Taking a break to get the house in order. Yes fall cleaning and painting. Well I'm not doing the painting Chuck is. And he has been painting since labor day on the weekends. I'm happy that the living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway and family room are done. 2 more rooms and he'll be finished the painting. I've been looking for new drapes which I just found and to redecorate the bathroom. It's coming along nicely. I started by doing all the closets, no not at once. One each week then I moved onto the dresser drawers and hutch. Now it's time to do the hope chest. You don't have to be overwhelmed, just pace yourself and make a plan and commit. If you're closet is a huge mess then break it down in doable sections - hanging, shoes, shelves. Trust me you'll be glad to have it finally done and reap the benefits. It's a perfect time to donate unwanted items, they're are a lot of people that could use the things that are just taking up space and you no longer need.
I've taken off a month and need maybe another 2 weeks to finish up around the house. It's time to make my life simpler and less for me to take care of. I'm so happy with what we've been doing. I've always been organized but I really have stepped up my game. I've made things easier to reach and for me to deal with.
Did you know that it's only 81 days until Christmas? I know!!! But I've been busy on that front also. I only have 3 more kids gifts to buy and pay for. No holiday debt for me. I've been trying to get a gift a week and pay for it. I'm always done by the end of October and this year will be no different. I also made alot of gifts this year. I love handmade gifts so I thought it would be perfect to make things this year. Of course I've started back in March and think I'm in pretty good shape. I'll go over the list one more time to make sure I have everyone covered. It just takes a little planning and it really isn't that hard. You still have plenty of time to get that gift made. Don't think to long and get started.
Leave me a message and let me know what you've been up to. Would love to hear from you.
2 comments:
You sound so "on top of" everything, Dottie!! Please send a little of your ambition over my way, and best of luck completing your projects! ;)
Hey Dottie~
I have to agree with Rose Ann that your on top of everything!! :) Wonderful for you! I have lots of organizing around here to do but it's all on hold till the beginning of the new year. I've been busily working on things for my holiday craft show which is coming soon. After that's over I will deal with Christmas, take a break then start ripping & tearing around here! Thanks for all your tips on getting things done...hopefully it'll work for me! :)
Take care and hope to soon see some of your lovely creations! We MISS YOU!!!
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