lantern/butterfly page bookmarked in my Martha for quite a [...]

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paper basket bouquet.

by Allison March 19, 2008cleaning and organizing

I love this fun, easy craft {from Martha Stewart} to do with your kids for your Easter centerpieces. The instructions can be found here. I’m taking an impromptu camping trip with the family, & I’ll be back at the beginning of next week with more lovely things to share with you.Happy Easter.

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love is in the air.

by Allison March 6, 2008cleaning and organizing

The happy couple. I know a lot of us have already had our {wedding day} in the sun, and I’m aware that this is a parenting blog, but I have to post about some very happy & exciting news. My dear friend and cousin Miss NYC {whom I adore} got engaged this week to the [...]

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crayon hearts.

by Allison January 31, 2008cleaning and organizing

{via Martha Stewart Living}. This is a project I have done with my daughter P every year for Valentine’s since she was about 3. It’s so much fun to watch the wax melt {her absolute favorite part} and it makes me feel better about using up all those odds-and-ends crayons. We save them up all [...]

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Easy Eco-Friendliness

by Alma January 28, 2008cleaning and organizing

I had a moment this past week (and only one moment unfortunately) to curl up with January’s Martha Stewart Living. I loved the recycled t-shirt project they featured, where you can turn old t-shirts into reusable shopping bags. My husband has a whole drawer full of t-shirts he no longer wears, and this project seems [...]

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no knit.

by Allison January 5, 2008cleaning and organizing

Although I actually am a knitter,I think this scarf is fabulous so I’m going to“no-knit” it anyway.Martha Stewarthas me all excited with several fundo it yourself projects in hermagazine. It looks simple enough.Here are the instructions. No Knit Scarf. {via Martha Stewart Living} Get your knit on.

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monogrammed cork.

by Allison January 3, 2008cleaning and organizing

This is going to be one of my first craft projectsin the new year.One for each of my children for their rooms.It looks fairly easy to do{it always does though right??}and has a simple, sleek design.Perfect.Craft away. {via Martha Stewart Living}.

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housewarming bucket.

by Allison December 30, 2007cleaning and organizing

I love this idea fromMartha Stewart Livingfor a housewarming gift. Isn’t this such a clever idea to give the new homeowners? {via Martha Stewart Living.}

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