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Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lumbele, I haven't ordered any faucets for this remodel yet, but we remodeled a bathroom about a year ago. It has a Jado Glance faucet. We love it! It's for a bathroom sink that is dark stone, kind of like granite/marble. Jado has a website, I love their non-ornate stuff.

Paper clutter...ugh! Why did this happen in life? Years ago there was never this much paper clutter.

I love that quote "there is no way to organize clutter", it will help keep me motivated and on task.

Vee, thanks for the above link and tip. I really like that idea!

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 10:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow, Happy, I poked my head into their website and I love the style. Wish I had known about them last year when we renovated. OTH, maybe it's good I didn't, those prices are pretty steep.

Like that collection bowl idea, Vee. Can't think of anything to put in them, but I like the idea.LOL

Where is Lk? Anybody seen her out there in cyberspace? Hope she is ok.

Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 9:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, the prices are steep! We have a contractor friend that got us a huge discount! (about 40%, I think) One reason we choose that faucet was because it seemed the only one that would fit our sink. (The sink is like a big bowl on top of the counter. We didn't want a really high faucet because we didn't want kids splashing water all over the room.) We'd already purchased it. Next time I won't buy one w/o the other, it was really hard to find a faucet. I'd really like a wall faucet for the next bathroom, but it will be harder to replace than a counter faucet. So, I think we ruled out a wall faucet.

I am going to put photos in a container, pretty bowl or something. We often just have them lying in a stack anyway. People really love to rifle through them.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi there, Happy and Lum. Gee, I miss everybody. Thought I might pop in and find Purplecow in here someday. You know, she did pop in to say howdy in my folder so I know she's out there. Stop in someday and stay awhile, Purple!

Now I know for a fact that Spinner is on a cruise vacation to Barcelona so we won't be hearing from her any time soon. I do hope that she will tell us about her trip, though.

Don't know where our girl is, haven't seen her at all. Lk, what are you doing and how's it going?

Thought I'd share this list of the Nine Traits of an Organized Kitchen from ineedmoretime.com. If I follow it, and I think I should, I will be making some major changes in the kitchen...namely in the cookbook department. They are taking over my space and I only use two of them.

Happy decluttering and may your wings be fluttering, too.

Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Friday, May 20, 2005 - 12:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi to you too Vee. Thanks for the nine traits. My kitchen is one of the most organized places in my home, but I love knowing I have the website to look through someday when I have more time. The word organization is like a magnet to me.

Ok, we all miss you Lkunkel! Hope all's well!

I hope to get rid of a lot of stuff this weekend. We'll see, my hopes are always higher than the time I have. Also, we will have nice weather this weekend and it really makes me want to play outside with the kids! (which is actually more important, but the work needs done too...)



Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Monday, May 30, 2005 - 2:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
bump, I don't want us to lose this thread. I will be redoing my pantry with those three tier shelves, in between my kitty issues(they are stated in the cat thread). I am hoping it will make me more organized in the food area.

Hope everyone is keeping up and where is LK? I am a bit concerned.

Lumbele
Member

07-12-2002

Monday, May 30, 2005 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey, Dipo, thanks for reminding us.

The other day I caught Lk in messenger. She hasn't been feeling so hot lately. Dang fibro! When she is doing better again, I expect to see her around here again, right LK?

I rearranged my linen-closet-come-pantry, too. With all this carb counting we are visiting in there less and less, so I moved things around. Condiments moved from bottom shelf to eye level. It seems that's the one shelf we keep dipping into.LOL

My basement is still a mess. The storage area has much improved, but since we did that I have found stuff that needs to go into those containers elsewhere in the house, so I have been collecting so we only have to haul them out once. In the meantime I got a few piles under foot.

Now I need to catch up on my mending/sewing pile. Ick, I hate that chore and have been procrastinating accordingly. No excuse now though, since the sewing table is all set up. Maybe I'll stick around here just a little longer.


Grandmato2
Member

07-16-2004

Monday, May 30, 2005 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have 6 more days of school and then I really need to kick butt on this house. I am planning a yard sale in June to help clear out the clutter.

Next . . .

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 9:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I haven't been doing too much in my own home as far as clutter, but I have been helping my niece a lot to get her home in order. She moved into her paternal grandmother's home and there is a lifetime of stuff that needs to be decluttered. I actually prefer to help in someone else's space; it's a whole lot more fun, don't you all agree?

Hang in there, Grandmato2, the last week of school can seem so loonnnnggg.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 12:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I recently signed up for a free ezine from I Need More Time. My first one contained these pieces of advice about something I had not given much thought to, but which I have going on all the time—mind clutter! Here are the tips and maybe they'll be of service to some of you as they already are helping me think about things differently... This is particularly true of the last item of advice.

Living Beyond Mind Clutter

We've all experienced mind clutter at some time. Most moms I know face it on a daily basis. Grieving people may struggle with it for years. What is it?

Mind clutter is when you have too many thoughts cluttering your mind. Moms' brains are filled with the hundreds of things they have to remember on a daily basis.

Those who have lost a loved one are constantly distracted from everyday activities by thoughts of that person or by scattered thoughts related to the mourning process.

Mind clutter can be greatly reduced with these tips:

* Write it down. Keep to do lists, to buy lists, to call lists and idea files.

* Limit distractions. Turn off the TV, close your office door, take some time to yourself.

* Work at staying (or becoming) organized. A cluttered lifestyle adds to a cluttered mind.

* Use a calendar to keep track of every little thing such as when rented movies and books are due. Try different planner/calendar formats until you find one you like and use.

* Keep a notebook with you all the time, and when you find yourself distracted by a thought, write it down.




Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Sunday, June 05, 2005 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mind clutter too much, eh? Well I thought that I had cleared up all the other clutter so there was nothing left, but that. Not!!

It's been so warm that now I realize that we have to get out the summer clothes and, because we have continued to lose weight, we are not going to fit into a lot of it. Honestly, it makes me want to eat just thinking about it. Time to just set the timer and take the baby steps.

Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Monday, June 06, 2005 - 8:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh I've been so busy but not getting much done! (Too many things with the kids schools are scheduled for the last couple wks. of school.)

Good tips Vee, I definitely have that mind clutter, I do write it down, got up at 4 am to do that today! (mind clutter keeping me from getting back to sleep!)

I haven't visited tvch much lately...no time. Anyway, I see LK still is not back. I wonder if someone has seen her in other threads?

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Sunday, June 12, 2005 - 5:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
too many things are happening right now, I will be back soon. Keep p the good work everyone!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 9:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi, Dipo, hope you find your way back to let us know how things are going. While landi and Lum haven't checked in lately, I happen to know that they are both busily flywashing. I wish I were, but that's another story for another day. Have fun, everybody!

Landi
Member

07-29-2002

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
all day yesterday was throw away, put away, give away. i got 2 boxes on my front porch for give away. and 1 box went to throw away. and we were left for 2 for put away. the put away's are all in bins with lids.

ohhhhhhhhh and my kitchen was all clean with a shined sink yesterday. along with 7 loads of laundry.


Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Don't you love shined sinks? It's one of my favorite things! Every time I see an unshined sink, I feel like tackling it.

Great job, landi! It's a good feeling to get rid of that extra stuff.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
um, Vee, can I give you my address? ;)

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Julie, what you talking about...I've seen your shiny sinks!

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 11:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Vee, we actually have a little problem goin' on now... Our disposal stopped working over the weekend and it takes forever for the water to go down. So my sink looks pretty bad right now-lotta crumby type residue all over it. (I wish I married a handyman!!!)

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 11:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh dear! That does sound nasty. Maybe there's something HERE that might help you. Good luck, Julie.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 12:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OHMYGOD VEE!!!! Can I kiss you??!!! I had already called the repairman. (Good thing he wasn't home!) Then I sit down and check out the clubhouse. I see something about shiny sinks and before i know it you direct me to a website that resulted in ME fixing the disposal!!!

I love ya VEE!!! You totally ROCK!!!! Just for you I am going to post a cute picture of Ella!!!



Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 12:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Did I say THANK YOU Vee? THANK YOU!!! Oh, and Ella really does have two legs!!!

Scout
Member

01-20-2005

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 12:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL Julie!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 12:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well of course she does! My goodness, she is growing so fast and she is so darned cute that it's unbelievable.

Okay, Julie, never thought I'd be saying this, but how did you fix the garbage disposal? LOL

Hiya, Scout! Glad to see you over here. Stop in and stay longer next time.

Scout
Member

01-20-2005

Monday, June 13, 2005 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Vee -

Do you have a project going right now? After cleaning out the shed, I'm ready to start on the garage. I have most of it finished, but now I need to do some painting. First up - the work bench and cabinets, then out to do the patio furniture, picnic table and fence. Waiting until the end of the week, though, because it's supposed to be much cooler!