When we put our house on the market in late June, one of my major concerns was how we’d be able to keep it spotless for showings. While it would never qualify for an episode of Hoarders, it almost always had that “lived-in” quality with a toddler, a baby, and a dog running amok.… READ MORE!
Archives for August 2014
Going home
The countdown has begun. We officially have less than two weeks left in Omaha. On September 1st, the kids and I will be departing from Eppley Airfield and arriving in…… READ MORE!
Weekend reading: link roundup
We have just three weekends left in Omaha. Isn’t that crazy? I’m starting to feel anxious about moving and all that’s involved: packing, saying goodbyes, creating new routines.… READ MORE!
There’s no such thing as a new idea
One of the most challenging aspects of blogging is the pressure to create original content. It’s obviously much easier to link to other people’s blogs or to post product roundups than it is to produce, photograph and write something entirely new.
For many of us (especially those of us with babies who still don’t sleep through the night), inspiration doesn’t flow 24/7. But even when we’re feeling totally inspired, we’re often not able to publish a DIY or launch a new series immediately. Because life.
So what happens when another blogger beats you to the punch? When somebody else publishes an identical DIY or launches a similar series while you’re still getting your act together?… READ MORE!
Back-to-school supplies for grown-ups
I don’t miss homework, and I definitely don’t miss exams, but I do miss the excitement of getting organized for a new academic year. Shopping for school supplies was something I looked forward to every September.
If the end of summer still puts you in the mood to go back-to-school shopping, here are nine office supplies to make heading back to work (instead of the classroom) a little more bearable.