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This set of Bitty Twins is actually my childhood set. I don't remember getting these dolls because I was so little (and I have a horrible memory.) I was always kind to my dolls though, I never played rough with them so all my childhood dolls including these ones are actually in pretty good shape. There were no scuffs or marks on them and all their paint is still intact. They were very dusty though, to the point where the dust had formed dark splotches I was afraid I couldn't get out. Luckily it came off with some baking soda. When I outgrew baby dolls these guys pretty much just lived in their crib at my grandparent's house. I was recently over there helping them declutter and organize when I came across these two in the back of the closet in the guest room. The moment I saw them I knew I had to save them. It's so much fun having my Bitty Twins back in my life. I named them Alex and Annie partly after a favorite jewelry brand and partly because no other names seemed to suit them. I'm excited to have these two back in my life and I'm excited to start collecting their collection.
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At one time I knew the history behind this smokestack, but I've forgotten it at this point. Needless to say, this is a landmark in our small town. They decorate the top of it for various holidays with lights; it hasn't been decorated for Halloween yet but soon they will be adding the outline of a pumpkin to the top of this and light it up.
I have been slowly reading through the beginning of "Within the Frame", and as I was out there shooting today, I tried to apply what I was learning. I moved around to several different places until I got the perspective I wanted. Then, when I got home, I was reading some more in the book and he was talking about excluding things from the frame and trying color, monochrome and duo tones to see which one draws you into the picture. So, I decided to try it with this shot. I used Lighroom 3 to adjust lighting, clarity and a few other things that I can't remember right at this point, then took it into Photoshop Elements 8 and played with the lighting a bit more, isolating the door to the smokestack to lighten it and make it stand out, lightened the smokestack itself, darkened the sky a bit more, removed a few distracting objects, removed a cable that was coming into the shot, and removed a distracting stick "thing" from the corner of the shot. Took it back to Lightroom and made a couple more adjustments and then uploaded it.
I think that, for my first attempt at trying to "declutter" a shot and achieve what I had in mind, I'm happy with this. I will upload and attach the original in the comments section.
Day 17: Set a specific bed time and stick to it.
I've had this rule for myself for who knows how long: I try to be in bed by 10 p.m. and I really have to be in bed by 10:30 p.m. - no exceptions! My son wakes up around 5 a.m. and we have a looong day ahead, especially if I'm too tired. I'm doing this for both of us. He takes a good nap around noon and lately I've been so tired I sometimes take a short nap, too.
Day 18: Read FlyLady's Eleven Commandments
You'll find them here.
Top row:
I was putting out one of our Hot Spots for a couple of minutes. After - before. I just recently washed the tablecloth and it still needs to be ironed. I don't like it too much, but I want to keep the new table from getting damaged and that will do when it's just the three of us here.
Middle row:
Keeping the sink shiny. After - before.
Bottom row:
The plates I just washed. We have these over the sink dish-drying cabinets.
My alarm clock for Day 17. I really don't need an alarm clock, but I keep that close at hand at nights to see the time, when needed.
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"you don't need two to tango at all, simply
allow the music to flow through your veins, it's
energy, after all, sing out loud if you must and
take a step forward, followed by two steps back
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much like life at large, stay on your toes and
sway with the waves, what others think of
your moves, is irrelevant at best, do you in
everything you do and pour your heart out
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don't let anyone put you in a corner, in fact,
always stay out of the box, you did not come
here to play by others' rules, make your own
and those willing to play will come along
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blending in is never the answer, stand out,
break out of the mold, twist and shake
and feel the life force from above, release
the tension and simply flow as you go
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and by now you know that your body is a
temple for your soul, so treat it well, declutter
as often as you can, listen to the music playing
within and every chance you get, dance!" sth
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he had very brotherly energy … I don’t know why I just kept giggling, I couldn’t help but not too … we were watching football and he kept saying – ‘concentrate, stay with me’ … he was snapping his fingers to keep my attention … ‘look me in the eye and follow’ … he made me loosen up, like shake off any other energy and align to the music … my hubby brought in ice cream and he was ‘o’k, I’ll just wait‘ ... he jumped on a ledge, propped his arms by his side and started swinging his legs … as soon as I put my empty bowl down, he jumped off ‘o’k, let’s go’ … he was like a little league coach, go, go, go .. very fast on his feet, almost floating on his toes
Iater I mentioned to my hubby, that I felt his left leg was shorter than his right, he walked with a skip and sort of led on with his left shoulder, almost rolling it forward … he said, that doesn’t sound right, he looked it up online and it turns out, he had a freak accident playing football and had a surgery on his left foot that almost ended his dancing carrier
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D80 18-55mm | 28mm (equiv 42mm) | f/4.5 | 0.8s | ISO 100 | Handheld | Gruyères, Switzerland
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My shinning Knight !! He came to rescue me with a drill machine in one hand and a hammer in the other !!
These have been placed recently on the west wall so that we can start storing " Vertically " now.
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Decluttered computer cabinet and cleared up the cables. Attached two blocks to the back for easy plugging in of power-supplies.
I have been married to my husband for 14 years, and we have three children: two girls and a boy. My son has a disability, and it’s been difficult for him and our family. I had always worked full time in order to help provide for my kids and to contribute financially to our household.
A few years ago, my son started having problems at school, and I was having to leave work on a regular basis. My husband and I decided it would be best if I quit my job and stayed home full time with my son. So, for a year and a half I did just that. It wasn’t easy. I became depressed. Even though I was helping my son, I felt worthless. We struggled financially living off of my husband’s income. He did seasonal work in the construction field, so work wasn’t always guaranteed for him.
I was at home watching the news one evening when a story about Goodwill Industries Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa’s Customer Connect program aired. It was a six-month program that taught individuals customer service training. It sparked my interest. I thought to myself, “This may be just what I need.”
I called the number several days later. Unfortunately, the program was full by the time I called. Why didn’t I call sooner? Even though I was disappointed, I was motivated to do something with myself. So I enrolled in a local college to start taking some classes. Several months had passed and I was about ready to begin my classes when I received a call from Goodwill’s Customer Connect. She called to inform me that they had a spot for me in their next cohort. I was so excited I didn’t hesitate and immediately went down to their main office to fill out paper work.
I completed the program six months later. It wasn’t easy. My son’s disability and the issues that come with it were still there. I had to leave class early a few times to be with my son, but Goodwill understood and allowed me to do so. With the help of Goodwill, I was able to secure an internship with Charles Drew Health Center. That lasted 12 weeks and eventually turned into full-time employment.
Today I am a WIC Clerk in the WIC Center at Charles Drew. I enroll individuals into the program. I really love my job. I enjoy my coworkers and am so blessed to be working. I am so happy I am able to contribute to my family’s needs financially. The lights stay on. We are able to do things like go to the movies. My son is doing better. My oldest daughter is in college. Life is good for us.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it experiences a lot of foot traffic. With three meals a day and so many items to store, this space can quickly become disorganized. However, it’s important to keep your kitchen organized because this will streamline your daily routines.
From Tupperware, to pots and pans, to the pile of cleaning supplies under the sink, it is hard to know where to start. So let our recipe for decluttering your kitchen guide you.
Cabinets and Drawers
Without organized cabinets, it can be difficult to meal prep. Also, if your kitchen is crowded with unnecessary items, it’s tough to cook and clean.
Start by clearing out your cabinets. When you have everything out, decide what to keep, donate, sell, or toss. Discard anything overused, chipped, or expired. Overused items could include: an old non-stick pan, chipped glassware, or a scratched pot. This could also include expired snacks or spices that you no longer use. Do you have Tupperware containers that are missing a lid? Do you have a mug collection that has gotten out of control? Then it’s time to toss or donate these items.
Once you’ve narrowed down what is reentering your cabinets, create labels and sections based on frequency of use. Labels allow easier access and serve as a reminder when you’re running low on ingredients. This could also help your kids unload the dishwasher. Sections allow for better organization. Add risers to stack plates and use clear containers. When you use clear containers, it’s easier to find what you need.
Declutter Tip: Add removable, non-adhesive water-resistant liners to your cabinets to prevent water damage and to help make cleaning easier.
You can repeat these steps for your drawers and pantry. Add drawer organizers and you’ll have a well-organized miscellaneous drawer everyone is sure to envy. For your pantry, add a Lazy Susan so you can easily access your spices. Use clear containers to hold grab-and-go snacks and granola bars. This will make it easier to write your grocery list, as you can see what you have in your drawers and pantry.
Refrigerator
The refrigerator is one of the most forgotten areas of the kitchen, but it can also be home to some of the most harmful bacteria in your house. To better your health and the quality of your food, start by creating a schedule to regularly clear, clean, and organize your refrigerator.
Clear out any unused or expired food. Check for any expired products or spills you may not have noticed. Be sure to discard of these items properly, as some states require you to leave meat in the packaging to better prevent any spread of harmful bacteria. Check out your state’s rules for proper disposal of these items.
Clean your refrigerator, the drawers, the shelves, and any additional containers you may have for organization. If your refrigerator allows, adjust your shelving for optimal use of your space, making it convenient for your daily use. If possible, add liners to your drawers and shelves.
Declutter Tip: Be sure to use hot water, soap, and a new sponge when cleaning your refrigerator. Some disinfectant products can be toxic and should not be used around food.
Organize your items. The top of your refrigerator should be home to drinks, quick grab-and-go snacks, and any leftovers. Lower shelves should contain any ingredients slated for cooking. Your refrigerator door has less opportunity to remain cold, so this is a great place to store condiments. Any dairy or eggs should always be placed in the coldest area of your refrigerator, so try to place these products toward the back of the top shelf. For more organization tips, check out this link.
Don’t forget to take a picture of your newly organized kitchen and share with us here for a chance to win one of our weekly prizes and an entry for the Grand Prize!
Visit Here:https://www.invitationhomes.com/blog/clear-the-clutter-challenge-1-the-kitchen/
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www.organizingbuddy.com -- i made these boxes for the top of my cupboard. my other cupboard is purple so this is where the colour-choice is coming from. i had 90 cm (3 ft) space at the top of my cupboard, and i really wanted to use that space up. this is my own design, and i printed the papers out.
i would like to connect with people to organize our home together. sometimes i could use some motivation or encouragement.
if you would like to have the template for this or to know how i made it you can contact me by clicking here: www.organizingbuddy.com/feedback.html
i also made a little video about it, and i will post it on youtube and on my site, when i will have the time.
If I knew how to do serious post-processing, I bet could declutter the background so that the sight of these birds, coming straight for our heads, was somehow more impressive.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it experiences a lot of foot traffic. With three meals a day and so many items to store, this space can quickly become disorganized. However, it’s important to keep your kitchen organized because this will streamline your daily routines.
From Tupperware, to pots and pans, to the pile of cleaning supplies under the sink, it is hard to know where to start. So let our recipe for decluttering your kitchen guide you.
Cabinets and Drawers
Without organized cabinets, it can be difficult to meal prep. Also, if your kitchen is crowded with unnecessary items, it’s tough to cook and clean.
Start by clearing out your cabinets. When you have everything out, decide what to keep, donate, sell, or toss. Discard anything overused, chipped, or expired. Overused items could include: an old non-stick pan, chipped glassware, or a scratched pot. This could also include expired snacks or spices that you no longer use. Do you have Tupperware containers that are missing a lid? Do you have a mug collection that has gotten out of control? Then it’s time to toss or donate these items.
Once you’ve narrowed down what is reentering your cabinets, create labels and sections based on frequency of use. Labels allow easier access and serve as a reminder when you’re running low on ingredients. This could also help your kids unload the dishwasher. Sections allow for better organization. Add risers to stack plates and use clear containers. When you use clear containers, it’s easier to find what you need.
Declutter Tip: Add removable, non-adhesive water-resistant liners to your cabinets to prevent water damage and to help make cleaning easier.
You can repeat these steps for your drawers and pantry. Add drawer organizers and you’ll have a well-organized miscellaneous drawer everyone is sure to envy. For your pantry, add a Lazy Susan so you can easily access your spices. Use clear containers to hold grab-and-go snacks and granola bars. This will make it easier to write your grocery list, as you can see what you have in your drawers and pantry.
Refrigerator
The refrigerator is one of the most forgotten areas of the kitchen, but it can also be home to some of the most harmful bacteria in your house. To better your health and the quality of your food, start by creating a schedule to regularly clear, clean, and organize your refrigerator.
Clear out any unused or expired food. Check for any expired products or spills you may not have noticed. Be sure to discard of these items properly, as some states require you to leave meat in the packaging to better prevent any spread of harmful bacteria. Check out your state’s rules for proper disposal of these items.
Clean your refrigerator, the drawers, the shelves, and any additional containers you may have for organization. If your refrigerator allows, adjust your shelving for optimal use of your space, making it convenient for your daily use. If possible, add liners to your drawers and shelves.
Declutter Tip: Be sure to use hot water, soap, and a new sponge when cleaning your refrigerator. Some disinfectant products can be toxic and should not be used around food.
Organize your items. The top of your refrigerator should be home to drinks, quick grab-and-go snacks, and any leftovers. Lower shelves should contain any ingredients slated for cooking. Your refrigerator door has less opportunity to remain cold, so this is a great place to store condiments. Any dairy or eggs should always be placed in the coldest area of your refrigerator, so try to place these products toward the back of the top shelf. For more organization tips, check out this link.
Don’t forget to take a picture of your newly organized kitchen and share with us here for a chance to win one of our weekly prizes and an entry for the Grand Prize!
Visit Here: www.invitationhomes.com/blog/clear-the-clutter-challenge-...
(c) Lee Live: Photographer www.leelivephotographer.com/
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As a Washington Real Estate Estate Agent, I always advise my clients to declutter their house before inviting buyers into the house. In no way, you can display your house in a clumsy way because this can affect the price value of your property. Organise every possible thing in the right place, if necessary. Color the doors, windows, gateways and also trim the trees, so that light can flow inside the house. For more details on listing your house, contact a dedicated Wenatchee Real Estate Agent. Follow this link to know more about Pamela Cooke: classifieds.ivarta.com/Seattle-Land-for-Sale-Wenatchee-WA...
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Day 9. FlyLady says: "Today we are going to learn how to declutter our homes a few minutes at a time with some fun tools. Making it fun will get the job done! Add a 5 minute room rescue to your Morning Routine."
There are some great tips! This one is my favorite: "Start at the entrance to the room: Then, work your way around the room clockwise. Do not skip a spot. Whatever happens to be next, just do it."
So, this pile was in my craft room (where we both have our own desks and laptops), the first thing on the left after the entrance. I had five minutes to fix it!
What do we have here? A huge bag, which has been there since we came home from Oulu a month ago. Time to finish unpacking it, don't you think? On the bag there was my hubby's camera bag and a pair of dirty socks (his). A piece of cardboard, I don't know where that had come from. Some pieces of paper. Done!
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the start of my simple year.
homework for A SIMPLE YEAR:
1. Declutter my car. Decluttering your automobile is one of the easiest steps on your journey—and yet, one of the most noticeable. It is a tight, confined space with a well-defined goal: Get from Point A to Point B. Take out everything not bolted down: extra CD’s, maps, napkins, kid’s toys, papers, receipts, pens, coins, mints, ketchup packets, trash. Wipe down the dashboard and console. Return only the things you absolutely need. And notice the clear difference the next time you drive it.
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About 25 years ago, the photographs were left to my parents in a Will by their next door neighbour of 30 years. At the time I said I'd look after them. Decluttering the attic I found the box with them all in. Many of them were taken in Norwich photography studios. I'm trying to date them as there's not much information on them. I guess they must be late 19C. They are not being added to the declutter pile. I'll carry on looking after them.
There are lots of other things I could be doing, like yard work. Instead I've chosen to make three cell phone holders and a couple of bench rollers.
It's amazing the number of tools needed and the amount of mess created even for the smallest of projects.
My last project of the day was to declutter the workshop a little bit by finally putting bases on the bench rollers I've had for years.
Both projects were completed, and no yard work was done. That's at least a partial result, right?
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Prospective color scheme:
Blue, yellow, soft pink and wood accents
To do:
*Declutter
*Set up sewing machine & crafting area
*Make new yellow curtains
*Make yellow pillows or make a cover the green one in yellow fabric.
*Bring plant back to life/repot (ha!)
*Hang mirror and art
*Buy a rug? [not sure since I will be crafting in this area and it can get messy}
*Bar stools
*Fabric on the short wall under the bar
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Watch Jamie showcase clever re-uses for common household items. You can organize your entire house for under $100 with Jamie's unique idea of shopping from home to reuse things you already own (many are in your recycling bin right now.)
This is all the clothes we cleaned out of our closets this weekend. Where did we store all this crap?
No big parties to ring in the new year here. We spent the preceding hour washing dishes and tidying the house. I worked on my list of resolutions (below) and we sat back and watched the fire works on TV. Happy New Year everyone... I'm going to bed.
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- Live with intention! Put your money where your mouth is.
- Take a photo of myself everyday this year
- Eat vegan always, even if it's not convenient
- Lose the baby weight... and then some more
- Grow spiritually
- Declutter! Simplify!
- Be a better mama. Be a better wife.
- Read, read, and read some more.
- Start doula training
- Renovate
- "Green" our home and life
- Craft more
- Handmade for birthdays and Christmas