A Simple Decluttering Guide (+ 20 years cleaning toilets together 💕)

By rahmat hidayat

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

​ On The Blog: Love it, Use it, or Lose it (a simple decluttering guide) It's been 20 years since Dave and I met (cleaning bathrooms on our college campus). I knew he'd be perfect for me, but assumed it could never work since he was a senior and I was a freshman. Thankfully, he needed a 5th year to finish his degree, and after 8 months of cleaning together, he FINALLY asked me out... we were engaged 8 months later. 🥰 ​ After 20 years, he still helps me clean bathrooms (occasionally) and he did turn out to be perfect for me. We're aging like fine wine, my friends! 😍 ​ ​ Simple Food. The kids have requested red Jell-O hearts for our Valentine's meal... simple enough! These are really fun, easy to make, and very "sturdy". Try my recipe --> Our Favorite Finger Jell-O Cutouts. ​ ​ Organized Home. Decluttering doesn't have to be complicated... just be honest with yourself: Do you love it? Do you actually use it? If not, lose it and enjoy the extra space! Learn more --> Love it, use it, or lose it (a decluttering guide). ​ ​ Intentional Living. As women, our natural tendency is to do all the things for all the people we love... but it's OK to take a breath and consider our own needs and desires for a minute. Not in a selfish way -- but in an "I'm going to be gentle with myself so I can pour into others even more" kind of way. Let me help you get started! Keep reading --> 14 simple ways to show yourself some love. ​ ​ In other news... Snowshoeing... sans snow: Simon and I were supposed to go snowshoeing last week, but the snow melted so we went on a bird-watching hike instead. He's my bird-loving boy so he had lots of fun. 🦅 I downloaded the Merlin Bird ID app so we could listen to different bird calls. ​ 100 Days: Clara celebrated 100 days of Kindergarten and a dear friend from church celebrated his 100th birthday (he actually fought in WWII 😯), so we've been doing lots of 100 things around here lately. 💯 She still insists that she can't count any higher than 109 LOL! ​ Dress-Up Clothes for the Win: Readers often ask for recommendations on kids' toys and games... honestly, the "toy" our kids use all year long is dress-up clothes. They are constantly dressing up for different games or skits with each other, with neighbors, or with whoever else is around. James is currently on a fake glasses kick... I told him he should be a professor for Halloween next year. 👓 ​ ​ High Waist Full-Coverage Swimsuit Bottom: This is one of my current Google & Amazon searches as we gear up for spring break and summer pool season. What's up with "cheeky bottoms" (and for little girls too!)? Even IF you look good in that style, they can't be comfortable!👙 ​ Meal Plan: Mexican buffet (with leftovers from the weekend) Beef stew, green beans, rolls ​Sausage and cheese tortellini soup, rolls, crackers, apple slices Burgers, grilled veggies, baked beans, finger jello hearts 💕 ​Chicken drumsticks, cheesy rice, roasted veggies, applesauce Spaghetti & meatballs, Caesar salad, garlic bread​ ​Charcuterie board for movie night ​ Have a great week and Happy Valentine's Day! Andrea ​Visit My Blog​ ...for I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances. (Phil. 4:11) ​ Need to simplify your inbox? Unsubscribe (no hard feelings!) ​Manage your profile. PO Box 13, Jamestown, MI 49427

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