I’m determined to drive out manual Jeep well, so I drove it to dd’s school. Stalled out twice in the driveway, and then wondered why it was accelerating so slowly on the main road. It’s because I was in third gear, not first. 😐 At least I didn’t stall anywhere else? And h wasn’t in the car to see me?
G is going prom dress shopping with her friends. I’m kind of disappointed- I was looking forward to taking her. But I get it, she’s 17, friends are cooler than the host mom.
H and I are driving to WV today to pick up a new to us Jeep. We’re going to grab lunch, too. Excited for a little day date!
I'm looking for a specific car. H is leery of buying of the internet and not seeing or driving a car in person but inventory is so low that I'm considering it.
Any advice? I'd rather not drive 200 miles to end up not getting a car or paying for delivery and then worse, getting a lemon.
We did drive it before we signed the papers. I’d ask the dealership to send detailed pictures, especially if any scratches, etc. so you can see if it’s something you can live with.
Thanks, I think the daily reminders will help. I know there are a few things hidden in the back of my pantry that need to go.
But I'm going to confess from the outset that I'm going to be skipping days 3, 5, 6, and 7.
Day 3 because I just can't be bothered to fold my PJs that way. Days 5 and 7 because I hate lazy susans and wood hangars. Day 6 because I am already ridiculous about bundling my cords. My H isn't allowed to touch his own computer setup anymore because I went in and rewired everything. LOL!
Yeah, I just went through and read the rest of the week, lol. I’m going to tweak some of those!
No need to take everything out. Just grab a trash bag and start checking dates. Keep track of the expired items that should be replaced or never bought again. If you have bulk items in canisters, make sure to write the expiration date on the back, either with a label maker or a washable chalk marker, because no one likes a stale pasta night.
Day 2 - Tackle a Drawer
Not two. Just one. We always say, “If you can manage a drawer, you can do so much more.” And it’s so true! Drawers are a manageable project that will give you a bite-sized win without feeling overwhelmed. Use individual inserts in various sizes to contain your categories, testing multiple configurations to come up with the smartest solution for the space.
Day 3 - Master the File Fold
File folding is so calming—it’s basically a cheap form of therapy. This technique turns stacks of clothing or linens upright so you can quickly identify what you have, and helps maximize drawer space when you really need it.
Step 1: Lay the shirt flat in front of you, with the front of the shirt facing down.
Step 2: Fold in the right sleeve
Step 3: Fold both sleeves to the middle of the shirt. Fold the sides of the shirt slightly, it should never go past where the hem (aka the neckline stitching) begins on either side
Step 4: Fold the shirt in half from the bottom hem
You’re done! The trick to knowing whether you folded it correctly is if the shirt stands up by itself with the folded side up. If your shirts need a little extra support, feel free to add some expandable dividers into your drawer.
Day 4 - Edit Your Inbox
Start by purging anything you no longer need and unsubscribing to any newsletter or promotional content that is clogging up your inbox. Then set up folders for your general categories (Work, Family, Travel, Etc.) and use filters so emails go straight to the inbox they belong in. From there, you can also prioritize these emails into categories that signal action such as Reply or Waiting For Reply so you don’t miss anything.
Day 5 - Try a Turntable
If there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that we *love* a turntable. They work practically anywhere in the home and can be the perfect solution for even the trickiest of spaces! Think about something that is giving you trouble. Maybe it’s the fact that you can never access the cooking oils properly in your pantry. Maybe it’s that awkward corner in your bathroom cabinet where things get lost in the mix. Try a turntable and see what happens!
Day 6 - Tame the Cords
Every device seems to come with extra cables, adapters, and accessories. Chances are, you probably don’t need all of them, BUT IF YOU DO…wrap a cord tie around each individual cord, add a label to identify what they go, and store them in a designated drawer or bin.
Day 7 - Swap Your Hangers
Wire and plastic hangers are the worst. Sorry if that offends anybody, but it’s true. If you’re looking for the easiest way to update your closet and maximize hanging room, invest in matching velvet or wooden hangers.
Day 8 - Designate a Dropspot
If you enter and exit your home on a regular basis, you need a drop spot. It’s exactly what the name suggests…a spot where you can drop things. Your keys, your bag, your shoes, your mail, your kid’s school paperwork you need to sign. It can be as simple as a tray on an entryway table with some hooks on the wall.
Day 9 - Clean Up Your Camera Roll
The best part about these digital projects is that you can accomplish them from literally anywhere. You don’t even need WiFi for this one! The process for organizing digitally is the same as organizing a physical space. Start by deleting anything you don’t need. For us, that usually means screenshots and the thousands of blurry selfies our kids take when they *borrow* our phones. Then sort the remaining photos in categorized folders on your phone so you can access them easily.
Also, the roofing company is missing out on good advertising. My h works for a roofing company, and if they were doing this roof, they’d let the neighbors know there might be some noise and mess, but they’d clean it all up, and leave some lit, in case the neighbors also needed a new roof.
preppy I follow a couple local personal organizers on IG and I love watching their stories each day. So relaxing and satisfying.
Anyone you recommend following?
I started cleaning through dd’s toys with her yesterday, and omg, she’s a little hoarder. We’re making some progress, though, hoping to finish it up tonight.
I don’t really hide it, but he doesn’t really have an idea of what I spend on like decor stuff for the house. He just has no grasp of what those things cost, lol.
I’m 39. Mom worked full time until my youngest sister was born, I was 4. She was a secretary. She then worked part-time at Hecht’s until I was 10, then went back to work full-time, again as a secretary. She managed to work her way up over the years.
I cut cable the other day, which will save us almost $100/month and today we switched to AT&T from Verizon, which will save us another $100/month. And I’m checking out Aldi today for groceries. Trying to save money other places so I can buy some new things for the house, lol.
Speaking of cable, did anyone see the NYTimes article “How I Cut My Family’s Cable and Streaming Bill by $170”. The author was paying $400 for internet, cable, and streaming. I don’t know in what kind of universe you pay that much. We have a lot of streaming options and with fiber internet we pay about $120. I don’t usually pass judgement on other peoples expenses, but…..
Ours just went up to $290. Insane! I chatted with Xfinity, and we’re now down to internet only! I think I’ll do the Hulu live plan.
We really need to quit cable, but despite all of the threads I’ve read on it, I’m still not sure what streaming apps we might need. Anyone want to take pity on me and help?