Blitz to a Clean(Ish) House

Blitzkrieg or “lightening war” is a term first used by the Germans in 1935 to describe a series of powerful, but brief, attacks meant to thoroughly discombobulate the enemy while surrounding them, and ultimately bring a swift victory.  I’ve come to use this term to describe the way I approach house cleaning.…

Treading Water

I’m choosing to take pleasure in the little things this morning–like a clean kitchen, and red primroses, and a candle–because the kids are sick again and I kind of want to just crawl into bed and stay there until life gets easier. But life doesn’t get easier unless you work…

Weekly Wrap-up

I love the tidy feeling of conclusion and beginning anew each Sunday.  I know I’m not alone in Sunday being a big planning day.  In fact, as I’m getting into the years of home education, I fully expect my Sunday plans to become even more vital. For now, though it’s…

17 Goals For 2017

Happy New Year! This time of planning and goal setting is one of my very favorite times of year. Even though our plans fail, and each new day is full of the unexpected challenges that make up life, there is something satisfying about laying out on paper my best goals…