Spring Cleaning ~ The Laundry Room

Spring Cleaning ~ The Laundry Room

Today I tackled the laundry room. This room was actually our one and only bathroom/utility room before we added on to our home. It desperately needs to be remodeled, but was cut out of the budget along with our kitchen when we added on a couple years ago. Someday it...

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Spring Cleaning ~ The Nursery

Spring Cleaning ~ The Nursery

While I am taking a break to feed the baby, I thought I would share the progress on another room.If you've been to my house you will no how far this room has come!! It had basically become the dump room for everything that didn't have a home... Outgrown clothing,...

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Spring Cleaning ~ The Goal

Spring Cleaning ~ The Goal

Kitchen/Dining Room:Remove cobwebs Clean Light fixtures Dust window sills Clean the Window & Sliding Door (Inside & Out) Wipe Fingerprints off Walls Clean Microwave Inside & OutClean out RefrigeratorClean off outside of RefrigeratorClean off TOP of...

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In the Garage

In the Garage

This past weekend, my hubby suggested that we clean the garage. It has needed to be done for years, and it is definitely going to take more than a weekend, but at least we got started.I really don't like our garage. In fact, I'm afraid of it. It is a detached garage...

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WOW!

I DIDN'T gain anything this week!!! In fact, I actually lost a whole HALF of a pound. Yippee for me! Actually, this really isn't all that bad, considering last Wednesday I was already down 3 pounds after having the flu... Plus, I REALLY blew it this weekend... Hubby...

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Stuff… Stuff… Stuff…

Speaking of Stuff, Colleen has a very thought provoking post on the need to declutter:"From the day's First Reading:""Tend the flock of God in your midst, overseeing not by constraint, but willingly...Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be an example to the...

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It’s all TOO MUCH

It’s all TOO MUCH

A couple weeks ago, I started reading the book It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff by Peter Walsh. It is so great, and is just what I had been searching for!For months now, I have been feeling slightly overwhelmed, and I knew I...

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Sick and tired

She's not in a "laughing mood" was what I heard on the other end of the phone line this morning, after being woken up (on the second attempt) with a few bookkeeping questions.I honestly can't remember what it was that I should have laughed at?!?I'M SO TIRED!!!Last...

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Am I that forgetful?

Last night, I loaded the kids into the car to take the boys to Blue Knights, and as I was starting the engine Captain says:Captain: "Mom, did you remember to lock the door?"Me: "Yes, I did."Captain: "Did you get your purse?"Me: "Yep, I have it."Captain: "Did you get...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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