Homestead Mini-update

I'm cutting back to the bare essentials! Here's the condensed version of what is happening with us in this season. We have a baby due in 15 more weeks, which means (based on history/experience) we have a baby coming in 12 weeks. I've been struggling through some depression and anxiety, some of it warranted, some … Continue reading Homestead Mini-update

Cleaning Day

If there's one thing that is inescapably true of life with small children, it's that there is always something that needs cleaning. Whether it's laundry, floors, or the children themselves- there's always something to be cleaned. Today, I happened to look up at our light in the dining room and noticed the abysmal state of … Continue reading Cleaning Day

Decluttering Room by Room: Kitchen

I'm short on kitchen space. Until we get the whole durn kitchen gutted and redone, I have to find ways to make it functional. For now that means getting rid of the clutter and junk. My first priority was to maximize useable counter space. There isn't much to start with so it needs to be … Continue reading Decluttering Room by Room: Kitchen