heat

Grier sent me this photo yesterday of a chickadee at his birdfeeder. Adorable little birds, yes?______Apparently my mind is not a good multitasker ... I would and hunkered down here, planning to write. Alas the writing had other plans. I have a stack ... degrees and that is 24 degrees warmer than it was when I went to bed.On the agenda today: Clean house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 13:48:00

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I am never cleaning my house again

I am sitting here working while a team of four women clean my home for me. And they’re doing a better job than I would do, too ... the ones doing the vacuuming and floor-washing and cleaning of windows. They even cleaned my antique Chinese six-panel wooden screen, which stopped my heart when I saw that the window-washer [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 21:15:07

Positive Results!

Yesterday was my weekly weigh in and I'm happy to report that there's been a drop in my weight and body fat ... needs. Well anyway, today's the beginning of spring cleaning my house. It's long over due and it'll help give the house a new and different feel to it by changing rooms and re-arranging our furniture [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 01:30:54

A Surrendered Life

2009 has barely begun and already it’s full of changes. I knew going into this year that things were being shaken up ... breath. What a beautiful addition to our lives and hearts. I won’t go into every change in detail. Let’ ... , I completely surrendered my schedule to Him and He is cleaning house, making room for the things He wants [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 05:50:00

It’s A Good Start

Whenever the M’s get around to announcing who their new GM is, I’m pretty sure I know what my reaction will be. “Nice, good hire, now let’s get started with the house cleaning.” Whether it ends up being ... /Friedman/Byrnes mold that perhaps we would have preferred, they all come well spoken of and appear [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 01:40:48

Slippery Steps

I slid out the back door yesterday – literally. I took one step, and was on the steps sliding down before I knew what was happening ... to be cleaning the house since a friend was coming over to get me to cut a mat for her. She arrived soon ... apartment, but it was a super nice house. He said his girlfriend had done the décor and the furniture [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 13:18:00

Hello!

Hello! I am still alive. Spent the last 13 days... ... having a wonderful party with my high school friends Tatin, Stephanie and May .. ... ! The damn bank refused to reverse the charges. ... cleaning the house for the Real Living photo shoot ... shoes, great books, discount furniture, and a lot more! That's it. Just checking in while I catch [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 10:24:59

Now Begins Thanksgiving Vacation

I am taking this entire week off.  Rather than have to deal with my project and task lists at work, I can concentrate on fun vacation activity: ... to the .223 stuff.  We’ll see how it works out. Clean the house for Thanksgiving guests.  Sadly this is a big ... pretty regularly. That’s basically my holiday plans for my week off.  I will be blogging [more...]

Date: 2008-11-22 17:39:46

Top Songs Played on My iPod for 2008

The average life span of a song on my Nano’s “Heavy Rotation” playlist is about a week, then I clean house and load up some more goodness. ( ... , You + Me MP3: Download d Fucked Up - “Black Albino Bones” CD: The Chemistry of Common Life ... CD: 4 d Bob Mould - “Silence Between Us” CD: District Line d Mogwai - “The Sun [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 16:34:13

Housekeeper’s High

I am in the zone. You know what I mean, don’t you? I have my headphones in ... up for all the damage done to my house during the day. There’s laundry to take upstairs to be folded ... that no one sees how much fun I’m getting out of cleaning my house. No one is interrupting [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 18:59:44

New Products

Clorox Anti AllergenI am a huge allergy sufferer and it makes it hard to function if things are not kept clean around my house ... formula helps neutralize up to 90 percent of common indoor allergens* that can hide in upholstery ... allergens, spray product onto surface from a distance of 12-24 inches, until slightly damp. Allow to air dry [more...]

Date: 2008-11-12 01:33:00

Progress & Giveaway

I really am on a tangent here.It consumes my thoughts and conversations and has completely taken over my blog.The House That Cleans Itself. Good book ... go underneath their hook. Next was the kitchen rug. It was a cute red one that looked adorable ... that I needed a rug that cleaned itself, so to speak. So I got this little number.It's woven bamboo [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 16:00:00

Whimsical Blue

You can find all my stuff that I make at my Lollishop Shoppe! All my banners come with a background to go on your blog which I will put in for FREE!! I am trying to start selling blog designs so I can make some extra money! Help me spread the word about my work! I luv new visitors! I really have to get off this puter and get my house cleaned [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 21:44:00

Nani

We were lucky enough to have our Nani from Canada here with us for a few days last week. What a lady! We enjoyed our time together so much ... she stayed with the kids. She was always cleaning and tidying the house her whole stay. One morning she asked me where the window cleaner was, and I admitted that I was embarrassed having her act as our maid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:55:00

Positive Results!

Positive Results! by Lia Halsall on December 27, 2008 Yesterday was my weekly weigh in and I’m happy to report that there’s been a drop in my ... runners for my current needs. Well anyway, today’s the beginning of spring cleaning my house. It’s long ... -arranging our furniture. Today I’m hoping to achieve the following rooms: ★ Guest Room ★ Healing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 19:21:28

It Started with a Chair, I Mean a Churro Craving...

…and it ended up like this.Actually, it kind of started with a few other things, too ... . I entertained the idea of cleaning my house as I looked around at the filth, but then I remembered that I hate cleaning. Grocery shopping? No. Gym? No. Being sad and wallowing? Yes.This is pretty [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:12:00

Change? I ain't seein' it so far...

It's been awhile since I stirred the pot, got a bee in my (or others') bonnet, or otherwise caused a ruckus with my opinions.So here goes.. ... of cleaning house, starting fresh. (stay with me here, all you doubters) I love Washington D.C. ... don't.The last Prez we had who treated the White House like a Hollywood Hooter's turned [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:16:00

20/365

Today was a very full day.  I took Zorba to school then came home to watch a bit of the big day on tv before heading off to lunch with a ... .  And I promised myself I was going to take more chances.  So instead of going home and cleaning my house (which really needs it) I headed out on a photography adventure.  I found an antique store [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 03:54:44

Why Do You Climb?

Once in a while, you’ll have a day where things are so busy that you have no realistic expectation of getting in a ride ... day. And then, almost by magic, a "ride window" appears. An appointment falls through. You finish ... was to start dinner for the family, followed by cleaning up the house. But dinner was made [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 18:59:25

Your own estate sale ad...

These photos are some of my recent treasures. This time of year I'm just not sure what to do with all my stuff ... 's, I don't want to many things to clutter our home. I also am in the phase of cleaning house before ... applique quilt. Retro Furn: 50’s red sectional sofa, Funky light fixtures, Round Bed, Blk vinyl sofa [more...]

Date: 2008-07-30 13:03:00

Frustrated with my Mom

I'm looking for outside opinions here. I'm getting older, and I'm moving out of the house this next summer as I transition to grad school. As such, my Mom is an adult who can do whatever she wants. I have no right to tell her what to. Still, I get frustrated. Outside of cleaning around the house, all she does is watch TV. She used [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 04:50:40

Jazz Up Your Walls-Forget Boring Beige

The house was unassuming from the outside.  A typical Prince William County brick front colonial with a great lot ... t set to high.  Upper level had 4 nice size bedrooms and other than a little clean up the house ... and not someone to come in with a mask and protective clothing to take out mold! Another day of interesting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 14:34:32

Five Questions: Talking McHale, Wittman, and Love with T'Wolves Blog

It's not easy being a Minnesota Timberwolves fan. Early-season ineptitude caused team owner Glen Taylor to finally put his foot down, ... is to clean house and bring in an entire new Front Office of fresh blood. Personally, my #1 coaching ... ever hope to possess. I think a young impressionable team for him to mold would be a decent fit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 18:55:18

checklist

1. Car seat inspected by the fire department- check2. Baby bag packed with clothes, diapers and everything else she could possibly need- check 3. My fancy car seat has arrived that I have been patiently waiting for- check 4. My house is clean- check 5. The carpet and Gracie's chair has been steam cleaned- check6. My hospital bag is packed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 02:00:00

Questions of the Week 30.

1. When did you last wonder if you are in the right path of your life? I honestly can’t remember when. but I’m sure I’ve been there. 2 ... if everybody’s awake, especially the little boy. Taking my time shopping, or window shopping, even ... . After cleaning the house, I need to take a shower, too. 6. Do you ever find it hard not to smile [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 14:16:32

A Pomegranate (possibly) Grows in Brooklyn

My mom’s been cleaning out her house in the Bronx, ... in my apartment? Why, when I can instead watch my scraggly sage plants get eaten up by tiny gray things that appear to live on the evolutionary edge between worm and mold? Why mess around with sprouting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 15:56:45

Illinois Quilt

I have been a good wife this morning.  Not only is the house clean, but the washing done, ... that he indiscriminately stuffs into them.I have even vacumed  the sewing room floor as it was a bit of a disaster ... points etc don’t meet?  It’s a bit like pondering just why nine year old boys don’t like cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:31:08

first word house

I finally finished this block today-my kick off to the house and hearth class by Tonya-I will be making more blocks as I find time - I have been Christmas decorating around the house and deep cleaning as well. A snow storm hit our area today and here is a view out our front door- such gusting wind it blew snow all over the patio furniture [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 01:46:00

Sick Sigma

Who wouldn't want to be efficient and produce high-quality products and services?  It’s one of those idealistic goals, like exercising five days a week at dawn, cleaning the house before you leave each morning, or religiously staying within your personal budget, that’s hard [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 00:31:40

My Daybook for 01.19.2008

Outside my window...sunny and it is suppose to be 60 degrees today.Hard to believe it is January! I am thinking... From the daycare room.. ... deadlines and pressure! I am hearing..."East to West" by Casting Crowns on Pandora Radio. AWESOME song! Around the house...zone cleaning (upstairs/girls room), organize 12x12 patterned paper, edit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:46:46

Am I Normal or Abnormal?

I consulted Dr. Hwei Ming few days ago. I nearly got heart attack. He diagnosed my problem. What’ problem? My problem of being thin… very thin for someone as tall as me. Why did I consult him? Because we were talking about how he is keeping up and then it came to house cleaning and then fats [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 19:38:27

While I will never claim to be an expert on the 5 Love Languages, ... a 2 hour cleaning binge for us. At that point, all I can think about is that a clean house could mean ... , what I have learned the most is: I have so much to learn! My wife’s love-langaue is acts of service, I’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 20:34:01

Live in Nanny- Why You Need to Choose a Live-in Nanny

By Alice SyCareer-driven parents can obtain a lot of benefits in hiring a live in nanny ... to other domestic duties like cooking, cleaning house, and keeping other things in order. Compared ... -time nanny leaves the house when working hours are over, so you may have difficulty contacting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 23:43:00

Bail Out Entrepreneurs, Not Big Auto

So, the Auto Bailout bombed in the Senate. Good. (Never thought I’d be writing about it in Venture Files . . ... clean — all stockholders, creditors, pension plans, and — most important of all, the unions ... s time to clean house, start over. I feel for the folks who will lose jobs, but sorry — [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 16:48:45

7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 17)

--- 1 --- Ugh. Honestly? It hasn't been a great week. Other than some very bright spots like one dear friend cleaning my house and another bringing over some delicious homemade meals for me to keep in my freezer, it was one of those weeks where I felt like I just could not control the chaos [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:00:00

Allergens

<!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:”"; margin:0in; margin-bottom: ... were getting worse and worse, causing her to have trouble breathing. We sent out specialists to check the house for mold, and they did find some. But honestly the biggest problem was house cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:44:27

Miscellaneous Happenings

Be forewarned: There is no deep point to this post. It is not spiritually uplifting, though you might get a laugh or two ( ... . I spent that week maniacally cleaning house, because that's what I do to distract myself when he's gone [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 15:12:48

a no good day

i was going to update the shop today. first i was going to take a jog, then i was going to take a nice long shower, clean the house, and go to target. these were, i'll admit, lofty plans seeing as i had minor surgery yesterday ... again for modern medicine and for my usual good health. i can't imagine another night [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 05:17:13

I'm running away!

The B. family is sneaking out of town for a few days to go camping in Sequoia National Park. Being the B ... , I made my vacation plans before I got hired and I'm not changing them), and btw does anyone know yet ... to leave; 2. Having to clean the house before leaving (no, seriously: the dishes will rot if we don't [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 18:26:27

Oh Honey, Please Change the Vacuum Celaner Bag!

As a stay at home mother, I always make sure that our house is always clean especially since I have toddlers who are always making a mess after I clean up. One day, my husband told me to sit back and relax and let him do the house chores while he is off from work which makes me happy. He went to vacuum the carpet and the vacuum cleaner smells [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 14:57:00

TIME FOR A CHANGE

I am so bored with the look of this blog. Sorry if it looks like I fed it a hand full of diet pills at the moment, but I am doing some major house cleaning and down sizing. For years I have had a ton of weird ... at how much "blog furniture" I have accumulated over the past almost 4 years. Hell, I can't believe [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:29:00

the amazing trips summer 2008 tour

So, we're going on a trip in our favorite rocket ship. Or minivan. Whatever you want to call it. We're leaving Saturday. Probably in the afternoon, after I go through and manically clean the house from top to bottom ... , the last thing I want to do is come home to a dirty house. And if we ever perished (banish the thought [more...]

Date: 2008-06-20 06:58:37

So tired

So tired December 21, 2008 Filed in: Life In General I have been going full steam since Friday ... (arthritis) didn’t help at all either. Then this morning I decided to give the house a light cleaning ... in some time to work on finalizing some designs… I do not know. I’m currently finishing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 04:56:39

By popular demand - A week in my life

Have you guys all read Just a Southern Girl? It's written by Kim and she is a missionary in Argentina ... to happen.This schedule continues until the first kid comes home from school at 2:50. This is the first year ... time.Before that child gets home, I make sure the house is semi-clean and organized. I am a big [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 12:00:00

Beyond Xenia

North, beyond the flat fields, where the stubble of corn stalks left standing fades to blond beneath a bright winter sun, and silver-roofed silos stand as sentries beside small, clean brick houses of the dozing mid-western farms, the historic town of Xenia welcomes rural travelers. Its stately, old city buildings [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 11:49:00

Is Your House Clean? Really?

I am a stay at home mom most days with a few subbing jobs thrown in for good measure, as most of you may know ... pleased with my progress on today's to-do list. We had a few minor mold problems in the past, but I've ... problem. I suppose it's more because of the availability of food product for the mold to feast [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 15:41:00

Weekend Roundup - Cleaning The Carpet Edition

Every year we get our carpets and living room furniture steam cleaned. It’s amazing how much dirt can accumulate! ... to get the house all clean for the holidays. Here are some articles I enjoyed reading this past week [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 11:02:23

BN Image change needed

The New Straits Times reports that BN leaders are aware of the need to change its image if it is to retain its majority moving forward: ... to do is to start cleaning house and not respond to external threats. It should start with the party ... among the grassroots. Lesson for the BN: Cleaning up Umno and reforming itself is something [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:25:56

After Christmas Letdown? (Article)

“You gotta pay the price,” one of my clients is always telling me ... , and flushes out toxic emotions. Do it especially if you don’t feel like it. 2. If you’re an introvert you may prefer something like yoga or Tai Chi. 3. Clean your house from top to bottom, doing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:18:03

The Unintentional Resolution

Photograph © 2006-2009 Sue Rissel All Rights ReservedI did not resolve to keep my house clean ... not resolve to find myself with no plans on a Tuesday afternoon and no chores (to deliberately ... that is not overflowing. It empowers me. It motivates me, and I am relaxed.This new Sue is amazingly efficient [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:22:00

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